- The Muslim Brotherhood predicts its candidate will go through a run-off vote in Egypt's first democratic elections in 30 years (CNN): http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/25/world/meast/egypt-elections/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
- The self-admitted suspect in the Etan Patz disappearance case claimed he lured the boy with a promise to buy him soda (CBS News): http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57440659/man-arrested-in-etan-patz-disappearance/?tag=stack
- Obama held a Q & A session on Twitter yesterday (Yahoo!): http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/obama-holds-twitter-q-sort-231048750.html
- To all those heading out on this holiday weekend, be safe! And, as it is Memorial Day, we remember, honor, and are thankful to all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in the land off freedom and have our daily news and political discussions. Thank you!
Happy Memorial Day to everyone. I would like to take a minute to memorialize a few of our fallen heroes.
ReplyDeleteSgt. Mitchell Stout (US Army):
Sgt. Stout distinguished himself during an attack by a North Vietnamese Army Sapper company on his unit's firing position at Khe Gio Bridge. Sgt. Stout was in a bunker with members of a searchlight crew when the position came under heavy enemy mortar fire and ground attack. When the intensity of the mortar attack subsided, an enemy grenade was thrown into the bunker. Displaying great courage, Sgt. Stout ran to the grenade, picked it up, and started out of the bunker. As he reached the door, the grenade exploded. By holding the grenade close to his body and shielding its blast, he protected his fellow soldiers in the bunker from further injury or death. Sgt. Stout's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action, at the cost of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit and the U.S. Army.
Private First Class Harold Agerholm USMC:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 7 July 1944. When the enemy launched a fierce, determined counterattack against our positions and overran a neighboring artillery battalion, Pfc. Agerholm immediately volunteered to assist in the efforts to check the hostile attack and evacuate our wounded. Locating and appropriating an abandoned ambulance jeep, he repeatedly made extremely perilous trips under heavy rifle and mortar fire and single-handedly loaded and evacuated approximately 45 casualties, working tirelessly and with utter disregard for his own safety during a grueling period of more than 3 hours. Despite intense, persistent enemy fire, he ran out to aid 2 men whom he believed to be wounded marines but was himself mortally wounded by a Japanese sniper while carrying out his hazardous mission. Pfc. Agerholm's brilliant initiative, great personal valor and self-sacrificing efforts in the face of almost certain death reflect the highest credit upon himself and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Private First Class Bruce Carter USMC:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as grenadier with Company H in connection with combat operations against the enemy. Pfc. Carter's unit was maneuvering against the enemy during Operation Idaho Canyon and came under a heavy volume of fire from a numerically superior hostile force. The lead element soon became separated from the main body of the squad by a brush fire. Pfc. Carter and his fellow marines were pinned down by vicious crossfire when, with complete disregard for his safety, he stood in full view of the North Vietnamese Army soldiers to deliver a devastating volume of fire at their positions. The accuracy and aggressiveness of his attack caused several enemy casualties and forced the remainder of the soldiers to retreat from the immediate area. Shouting directions to the marines around him, Pfc. Carter then commenced leading them from the path of the rapidly approaching brush fire when he observed a hostile grenade land between him and his companions. Fully aware of the probable consequences of his action but determined to protect the men following him, he unhesitatingly threw himself over the grenade, absorbing the full effects of its detonation with his body. Pfc. Carter's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative, and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country .
Semper Fidelis.
Brought a tear to me eyes. God bless 'em!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning MN 4 Rick. You would have to be heartless to not tear up reading that. None of those three brave men saw their 21st birthday.
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