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Surrounded By Taliban, But He Took Them On
This is the face of a truly brave man. I’m sure many, when faced with the challenges he faced, would not have been able to act with the level of bravery and skill that Staff Sgt. Lincoln Dockery did. It all started on an ordinary day in eastern Afghanistan. Dockery’s platoon had been ordered to... »
54 Lives Saved By Marines’ Last Stand
Is this isn’t the ultimate in bravery, then I don’t know what is. I’m humbled by these two brave men. I hope that their families can take solace in their loss in knowing that their sons/brothers gave their all to protect others. RAMADI, IRAQ (April 29, 2008) – It was a typical quiet morning on... »
Body Injured, But Not His Spirit
Sadly, many of my posts have been about heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty. I’m happy to report that this post doesn’t have that sad ending in regards to our hero. His quick reflexes enabled him to save the team’s medic while taking a bullet himself in the leg.... »
Young Soldier Lost in Afghanistan
Follow this link to watch a news clip that aired on KKTV, a television station out of Colorado. The story is, sadly, about the death of a young soldier named Joshua Rimer who was killed in Afghanistan when an explosive detonated near his Humvee. He was only 24 years old, and a Purple Heart... »