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This is my idea of an American soldier. March 30, 2012 12:37 am bowser

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10925357-us-soldier-dies-saving-afghan-girl

A tragic ending, this fellow truly deserved to live, and the US needs more like him.  Frankly, I’d nominate him for the Congressional Medal, if it were me.  I don’t know if that would count as being in action against an enemy, but just being over there seems to come close.

 

  • Soldiers like that are the rule, not the exception. Good men and women. by TB 2012-03-30 10:35:01

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