You have to read this, www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/26/60minutes/main4635035.shtml.
Words can't describe what this soldier did.
And when asked about it, the answer was, "I was only doing my job".
That is something that I find amazing. These young soldiers are encountering hell in Iraq and Afghanistan.
They continually operate under the most stressful of conditions.
Being shot at, stuff blowing up all around them. Wounded comrades and friends screaming in pain and dieing. They perform heroic acts. They put their own well being on the back burner and selflessly head into the fray to help.
And when presented with awards, they are embarrassed.
Usually saying "I was only doing my job".
Thank you now Spc Monica Brown.
You are a role model.
If I had a daughter I would want her to be just like you.
Thanksgiving has come and gone.
And so has our soldier.
It is always great to have them come home, and sad to have to say goodbye.
That's the life of a soldiers parent.
We just accept it.
Knowing that he will be home again in three weeks makes it a little easier.
Knowing that we should have one more goodbye, then the next welcome home will hopefully be for good will make the next one easier.
But never the less sad.
Each one gets a little less emotional.
I hope I live long enough to see world peace.
But doubt that it will happen.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was never again the need to present an award for valour?
If there was never a reason for another soldier to say,
"I was just doing my job".
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so glad you had him home!!
ReplyDeletewonderful article!!
and yes, they join because it's who they are and when called upon they fight cuz it's their job.
soldiers amaze me. that's why I respect and support them so.
I saw that on tv, I think. Impressive. Lost art. A lot of people would rather complain, than just knocking the thing out.
ReplyDeletePeace!
Great story, and I'm sure there are hundreds and hundreds of servicemen and women who have similar stories. Good for Spec. Brown!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Dad.
ReplyDeleteI, like you wish for Peace but until then, give me more Sgt, Marks and Matts and Jacobs and Monicas. I sleep much better knowing these young warriors are always on watch.
Pops
Dad,
ReplyDeleteI saw the story on 60 minutes. I had the same reaction that you did.
We called Mark and told him that the 82nd was on TV. He called back and said everyone at Ft. Bragg was mad at her. By everyone, I think he meant the soldiers on the line.
The silver star is the most coveted - and sometimes very political - award.
The line soldiers believe she received it because she was a woman.
They believe that she did was what all soldiers are expected to do.
I don't share that view at all. And the two soldiers that she protected should thank their lucky stars that she was on the mission with them.
PS - the Special Forces Group is holding its award ceremony today at Ft. Bragg. Not a silver star among them.
Dad,
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was PR.
And after watching the 60 minutes segment, I still thought PR.
But if the Army got some pr out of a worthy situation, i can live with it.
I can see why some would be envious.
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