Cpl. Jason Dunham is my Hero
The first Marine to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, in 2004 Cpl. Jason Dunham threw himself on a grenade in Iraq and sacrificed his life to protect his brother Marines.
I did not know Jason but I know what he represented, the type of character he had, and the pride he had in being American and a Marine. Semper Fi Jason. R.I.P.
Cpl. Jason Dunham is my hero.
He will NEVER be forgotten.
~Wally
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Story by Pfc. Michael Gams
Date: 07.15.2009
Posted: 07.15.2009 02:42
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"Cpl. Dunham was the quintessential Marine," Gibson said. "He was the square-jawed, muscular all-American man you envision when someone says Marine. He had the character to back up his looks, too. There wasn't a mean bone in his body."
He earned respect from his men by example, not by intimidation, Gibson said of his leadership style.
"Cpl. Dunham was the kind of guy you would want your daughter to bring home," he added.
During the patrol, their battalion commander's convoy was ambushed nearby. Dunham led his Marines south of the ambushed convoy when vehicles began to flee the scene. As the Marines prepared to stop the vehicles, an Iraqi clad in black jumped from a white sport utility vehicle and attempted to choke Dunham. During the scuffle that ensued, the Iraqi dropped a hand grenade.
Cpl. Dunham didn't falter.
In his last conscious act he threw his Kevlar helmet - then himself - on the grenade, absorbing the blast and saving the lives of his fellow Marines who were nearby.
When the smoke cleared, Dunham lay unconscious on the hard dirt road. His Kevlar ripped into two major pieces and countless shreds by the explosion.
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Read the entire story:
http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=36421
May Almighty God Bless this Marine and comfort the family who loves him so!
~AM
May Chesty Puller be waiting in Heaven with his Medal in Hand! .. Semper Fi
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