U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant Brad Kasal is an American hero. His story is a remarkable tale of bravery, sacrifice and savagery that adds another page to the great book of American military lore.
During his three tours of duty in Iraq and Kuwait, Kasal has been wounded multiple times, including being shot seven times, peppered with grenade fragments on several occasions, and wounded by shrapnel during the Iraqi invasion in 2003 and again last August during the Marines’ deadly street fights against Iraqi insurgents in the Sunni
Triangle.
According to highly placed Marine Corps sources, Kasal and another Marine who was killed in action at Fallujah, may become the first Marine Corps recipients of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.
Kasal fought heroically and saved the life of one of his men. He was shot multiple times and received serious shrapnel wounds. Kasal is now in the US receiving treatment for injuries that may never fully heal. He is in constant pain.
Despite everything that has happened to him, Kasal still believes America’s mission is Iraq is both important and terribly misconstrued. He harbors special venom for the so-called “mainstream” media reporters who portray the war as a failure and American policy as a gross mistake. He says he has heard reporters say their job is to make President George W. Bush and his policies seem a failure.
“The insurgents are oppressing normal people,” Kasal said. “The press never reports the good things. When we open a school or fix a sewer, the things that make normal Iraqis happy, they never report it. There are plenty of Iraqis, thousands of them, who want to live normal lives. If we can help them it will be all right. The people just want peace and freedom.”
I encourage all of you to read the article. 1st Sgt Kasal's bravery and selfless service should be front page news. Thanks goes to Soldiers for the Truth for the info.
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Semper Fidelis is not just a catchy phrase; it's a way of life. God Bless the United States and its Marines.
Well said anonymous.
There is another US Marine who could possibly receive the MOH. He is from 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment. During the Battle for Falluja he jumped on an enemy hand grenade and save the lives of about four members of his squad.
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