2nd living soldier to get Medal of Honor.

[kedie]

Army Ranger to be awarded Medal of Honor - News - Stripes

 

[Cwood]

Recognizing the threat that the enemy grenade posed to his fellow Rangers, Petry -- despite his own wounds and with complete disregard for his personal safety -- consciously and deliberately risked his life to move to and secure the live enemy grenade and consciously throw the grenade away from his fellow Rangers, according to battlefield reports.

As Petry released the grenade in the direction of the enemy, preventing the serious injury or death of Higgins and Robinson, it detonated and catastrophically amputated his right hand.

Makes me proud to be an American!

 

[MoparMan]

Thanks for the post!

 

[kedie]

2 tours in Iraq and 6 in Afghanistan. That dude is a bad ass.

 

[Cwood]

2 tours in Iraq and 6 in Afghanistan. That dude is a bad ass.

Without a doubt!

 

[E5RANGER375]

**** YEAH! HOOAH!

 

[abnk]

Outstanding!


As a side note, when did RIP change to RASP?

 

[Fenway]

 

[kedie]

Outstanding!


As a side note, when did RIP change to RASP?

According to Wiki, 2009. It's 8 weeks long also.

 

[KG1]

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry... Honor is Thy Name...Outstanding Indeed!

 

[xmas_asn]

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.
—Ranger Handbook SH 21-76

 

[ihateiraq]

i hope he got hooked up with some kind of bad ass bionic hand.

 

[RockofStrength]

i hope he got hooked up with some kind of bad ass bionic hand.

Or maybe one that had a little attachment to hold your rifle for you

 

[HandK]

God Bless him!! and all those that serve the USA!!

 

[Fordtough25]

There are still hero's out there!

 

[edsinger]

Folks, this is why we have the best PROFESSIONAL Army in the world. The selfless act this young man showed was one of many acts by many servicemen.

I salute ALL of them........

 

[E5RANGER375]

i hope he got hooked up with some kind of bad ass bionic hand.

the better to choke the enemy with


and he gave no interview to the press. I ****ing love it.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

 

[Mens Rea]

Amazing story; I read it this morning. Textbook patriot and hero.

Rangers lead the way, all the way.

 

[RockofStrength]

the better to choke the enemy with


and he gave no interview to the press. I ****ing love it.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

 

[Cemetery-man]

Great story. A true hero accompanied by many others.