I have seen this all over the web, so don’t know who to rightly credit. I found it here at The Right Report. I cannot begin to express my admiration for all the men and women who serve in the military. Seeing heroic soldiers like this one fills me with so many emotions, but if I had to pick just one it would be PRIDE.
Meet Marine 1st Sergeant Brad Kasal (in the middle). This photo was taken of 1stSgt. Kasal, whose older brother is a former 82nd Airborne paratrooper serving in Iraq, after the most recent major offensive in Fallujah. 1stSgt. Kasal sacrificed his own safety to save a room full of fellow Marines. Though it is hard to see from the photograph, 1stSgt. Kasal lost most of his lower right leg after taking several AK rounds.
During the encounter, 1stSgt. Kasal took rounds in the back, which were rendered virtually harmless due to his vest armor. However, he took one round through his buttocks, which passed through both cheeks, leaving four holes in him. And amazingly, he also took the brunt of a grenade blast after jumping on top of one of his younger Marine brothers to shield him from the fire.
1stSgt. Kasal killed the terrorist who did most of the damage to him and his men, and despite a massive loss of blood he never stopped fighting. Notice he is still holding his pistol.
1stSgt. Kasal, who has been recommended for a Medal of Honor for his heroism that day, is already the recipient of several Purple Hearts for previous battles throughout his career, and has turned down more so he could remain with his unit. While in the hospital, 1stSgt. Kasal has met President Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, and several other celebrities. He said that Bush came in by himself and had a very long, sincere, and friendly visit with him.
Where do they find young people like this? All over America.
Amazing! Thanks for posting this. I’m going to post it to my site and do a trackback to yours if you don’t mind. Everyone should see this!
Thanks again.
David
Rock on!
Humming Battle hymn of the republic……….
The photograph was take by Lucian Read. It was given to me to share with Brad. I’m staying with him and taking care of him.
All your comments are wonderful. I am fortunate in that I know the man personally.
Misty, please pass along to Brad our best wishes and gratitude for a job well done. He will be in the prayers of countless Americans as he continues his recovery.
Good bless 1st Sgt Kasal….the Marine on the right is my son in law…..
Susan,
When you see your son-in-law again, please give him a big huge hug for me and tell him I said “thank you.” I’ve been wondering who all helped Brad that day.
Thank you!
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