* Note to mods: The image belongs to Taylor Hargis, the wounded Ranger's wife.
Posted on 10/16/2013 9:38:06 PM PDT by Windflier
The salute that moved soldiers to tears: Seriously wounded Ranger who was thought to be unconscious defies injuries to raise his arm as he is presented with the Purple Heart
A seriously-wounded Army Ranger who was thought to be unconscious has shown an astonishing act of defiance by saluting his senior as he was presented with the Purple Heart in hospital.
John Hargis, from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been hailed an inspiration after his wife uploaded an image to Facebook showing him raising his arm to show respect for the higher-ranking officer.
The touching moment - which his commander called the single greatest event he has witnessed in his 10 years in the Army - came after Hargis underwent surgery in a military hospital in Afghanistan.
He had suffered serious leg injuries after a female suicide bomber detonated her explosives in Panjwai last week, killing four of Hargis' comrades. He was on his fourth tour of Afghanistan.
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“Rangers Lead The Way!”
* Note to mods: The image belongs to Taylor Hargis, the wounded Ranger's wife.
God Bless this man and his noble spirit. May his body heal fast, may his path be smooth, and may he always be surrounded by love.
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