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Wounded Marine in iconic Fallujah photo awarded Navy Cross
Marine Corps News ^ | Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Floto

Posted on 05/05/2006 4:01:18 PM PDT by SandRat

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To: SittinYonder; yall
You'll note he still has his .45, and that he's carrying it with his finger on the trigger guard, just like they taught him...
21 posted on 05/05/2006 4:25:52 PM PDT by null and void (Hillary!™ would have been a big astronaut. Say that slowly)
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To: para-dea

I'll fax them.


22 posted on 05/05/2006 4:28:50 PM PDT by doug from upland (Stopping Hillary should be a FreeRepublic Manhattan Project)
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To: null and void

Actually a 9mm Beretta.


23 posted on 05/05/2006 4:30:08 PM PDT by cll (Carthage must be destroyed)
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To: null and void

Remarkable. Such determination and discipline. And if a bad guy had popped up in front of him, you can bet he would have raised his weapon and fired. With seven bullet wounds and having absorbed the effect of a grenade with his body. Incredible!


24 posted on 05/05/2006 4:31:01 PM PDT by bondjamesbond (RICE 2008)
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To: SandRat
Upon entry of the house, Kasal found himself face-to-face with an insurgent who he neutralized at extreme close range.

This article is full of happy endings!

25 posted on 05/05/2006 4:32:29 PM PDT by TravisBickle (Are you talkin' to me?)
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To: SandRat

Our military - absolutely the BEST Americans. God Bless them and keep them safe!


26 posted on 05/05/2006 4:34:34 PM PDT by maxwellp
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To: SandRat

Our military - absolutely the BEST Americans. God Bless them and keep them safe! (As a woman, may I comment on how good looking this Marine is - far more appealing than the sissy-looking things passing for actors these days).


27 posted on 05/05/2006 4:36:56 PM PDT by maxwellp
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To: cll

Dang. You're right!


29 posted on 05/05/2006 4:38:03 PM PDT by null and void (Hillary!™ would have been a big astronaut. Say that slowly)
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To: bondjamesbond

Where do we get such men?

I used to be proud to be an American. Now I am deeply humbled that I may associate myself with such men (and women) by mere accident of birth.


30 posted on 05/05/2006 4:40:24 PM PDT by null and void (Hillary!™ would have been a big astronaut. Say that slowly)
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To: null and void

I still prefer the ol' Colt .45 but now the Beretta is the standard issue side arm.


31 posted on 05/05/2006 4:40:50 PM PDT by cll (Carthage must be destroyed)
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To: cll

Yeah, when you care enough to send the very best down range...


32 posted on 05/05/2006 4:41:49 PM PDT by null and void (Hillary!™ would have been a big astronaut. Say that slowly)
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To: cll
I love the pistol in his hand. As if to say, "C'mon and just try get me, pal!!"

Now THAT's a warrior!!!

33 posted on 05/05/2006 4:43:08 PM PDT by llevrok (sui generis)
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To: SandRat
There's good video coverage at this link:

KCCI 8 - Des Moines

34 posted on 05/05/2006 4:43:49 PM PDT by concentric circles
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To: Brad's Gramma

a regular rambo


35 posted on 05/05/2006 4:47:43 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: SandRat

This is Medal of Honor worthy.


36 posted on 05/05/2006 4:52:18 PM PDT by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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To: RobbyS

I agree. Over time, some of the Crosses get upgraded to MoH. This would be an ideal candidate. And a live one to boot.


38 posted on 05/05/2006 4:55:01 PM PDT by cll (Carthage must be destroyed)
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To: cll; RobbyS

The way I've heard it, Marines who earn a MOH, but aren't KIA, get a Navy Cross. :-P


39 posted on 05/05/2006 4:57:20 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: DuncanWaring

That sounds like 'em.

I'm an old Soldier but always had great respect for them Jar Heads.


40 posted on 05/05/2006 5:05:39 PM PDT by cll (Carthage must be destroyed)
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