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| Marine Cpl Jason Dunham, MoH | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 11 2007, 10:02 AM (160 Views) | |
| Toothless Dawg | Jan 11 2007, 10:02 AM Post #1 |
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Medal of Honor President Bush today awarded the Medal of Honor to the family of this young marine. America's Best, Semper Fi and God Bless |
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| GRITS | Jan 11 2007, 10:41 AM Post #2 |
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Dunham was the real deal Dawg. In a few seconds he decided the safety of his friends was more important than all he had in this life. Gunny Peter had the gates open and all the saints as sideboys when he was piped aboard Marine Barracks Heaven. Death and hell had no power over Lcpl Dunham, MoH. A lesson for us all. Death be not Proud. |
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| Culture Warrior | Jan 11 2007, 03:27 PM Post #3 |
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Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham Jason's Memorial Jason is a HUGE hero to this country - but apparently the the New York Times did not think much of him - Jason was from New York State.
Nor did our famous Dims......
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| bsb006 | Jan 11 2007, 03:31 PM Post #4 |
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God Bless this soldier and his family. A well deserved honor. |
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| GRITS | Jan 11 2007, 03:45 PM Post #5 |
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He now sits with Chesty Puller, Manila John Basilone, Dan Daly, Pappy Boyington, and Ira Hayes - at the Right Hand of God in Eternal Glory. Jason Dunham, NEW YORK'S FINEST AND BRAVEST. He was a better man than I am, meant for a Better Place. God comfort those who loved him.
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| Culture Warrior | Jan 11 2007, 09:35 PM Post #6 |
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Quantico, VA (Nov. 10, 2006)
Yep, GRITS !
And a few our local young Marines Jesse - Ryan and his fellow fallen in ECHO Company - 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines - and Luke SEMPER FI! |
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| bsb006 | Jan 11 2007, 10:45 PM Post #7 |
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Bush Presents Medal of Honor to Fallen Marine By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2007 - President Bush today presented the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest decoration, to the family of Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham, who died shielding his fellow Marines from a grenade blast in Iraq in April 2004. "With this medal, we pay tribute to the courage and leadership of a man who represents the best of young Americans," Bush said before presenting the medal to Dunham's family at the White House. Dunham, who grew up in Scio, N.Y., was the leader of a rifle squad with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, in Iraq. Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in Karabilah on April 14, 2004, when a nearby convoy returning to base was ambushed. When Dunham's squad approached to assist the convoy, an Iraqi insurgent jumped out of a vehicle and grabbed Dunham by the throat. As Dunham wrestled the insurgent to the ground, he noticed that the enemy fighter had a grenade in his hand. Dunham ordered his Marines to move back, and when the enemy dropped the live grenade, Dunham took off his Kevlar helmet, covered the grenade with it, and threw himself on top to smother the blast. Dunham initially survived his wounds, but died eight days later at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., with his mother and father at his bedside. "By his selflessness, Corporal Dunham saved the lives of two of his men and showed the world what it means to be a Marine," Bush said. Dunham is the second servicemember in the war on terror and the first Marine since the Vietnam War to receive the Medal of Honor. His mother, father, sister and two brothers were at the ceremony today, which was attended by Cabinet members, Defense Department and Marine Corps leaders, members of Congress, past Medal of Honor recipients, and members of Dunham's unit. Bush spoke about Dunham's upbringing in upstate New York. Dunham was a star athlete who was popular and a natural leader. His father, a dairy farm worker, and his mother, a school teacher, were devoted parents. "He grew up with the riches far more important than money," Bush said. Dunham joined the Marine Corps on July 31, 2000. It was in the Marines that he learned honor, courage, commitment and leadership qualities, Bush said. "As the leader of a rifle squad in Iraq, Corporal Dunham led by the values he had been taught," he said. "He was the guy everybody looked up to; he was a Marine's Marine who led by example." Bush noted that Dunham's mother called the Marine Corps her son's second family. Now that family is embracing her and the rest of the Dunham family as they deal with their loss, Bush said. Since World War II, more than half of those who have earned the Medal of Honor have lost their lives in the action that earned it, Bush said. "Corporal Jason Dunham belongs to this select group," he said. "On a dusty road in western Iraq, Corporal Dunham gave his own life so that the men under his command might live. This morning, it's my privilege to recognize Corporal Dunham's devotion to the Corps and the country and to present his family with the Medal of Honor." Related Sites: Heroes in the War on Terror -- Cpl. Jason Dunham http://www.defenselink.mil/home/dodupdate/heroes/index.html |
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| Sibs | Jan 12 2007, 07:46 AM Post #8 |
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Saw the video clip on the news this morning. Also saw my President with tears rolling down his cheeks. |
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| bsb006 | Jan 12 2007, 01:23 PM Post #9 |
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I love that man. He knows greatness when he sees it. God bless the family of Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham and President George W Bush. |
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| bsb006 | Jan 12 2007, 04:03 PM Post #10 |
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| GRITS | Jan 12 2007, 04:42 PM Post #11 |
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Nights are long since you went away I think about you all through the day My Buddy, no buddy quite so true - Miss your voice, the touch of your hand Just long to know that you'll understand My Buddy, your Buddy misses you |
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| Sibs | Jan 13 2007, 02:27 PM Post #12 |
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bsb, you said it. Grits, that's beautiful. |
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| GRITS | Jan 13 2007, 02:39 PM Post #13 |
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Especially when Mel Torme sings it Sibs. I think of you Buddy - every day - I will not forget you My Buddy. I will not forget. Till we meet again. |
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