An American Hero

ganeil · 04-02-2008, 08:12 PM

Every American should know this man's name.

The story is here.

Edit: Sorry, this should be in Off Topic. My bad.

MrRipfrog · 04-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganeil

Every American should know this man's name.

The story is here.

Edit: Sorry, this should be in Off Topic. My bad.

BB · 04-02-2008, 08:32 PM

Him Him...

theJanitor · 04-02-2008, 08:40 PM

It's because of soldiers like him that we can sit at our computers and debate over which wheels we like, which interior colors look the best, and other various meaningless subjects. All soldiers deserve our thanks and appreciation for what they do.

andyffer · 04-02-2008, 08:56 PM

a democrat would never do that

Gossamer · 04-02-2008, 09:01 PM

Not much makes me cry but knowing that he probably was more courageous than me does.

Gossamer · 04-02-2008, 09:03 PM

[QUOTE=andyffer;2415046]a democrat would never do that[/QUOTE

Not funny at all. There are times to be humorous and this isn't one of them.

siriusinvestor · 04-02-2008, 09:11 PM

The article shouts made for tv movie.

eekthecat · 04-02-2008, 09:15 PM

[QUOTE=Gossamer;2415077]

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Originally Posted by andyffer

a democrat would never do that[/QUOTE

Not funny at all. There are times to be humorous and this isn't one of them.

Exactly.

Why cheapen this man's sacrifice with a lame joke?

Digital.James · 04-02-2008, 09:16 PM

A true American hero. God bless. RIP. You will not be forgotten.

smellthebeans · 04-02-2008, 09:48 PM

AIRBORNE!

This was in the Stars and Stripes right after it happened. Good to see his actions will never be forgotten.

Notice in the picture he uses no fancy pants rail mounted optical system....iron sights never run out of batteries. A true operator who keeps it simple.

He is dearly missed

mike138 · 04-02-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital.James

A true American hero. God bless. RIP. You will not be forgotten.

+1

BMWI6 · 04-02-2008, 10:02 PM

A true hero, what a valiant and unselfish reaction he had. WOW

L~R~G nor cal · 04-02-2008, 10:04 PM

Thats why SEALS are the ish. RIP

Year's_End · 04-02-2008, 10:12 PM

I will readily admit that that man has more courage than I could possibly fathom. To jump on a live grenade to save the lives of others...there's so much to think about in so little time. It's one of the most selfless things I've heard in a long time. RIP. He deserves the Medal of Honor for good reason.

TurboFan · 04-02-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by theJanitor

It's because of soldiers like him that we can sit at our computers and debate over which wheels we like, which interior colors look the best, and other various meaningless subjects. All soldiers deserve our thanks and appreciation for what they do.

The story, and your comment, remind me of this quote:

"Son, we live in a world that has walls and those walls need to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You?"...

"You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use then as the backbone of a life trying to defend something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you," and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest that you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to."

Digital.James · 04-02-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

The story, and your comment, remind me of this quote:

"Son, we live in a world that has walls and those walls need to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You?"...

"You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use then as the backbone of a life trying to defend something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you," and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest that you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to."

Great quote. Here is one I like:

It is the soldier, not the reporter,
who has given us Freedom of Press.

It is the soldier, not the poet,
who has given us Freedom of Speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.

It is the soldier, who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag
that allows the protester to burn the flag.

Year's_End · 04-02-2008, 10:50 PM

Great quote.^

04-02-2008, 10:55 PM

RIP.

let's move this to the politics section ASAP...

theJanitor · 04-03-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital.James

Great quote. Here is one I like:

It is the soldier, not the reporter,
who has given us Freedom of Press.

It is the soldier, not the poet,
who has given us Freedom of Speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.

It is the soldier, who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag
that allows the protester to burn the flag.

^By Father Dennis O'Brien
Chaplain, United States Marine Corps

this is the truth. everyone should remember it.

nightkhan · 04-03-2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by andyffer

a democrat would never do that

^^
This is just stupid.

A hero indeed.

Perpetrator · 04-03-2008, 10:43 AM

RIP to a great soldier, and person over all. If a live grenade landed in front of me, I would have sh*t a brick and then cowered away...if I was able to move at all. I will honestly admit that I do not possess the courageousness to do what this man did. It's honorable people like this that allow me to stay safe at home and enjoy time with my daughters.

to this man, and all the soldiers out there.

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theJanitor New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0)	It's because of soldiers like him that we can sit at our computers and debate over which wheels we like, which interior colors look the best, and other various meaningless subjects. All soldiers deserve our thanks and appreciation for what they do.
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andyffer Banned 152 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	a democrat would never do that
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Gossamer Private First Class 8 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Middle of the road iTrader: (0)	Not much makes me cry but knowing that he probably was more courageous than me does.
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Gossamer Private First Class 8 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Middle of the road iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=andyffer;2415046]a democrat would never do that[/QUOTE Not funny at all. There are times to be humorous and this isn't one of them.
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siriusinvestor Captain 72 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 1989 Ugo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (2)	The article shouts made for tv movie.
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Digital.James Colonel 125 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	A true American hero. God bless. RIP. You will not be forgotten.
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smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 88 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	AIRBORNE! This was in the Stars and Stripes right after it happened. Good to see his actions will never be forgotten. Notice in the picture he uses no fancy pants rail mounted optical system....iron sights never run out of batteries. A true operator who keeps it simple. He is dearly missed __________________ Last edited by smellthebeans; 04-02-2008 at 10:18 PM..
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BMWI6 Major 100 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (2)	A true hero, what a valiant and unselfish reaction he had. WOW __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1234 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I will readily admit that that man has more courage than I could possibly fathom. To jump on a live grenade to save the lives of others...there's so much to think about in so little time. It's one of the most selfless things I've heard in a long time. RIP. He deserves the Medal of Honor for good reason. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1234 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Great quote.^ __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Perpetrator Lieutenant 20 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (4)	RIP to a great soldier, and person over all. If a live grenade landed in front of me, I would have sh*t a brick and then cowered away...if I was able to move at all. I will honestly admit that I do not possess the courageousness to do what this man did. It's honorable people like this that allow me to stay safe at home and enjoy time with my daughters. to this man, and all the soldiers out there.
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