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This is a true Warrior
Published on February 15, 2005 By ShadowWar In Current Events
Thought that you may want to take a look at a TRUE Hero... The Picture is a little bloody so don't look close if you have a weak stomach... STILL A HONEST TO GOD LIVING HERO

Marine 1st Sergeant Brad Kasal (in the middle). This photo is from the most recent major offensive in Fallujah. Sgt. Kasal sacrificed his own safety to save a room full of fellow Marines. He ended up taking several AK rounds in the leg. Most of his lower leg was blown away but you can't tell it from this picture. He took rounds in the back which his armor saved him from. He took one round through his butt which passed through both cheeks leaving 4 holes in him. And he also took the brunt of a grenade blast. He jumped on top of a younger Marine to cover him from the fire.
He 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 that he's still holding his pistol. He has been put in for the Medal of Honor for his actions on that day. He already has several Purple Hearts for previous battles throughout his career and he has turned some down so that he could stay with his unit. While in the hospital he 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.




In case you cant see the picture with the post here is the link: http://ips.sfcc.edu/ips/CEW/831924510-bradkasal%20(2).jpg
Comments
on Feb 15, 2005
Thanks for bringing this Hero to light ShadowWar!

Two quotes from Gen. Patton come to mind with article, and this brave 1st SGT.

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." That he followed well. However, 1st SGT Kasal should have heeded Patton's advice to Col. Ratay....

"Don't get yourself shot in the ass." ;~D

My respect, admiration, prayers and well-wishes go to 1st SGT Kasal, his unit (who are lucky to have such an NCO leading them) and his family.
on Feb 15, 2005
Woow, i'm impressed. A real american hero indeed.

A medal seems not good enough though...