Wednesday Hero

SP4 Donald Ward Evans, Jr. 23 years old from Covina, California Company A, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division January 27, 1967  The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Donald Ward Evans, Jr. (ASN: 56413728), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Tri Tam, Republic of Vietnam, on 27 January 1967. Specialist Fourth Class Evans left his position of relative safety with his platoon which had not yet been committed to the battle to answer the calls for medical aid from the wounded men of another platoon which was heavily engaged with the enemy force. Dashing across 100 meters of open area through a withering hail of enemy fire and exploding grenades, he administered lifesaving treatment to one individual and continued to expose himself to the deadly enemy fire as he moved to treat each of the other wounded men and to offer them encouragement. Realizing that the wounds of one man required immediate attention, Specialist Fourth Class Evans dragged the injured soldier back across the dangerous fire-swept area, to a secure position from which he could be further evacuated. Miraculously escaping the enemy fusillade, Specialist Fourth Class Evans returned to the forward location. As he continued the treatment of the wounded, he was struck by fragments from an enemy grenade. Despite his serious and painful injury he succeeded in evacuating another wounded comrade, rejoined his platoon as it was committed to battle and was soon treating other wounded soldiers. As he evacuated another wounded man across the fire covered field, he was severely wounded. Continuing to refuse medical attention and ignoring advice to remain behind, he managed with his waning strength to move yet another wounded comrade across the dangerous open area to safety. Disregarding his painful wounds and seriously weakened from profuse bleeding, he continued his lifesaving medical aid and was killed while treating another wounded comrade. Specialist Fourth Class Evan's extraordinary valor, dedication and indomitable spirit saved the lives of several of his fellow soldiers, served as an inspiration to the men of his company, were instrumental in the success of their mission, and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.   These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Wednesday Hero

Pfc. Joshua Ummel Pfc. Joshua Ummel, Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon member, spins his M1 Garand rifle in the inspection line as part of the SDP's performance during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 5 Photo Courtesy U.S. Marines

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Gary Sinise  Everyone knows Gary Sinise, the actor. But Wednesday Hero is profiling Gary Sinise, the patriot. Since 2004, Sinise has been playing for our troops around the world with the Lt. Dan Band as well as for charities and benefits. In 2004 he, along with author Laura Hillenbrand, founded Operation Iraqi Children, now known as Operation International Children, to get school supplies to children children in Iraq. The program has since expanded to help children around the world. He serves as the national spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial raising awareness for the memorial and other veterans' services. And in 2010 Sinise started the Gary Sinise Foundation to honor defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need  These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Kathi
Netherlands American Military Cemetery and Memorial  This week, Wednesday Hero isn't honoring a person or even an organization. It's honoring an entire town. A small town in Holland to be exact. In September 1944 this area of Holland was devastated by retreating Nazis. So much so that when American troops arrived and asked if they could use some of their land to bury their dead they were given 50 football fields worth. In 1960 the Netherlands American Military Cemetery and Memorial was dedicated. The townspeople have even went so far as to adopt each grave and in doing so their family has become responsible for taking care of it. You Can Read More Here

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Surfing the Web..

Been saving links from blog posts and stories to pass on since May, and yikes! suddenly it's June..so here, for you, are some links I'm hopeful you'll find interesting..

Toby Nunn has a nice blog post about a fishing trip with Wounded Warriors  here

Off the Base posted early in May A 'Former' Wounded Warrior and Silver Star Banner Day

I've been around the 'milblogging' world as a reader since back in '05..I think we 'old-timers',lol, tend to forget that folks who are just starting to read milblogs missed those early bloggers who blazed a path. One of them was Colby Buzzell  and The Sandbox reposted his essay
 My Father's War Pictures, and Mine


  This Ain't Hell,but you can see it from here is another milblog I follow, and one of their bloggers recently finished an embed in Afghanistan , here's his post  My Cover Story

I believe it was at CJ Chivers  The Gun (another blog worth following)  that I came across the news that Bowe Bergdahl's parents had set up a website  Bring Bowe Home   I cannot imagine what his parents must be going through, our thoughts and prayers continue for them and their son.


Letters of Note is a fascinating website and they recently featured a letter written by 19 year old Ernest Hemingway, after he was injured serving as an ambulance driver in World War One
The real heroes are the parents


A belated Welcome Home! to The Camouflage Keyboard

A blogger posts a link to a collection of British WW II newsreel clips Here


and lastly, Loving a Soldier posts Memorial Day for a Soldier's Son

That's the surf!


(and as always, this post is cross-posted over at Hooah Wife & Friends , a group milblog )