I Am An American Soldier
June 3, 2009
My cousin, David, is being awarded the Silver Star this Saturday at Texas A&M. Please read the following to understand what David did while deployed in Afghanistan.
www.politicsdaily.com/2009/05/25/how-a-modest-hero-saved-his-band-of-brothers/
I am beyond proud to not only wear the same uniform as him but to also be a member of this amazing Army family. David is the true definition of the 7 Army values and what it means to be a Soldier. When my Aunt Neva called to to tell me about David's ceremony, my thoughts immediately went to the Soldier's Creed and one specific part:
"I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade."
Hooah.
SFC William Howell
Jun 4, 2009 6:32 AM