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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.

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  • SFC William Howell

    Jun 4, 2009 6:32 AM

    Just wanted to say it is great to see deserving Soldiers earn and award like this. Obviously he is a great Soldier and American and I am very proud of him. He is testament to the strength of our Army and our country.


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  • MAJ Mary Constantino

    Jun 4, 2009 8:00 AM

    I'm proud to serve with Soldiers liek your cousin and yourself!


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  • steve heath

    Jun 4, 2009 3:01 PM

    thank you there are no words on this earth to say what needs to be said

    1Co 15:48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

    49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

    50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

    51 ΒΆ Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

    52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

    53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

    54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

    55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

    56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

    57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. love your friend and fellow soldier us army Ada light air defense 1980/84


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  • Carol Priddy

    Jun 4, 2009 8:39 PM

    Thank You!!!! God Bless You!!!!


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  • johnny b. love

    Jun 10, 2009 6:52 PM

    your hot looking, kayley! hooyaahh!!


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  • Tyson Sullins US Army Ret.

    Jul 19, 2011 12:50 AM

    I am a veteran. I proudly served the United States of America as a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Guardian of the Coast. I will always honor my fellow service members as they honor me. I will never accept or take credit for awards or accomplishments I did not earn. If called upon by my country I will return without question to any capacity that I can. I will assist my fellow veterans if I am able. I will never speak ill of my branch of service or other services of the United States Military. As a veteran I will always salute or stand for the National Anthem and to honor the flag of the United States of America if I can. As a representative of the military service I will never embarrass my branch and I will obey the laws and rules of the United States of America. I will never forget my fallen comrades because I am a veteran.


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