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October 28th, 2009, 11:27 am
Six blast survivors honored
Posted On: Wednesday, Oct. 28 2009 04:12 AM
By Hailey Persinger
Killeen Daily Herald
FORT HOOD – Six soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division have shared in their deployment to Iraq, the roadside blast that wounded each of them and on Tuesday, a ceremony that honored them as Purple Heart recipients.
The six stood before members from their unit, their friends and their families to receive the medal reserved for those wounded in battle.
While serving on June 25 in Baghdad, Capt. Gregg Caravella, Sgt. 1st Class James Rundberg, Staff Sgt. Brent Mathis, Cpl. Tyrell Manakaja, Spc. Kevin Garcia and Spc. Johnny Nguyen sustained wounds from two attacks that occurred within minutes of each other.
Canadian Brig. Gen. Peter Atkinson, deputy commanding general of III Corps, said the awarding of the Purple Heart symbolized something far more than wounds – it symbolizes a spirit of sacrifice and devotion.
http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=36682
The Mighty First Team honors those who have done so much in the name of freedom.
Posted On: Wednesday, Oct. 28 2009 04:12 AM
By Hailey Persinger
Killeen Daily Herald
FORT HOOD – Six soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division have shared in their deployment to Iraq, the roadside blast that wounded each of them and on Tuesday, a ceremony that honored them as Purple Heart recipients.
The six stood before members from their unit, their friends and their families to receive the medal reserved for those wounded in battle.
While serving on June 25 in Baghdad, Capt. Gregg Caravella, Sgt. 1st Class James Rundberg, Staff Sgt. Brent Mathis, Cpl. Tyrell Manakaja, Spc. Kevin Garcia and Spc. Johnny Nguyen sustained wounds from two attacks that occurred within minutes of each other.
Canadian Brig. Gen. Peter Atkinson, deputy commanding general of III Corps, said the awarding of the Purple Heart symbolized something far more than wounds – it symbolizes a spirit of sacrifice and devotion.
http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=36682
The Mighty First Team honors those who have done so much in the name of freedom.