How it happened….
On April 22, 2008 Haerter and Yale were standing guard at a compound housing marines, Iraqi police, and civilians in Ramadi, Iraq when a large truck accelerated towards the compound. When the truck failed to stop, Jordan and Yale opened fire, slowing the vehicle until the 2,000lb blast rigged inside it exploded and claimed their lives. In view of their valiant efforts, the truck bomber did not make it to the post they were protecting — saving the lives of the 33 Marines, 21 Iraqi police, and numerous civilians inside the compound.”
they died defending others so they may live.
This is what hero means. "the sacrifice" so rare in our time.
the bible [ a mere book ] had it right in so many wrongs.
to those brave souls i salute. we the living have a debt of honor
prill