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10 men who inspired us in 2009
2009 saw America’s North Shore Journal cover the stories of many American warriors, and many who were recognized for their heroism in action. One Medal of Honor was awarded, posthumously, to an Army noncom. The Commandant of the Marine Corps also hinted that a living Marine would receive the Medal but it did not happen. There were other heroes, firefighters and police officers and EMTs who gave their lives in the line of duty. There … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Iraq, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
1st Lt. Colin P. Boynton – Bronze Star with V
Instead of Christmas carols last Christmas Eve, 1st Lt. Colin P. Boynton heard the crack of bullets. Boynton and two other Marines, part of an embedded training team, were with 30 Afghan troops returning from Mirdesh in Nurestan province, Afghanistan, to their command post after meeting with Mirdesh elders, when the shots rang out. The area had not been patrolled for 10 months prior and was known to be dangerous since it provided a safe haven for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
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