Anniversary of Dunham MOH action...

[Andy in NH]

(Jason Dunham - Wikipedia)

Jason Lee Dunham (November 10, 1981 – April 22, 2004) was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines during the Iraq War. While on a patrol in Husaybah, his unit was attacked and he deliberately covered an enemy grenade to save nearby Marines. When it exploded Dunham was gravely injured and died eight days later.

Semper Fidelis.

 

[M60]

Balls of steel and a credit to the Corps. Rest in peace sir. Semper Fi.

 

[dustoff22]

Balls of steel and a credit to the Corps. Rest in peace sir. Semper Fi.

Couldn't have said it better. Rest in peace Jason Lee Dunham, you're one brave sumbitch!

 

[crazymjb]

Worth a listen:

203: One Man Can Make a Difference. USMC Corporal Jason Dunham and The Ultimate Sacrifice – Jocko Podcast

jockopodcast.com

 

[Andy in NH]

Worth a listen:

203: One Man Can Make a Difference. USMC Corporal Jason Dunham and The Ultimate Sacrifice – Jocko Podcast

jockopodcast.com

Agreed.
My eyes were sweating during that one.

 

[Andy in NH]

Dunham...

Tillman...

Yale...

Haerter...

Today is the anniversary of all their deaths.

And lest we forget the lesser known names and the undocumented heroism of the fallen.

Semper Fidelis!