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| Cowardly Iraqi Terrorist kills Massachusetts Marine |
| 2007-05-02 |
| My Prayers go out to this soldier, his mates in Iraq and his family. Semper Fidelis! Kin: Fallen Easton Marine ‘selfless’ The proud mother of a Bay State Marine killed in Iraq by a cowardly insurgent said her 28-year-old son was courageous to the very end as he attempted to defuse a roadside bomb. “My son is a hero. He fought for the Iraqi people,” said Mary Ellen Callahan yesterday outside her Hanson home. Marine Staff Sgt. William J. Callahan of Easton was killed Friday while attempting to disarm a roadside bomb when a nearby terrorist detonated it, said his uncle, Jeffrey Sullivan of Marshfield. “He was just above and beyond. He was selfless,” Sullivan said. Callahan, a 1997 graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High, became a new father two weeks ago when his wife, Amy, gave birth to their son, Daniel Allen. His grieving widow said yesterday in a statement: “We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support that our family has received during this difficult time. Bill was a hero to all of us and I feel fortunate and blessed to have spent the last 10 years of my life with him.” The couple’s son is named after two members of Callahan’s unit who died during maneuvers on Nov. 1, 2005, Sullivan said. At that time, Callahan was serving on his first tour with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, and he received a letter of commendation from his commanding officer for his heroic efforts during that night. Callahan is credited with saving the lives of many by putting himself in harm’s way to ensure the safety of his unit. Callahan was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq, and was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, out of Camp Lejeune, N.C. Callahan worked as an explosive ordnance demolition expert. Sullivan said his nephew would go out of his way to help anyone in need, once delaying a trip home to deliver a truck filled with toys to a family who lost their house in a fire. |
| Posted by:Slegum Hupotch2127 |
| #7 Goat Grooming? Likely this troll has never worked a real job. Sort of like the liberal elitists he echoes. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2007-05-02 12:55 |
| #6 Hey, I just saw Justice in the sinktrap. Whaddya gotta pull on your SATs to get into Achmed's Goat Grooming Institute? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2007-05-02 12:44 |
| #5 xbalanka, I didn't think to check earlier. There is a story posted on the Globe; will miracles never cease. Kudos to John R. Ellement Link: Slain Marine mourned as hero In part: Callahan joined the Marines in June 2002 and graduated from technician's training in July 2005. He volunteered for Iraq and arrived there in September 2005. Callahan was named the Marine Explosive Ord nance Disposal Technician for 2006 for what happened to him and others with him on Nov. 1, 2005. According to the citation from the Marine Corps Engineers Association, a fraternal organization, Callahan used a robot to disarm an IED and had exited his vehicle to remove the bomb parts when a bomb placed underneath his vehicle exploded, wounding several men in his unit. At least two men eventually died, according to the association's account. With insurgents pouring small arms fire into the Marines, Callahan rushed to help the wounded. After making sure they were safely evacuated, Callahan ignored small arms fire and returned by himself to the original IED site and completed his investigation, the citation said. "These actions demonstrate an uncommon resolve to persevere in the face of grave danger," the citation said. |
| Posted by: Delphi2005 2007-05-02 12:40 |
| #4 Meters running troll, don't dawdle. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-05-02 12:38 |
| #3 Semper Fi, indeed. Proof that the spirit of the Minutemen is not completely lost in Massachusetts. Something tells me the Boston Glob won't pick up this story. |
| Posted by: xbalanke 2007-05-02 11:55 |
| #2 The sad part is, Harry and Nancy probably really do believe that, even tho I doubt even they have the incredible insensitivity to say so. If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scene They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines [Wipes tear] |
| Posted by: Bobby 2007-05-02 11:28 |
| #1 Had you listened to us, his life would've been spared. |
| Posted by: Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid 2007-05-02 11:19 |