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2007-08-21 Iraq

Spec. Allison K: "I guess I have done my duty"

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Posted by Brett 2007-08-21 14:47|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Here's the story of the Bible:

http://northshorejournal.org/index.php/2007/08/pfc-schweigart-saved-by-bible

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2007-08-21 16:45|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2007-08-21 16:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Speechless.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2007-08-21 16:50|| 2007-08-21 16:50|| Front Page Top

#3 The enemy gets men who want infinite orgies. We get men and women like Spec. Allison K. To all reading these words who are now serving, or who ever have served, thank you.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-08-21 17:06|| 2007-08-21 17:06|| Front Page Top

#4 *sniff* Must remember to NOT read these stories at work.

It invokes a strange mix of feelings in me: utter pride mixed with a sense of abject unworthiness.

And to think I was feeling stressed out over the past week's events at home.

Posted by xbalanke 2007-08-21 17:26|| 2007-08-21 17:26|| Front Page Top

#5 I know what you mean, x.

I was bitching because my power was out for 2 days and my computer & phone were zapped by the lightning during the storm.

I'll shut up now.....

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-08-21 18:17|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2007-08-21 18:17|| Front Page Top

#6 Allison K is an example of the best and the brightest we have. What a lady!

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-08-21 18:26|| 2007-08-21 18:26|| Front Page Top

#7 I am stuck in training. Listening to this and wondering when I will be eble to get over there.

(I already know, but I cannot tell you that).

Honestly, that young lady is courageous, but also sick.

The bomb that hit her vehicle (any one of them) has caused a mild brain injury and is preventing her from realizing the severity of what she is facing. Someone needs to make certain that she is treated for this condition or she may have irreversible damage (which might be the case anyway).

Just my $0.02.

Posted by Jame_Retief">Jame_Retief 2007-08-21 20:34|| 2007-08-21 20:34|| Front Page Top

#8 Scott Thomas Beauchamp will never write anything half as good in his entire journalistic career. He should just slit his wrists now out of respect for Spec. Allison K.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-08-21 20:46|| 2007-08-21 20:46|| Front Page Top

#9 Jame, you may well be right. Army's been raising profile/awareness of the mild head trauma issue for at least the last couple months stateside so if that's a consideration here we can hope it gets diagnosed and cared for quickly.

Posted by lotp 2007-08-21 20:55|| 2007-08-21 20:55|| Front Page Top

#10 God watch over this dear child because the world needs a LOT more Alison Ks. I thought I was a hard man but I am not in her league.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2007-08-21 21:25|| 2007-08-21 21:25|| Front Page Top

#11 Jame, keep us in the loop on your progress and if there's anything we can do here from the lowly 'burg.

And, that said, my hat's off to Spec. Allison K. Where do we find men (and women) like this? All over this fine nation, and yet, they carry on with life. Thank you to all who have, who are or who will serve!

Posted by BA 2007-08-21 21:27|| 2007-08-21 21:27|| Front Page Top

#12 I was stunned reading this!

The question "Where do we get such men?" (from the movie 'The Bridges at Toko-Ri') obviously needs to be expanded to "where do we get such AMERICANS?"

A brave American...may God bless and protect her

Posted by Justrand 2007-08-21 22:06|| 2007-08-21 22:06|| Front Page Top

#13 If the enemy were capable of thought--
the idea that we have an army full of soldiers like SPC Allison K. should chill them to the core.

"...and they shall know no fear." This is why the antiwar types hate us. Deep down inside, they know how worthless they are compared to soldiers like SPC Allison K.

Posted by N Guard 2007-08-21 22:56|| 2007-08-21 22:56|| Front Page Top

#14 Wowser. I'm awestruck.

With nothing to add, I guess I'll go open a stubborn jar or kill a spider in the bathtub or something.

Posted by SteveS 2007-08-21 23:36|| 2007-08-21 23:36|| Front Page Top

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