Don't be a fool and die for your country. Let the other sonofabitch die for his.
-- General George S. Patton
August 16, 2004
SPC Flannery's Invitation
Back in April when I was just a baby blogger I got a link from the BlogMama about a female hero. That's right a female. We don't normally here much about women in combat and it was such a good story I had to share it.
In short 26 year old Specialist Theresa Lynn Flannery was involved in a two-hour fire-fight near Najaf, Iraq. Not only did SPC Flannery put the smack down on Iraqi insurgents, but even after she broke her wrist during the fight she managed to save the lives of some of her fellow soldiers.
Pretty impressive for a former Miss Teen Madison County. That's a whole lot of fire for a 5'3" woman.
Now the point of this blog. Like all who are wounded in combat (not those like John Kerry who apparently self inflict) SPC Flannery has earned the Purple Heart.
With this news SPC Flannery has extended this invitation (in spirit of course):
Aug 20th 2004 11:30-12:00 350th hhc Award Recipient Spc Flannery (Purple Heart). Here is the time hope you can make it.
She will be sending more information after the ceremony. I hope to post pictures and the citation.
To read my original posts on SPC Flannery go here and here.
Congratulations SPC Flannery!
Theresa you've earned it!
SlagleRock Out!
You bet she earned it, she didn't run away, she didn't abandon her fellow soldiers, she hasn't been blabbing to the media about her wounds either. Kerry could learn vast lessons in proper behaviour from this lady. I wish her well and would attend the ceremony if I were there. Thanks for sharing this SlagleRock.
Posted by: Jack at August 16, 2004 12:43 PMWe at Sworn Enemy.org,extend a hardy "whoooop!!" or "ooraahh!",whichever she deems more appropriate.
Along with our heartfelt thanks,gratitude,and congrats.
Awesome woman. Gives us all a good name.
Specialist Flannery, you've earned it. I'd shake your hand if it were possible.
Posted by: Mamamontezz at August 16, 2004 11:29 PMVery nice comments you guys have here, congratulations and thanks to allowing my post...
Posted by: Phendimetrazine at April 15, 2005 01:08 PM