Tominator Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Ohio Marines Hit Remember the guy I mentioned in yesterday's thread? This story is about his unit. I heard on the news this morning 6 Marines were killed from this unit. No word on Jamie yet. Pray he made it out OK folks, he's a great kid, as are all those men and women over there, but I know Jamie personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home Alot of those are the 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment Marines that you are seeing in the Casualty Thread. They fall under the 25th Marine Regiment that I am at. Their Battalion is actually out of Brookpark, Ohio. I am not sure where all the companies are scattered though. I can't release them until they are released by the DOD...usually a couple days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home I grew up in Parma, right next to Brookpark, prayers out to you Chris, and for all the men and women over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckMaster058 Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home Our thoughts and prayers are with him keep us posted on what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tominator Posted May 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home My buddy just came down and said Jamie was unmistakably seen on a news clip on CNN this morning, so we're thinking he's OK. Keep praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home great news, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home My thoughts and prayers go out to all the marines and troops. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home In the first line of that article, its says, "Allahu Akbar". This means God is great in Arabic. That is what they said as they drove the planes into the towers, suicide bombings etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home Thoughts and prayers sent out to all the troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home Pray for our troops and their families every night. Keep us posted on Jamie, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* Jamie is fine, very tired, but fine. I guess they brought some sort of satellite phone out to Lima company and they let all the Marines call home. I guess Jamie called my buddy's daughter and relayed that he was fine, but all he wanted to talk about was his buddy Beau. (Beau got medavaced to Maryland, but looks like he'll be OK). Turns out, Jamie was one of the guys that went into the building to pull the Marine out of there, and he was the one who dragged Beau to safety. I don't know too much about medal write ups, and not that it would matter to Jamie at all (just the kind of guy he is), but I'd bet he gets at least a Bronze Star for his actions. He's one heck of a hero in my book, and I'm proud to say I know him. Thanks for the prayers folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* Sorry, I did not see this before. Glad that your friend is OK. I hope when they write this up they put it in for a "V" for Valor. Sounds like he erned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* [ QUOTE ] I don't know too much about medal write ups, and not that it would matter to Jamie at all (just the kind of guy he is), but I'd bet he gets at least a Bronze Star for his actions. He's one heck of a hero in my book, and I'm proud to say I know him. Thanks for the prayers folks. [/ QUOTE ] Depends on the situation but I would say there is a chance and with a situation like this, he would warrant the Combat "V". These are the guidelines for the Bronze Star: a. Authorization. E. O. 11046, 24 August 1962. b. Eligibility requirements 1. Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself after 6 December 1941, by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in arial flight. (a) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; (b) while engaged in military operation involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or © while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed forces in which the United States is not a belligerent party. (2) To justify this decoration, accomplishment or performance of duty above that normally expected, and sufficient to distinguish the individual among those performing comparable duties is required, although less than the requirements for the Silver Star or Legion of Merit. Minor acts of heroism in actual combat, single acts of merit or meritorious service connection with military or naval operations may justify this award. c. Combat Distinguishing Device. The Combat Distinguishing Device may be authorized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* [ QUOTE ] Depends on the situation but I would say there is a chance and with a situation like this, he would warrant the Combat "V". These are the guidelines for the Bronze Star: [/ QUOTE ] Thanks TSBH. From everything we're hearing, he warrants it. According to my buddy at work, Jamie led the way in to get Beau out, and he did it without regard for his safety, I guess he just went in and did it without thinking about it. You're right, it does depend on the situation, and I'm hearing these stories and accounts 3rd hand, but I have no reason to believe they aren't true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* Our Commanding Officer is going out your way tomorrow in Ohio for a funeral and a funeral on Friday for 2 of the Marines from 3/25 that got killed. 3/25 and all of it's companies fall under us. I think they were all from LIMA Company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* Happy your friend is o.k. Chris . I'm sure he knew some of the ones that weren't so fortunate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* [ QUOTE ] Minor acts of heroism in actual combat, single acts of merit or meritorious service connection with military or naval operations may justify this award. [/ QUOTE ] NO disrespect intended, but: That line just jumped out at me -MINOR acts of heroism................sounds like an Oxymoron to me! How can you have a MINOR act of heroism? I think I know what they mean, but to see MINOR and HEROISM in the same sentence looks strange! THose brave men and women putting their butts on the line for us are ALL heroes to me!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Re: This Hits Close To Home *Update* [ QUOTE ] I think they were all from LIMA Company. [/ QUOTE ] They were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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