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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: jmck on March 31, 2011, 10:27:47 AM

Title: AN IMIGRANT THAT MAKES ALL AMERICANS ELATED---must see this
Post by: jmck on March 31, 2011, 10:27:47 AM

The story is about Channing Moss, who was impaled by a live RPG during a Taliban ambush while on patrol. Army protocol says that medivac choppers are never to carry anyone with a live round in him. Even though they feared it could explode, the flight crew said darn the protocol and flew him to the nearest aid station. Again, protocol said that in such a case the patient is to be put in a sandbagged area away from the surgical unit, given a shot of morphine and left to wait (and die) until others are treated. Again, the medical team ignored the protocol. Here's a short video put together by the Military Times, which includes actual footage of the surgery where Dr. John Oh, a Korean immigrant who became a naturalized citizen and went to West Point , removed the live round with the help of volunteers and a member of the EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team. Moss has undergone six operations but is doing well at home in Gainesville, GA. I think you'll find the video absolutely remarkable.
 
http://www.militarytimes.com/multimedia/video/?bcrefid=808163493#/Live%20RPG%20removed%20from%20soldier/51745112001

Title: Re: AN IMIGRANT THAT MAKES ALL AMERICANS ELATED---must see this
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 31, 2011, 10:58:06 AM

Yep that is absolutely remarkable!

Mike

Title: Re: AN IMIGRANT THAT MAKES ALL AMERICANS ELATED---must see this
Post by: West Augusta on March 31, 2011, 11:09:50 AM

Thanks Jeff.
Those are some true AMERICAN HEROS. USA USA USA

Title: Re: AN IMIGRANT THAT MAKES ALL AMERICANS ELATED---must see this
Post by: 3CB on March 31, 2011, 11:39:27 AM

The finest people in the Military are the medical personnel who treat our wounded warriors!

Title: Re: AN IMIGRANT THAT MAKES ALL AMERICANS ELATED---must see this
Post by: Zumer on March 31, 2011, 11:42:45 AM

Soldiers take care of soldiers at all costs.......

Title: Re: AN IMIGRANT THAT MAKES ALL AMERICANS ELATED---must see this
Post by: Turkeybuster on March 31, 2011, 02:02:53 PM

Thanks Jeff these are the stories of Heros each and every one who were involved in saving this young mans life.
Why would this not be on the news makes you wonder.

Jon   *up*