Sunday, June 3, 2012

Army Medics Save Marines Life With A Live Grenade In His Leg



Video: Heroic Army Medics Pull Live Grenade Out Of Marine's Leg -- Digital Journal

A U.S. Army Corporal Winder Perez, 22, was injured in Afghanistan. A live rocket-propelled grenade lodged in his leg. In spite of the danger, Navy Nurse Lieutenant Commander James Gennari and Army Staff Sergeant Ben Summerfield pulled out the grenade.

According to Daily Mail, Corporal Perez was wounded in action and transported in a Black Hawk helicopter from the field to a makeshift operating room. The men who flew the Black Hawk were Capt. Kevin Doo, Spc. Mark Edens and Sgt. Robert Hardisty.

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More News On The Heroism Of The Medics Who Saved A Marine With A Live Grenade In His Leg

Pulling A Live Rocket From A Wounded Marine Is All Part Of The Job For This Navy Sailor -- Business Insider
Marine saved after Army Staff Sergeant pulls LIVE GRENADE out of leg -- Daily Mail
Medevac Crew Reacts to Dangerous Call -- Military.com/Army.mil
NM Guard Members Recall Extraordinary Rescue -- FOX News

My Comment: This is a definition of what bravery and heroism is all about .... and also what incredible luck can sometimes bring.

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