The Salute That Moved Soldiers To Tears

The Salute That Moved Soldiers To Tears: Seriously Wounded Ranger Who Was Thought To Be Unconscious Defies Injuries To Raise His Arm As He Is Presented With The Purple Heart -- Daily Mail

* Josh Hargis was thought to be unconscious after undergoing surgery following severe injuries he sustained in an Afghan suicide bomb attack
* Four of his comrades were killed in the attack in Panjwai last week
* His commander held a Purple Heart ceremony at his bedside with 50 others and Hargis' mark of respect moved fellow soldiers to tears
* Image became an internet sensation after his wife shared it on Facebook

A seriously-wounded Army Ranger who was thought to be unconscious has shown an astonishing act of defiance by saluting his senior as he was presented with the Purple Heart in hospital.

John Hargis, from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been hailed an inspiration after his wife uploaded an image to Facebook showing him raising his arm to show respect for the higher-ranking officer.

The touching moment - which his commander called the single greatest event he has witnessed in his 10 years in the Army - came after Hargis underwent surgery in a military hospital in Afghanistan.

He had suffered serious leg injuries after a female suicide bomber detonated her explosives in Panjwai last week, killing four of Hargis' comrades. He was on his fourth tour of Afghanistan.

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Update: Army Ranger believed to be unconscious salutes during Purple Heart ceremony -- FOX News

My Comment: This is a tough soldier.