OT - Profiles of Valor (05/09/2008)

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:27 pm

PROFILES OF VALOR: USMC CPL. DOLLARD

In June 2007, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ian Dollard was on patrol with his team in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, when they encountered a jihadi ambush. One Marine was hit by enemy fire in the first attack, and then the platoon commander, 1st Lt. Paul Brisker, was hit by a second attack from another position. Dollard quickly put his life on the line using his body to shield Brisker from further fire while he administered first aid. In the process, his armor was hit twice, but he pressed on, dragging Brisker more than 25 yards to a Humvee. However, as Dollard approached the vehicle, he was hit in the leg. He ignored his injury, making sure the platoon was supported on their way out and back to their operating base. Only then did he tell his Staff Sgt., "Oh, by the way, I got shot too." Brisker eventually made a full recovery, and we're proud to report that Cpl. Dollard was awarded the Silver Star.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:24 am

US Marine Corps Cpl Dollard. Just one of many, doing a difficult job in a difficult place. Thank you for your service.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:31 am

USMC CPL. DOLLARD one of many to answer the call.Godbless.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Thu May 15, 2008 4:41 am

Yes Sir!

Post by **Hobie** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:03 am

I was reading a military blog the other day where a recently returned to active service veteran was disappointed with the young servicepeople he was instructing/training. I think that they grow up mighty fast in theater, they usually do. In any case, there sure do seem to be a lot of really fine young people in service.