Nov 10, 2004 — Fallujah, Iraq. Staff Sgt. David Bellavia’s squad went out on a mission to search 12 houses for insurgents.
Before they began, their Bradley’s main gun jammed, leaving them with no heavy support.
What followed was an unforgettable display of courage under fire. 🧵👇
U.S. Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Jason Richard Freiwald selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on September 11, 2008 in Bagram, Afghanistan. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Jason was awarded the Silver Star. He was 30. Hero🇺🇸
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) John Wayne Marcum passed away on September 12, 2008 from wounds sustained the previous day in Bagram, Afghanistan. John was 34 years old and from Flushing Michigan. Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Silver Star. Hero🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Corporal Henry Lewis Ashford was killed in action on February 23, 1969 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Henry was 23 years old and from Houston, Texas. M Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. Remember Henry today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Specialist Four Clifford C. Walker was killed in action on August 20, 1968 in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam. Clifford was 19 years old and from Sheffield, Alabama. A Company, 2nd Bn, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Remember Clifford today. “Wolfhound.” Hero.🇺🇸