The definition of compassion
The text reads:
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Gebhardt, of the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group at Balad, Iraq, cradles a young girl as they both sleep in the hospital. The girl's entire family was executed by insurgents; the killers shot her in the head as well. The girl received treatment at the U.S. military hospital in Balad, but cries and moans often. According to the nurses at the facility, Gebhardt is the only one who can calm down the girl, so he has spent the last several nights holding her while they both sleep in a chair.
Makes me proud to be an American.
Dale
posted by Wealthedge at 11:39 AM
1 Comments:
And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't foget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up, next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
God bless the USA
Man, I love this stuff! And the great thing is that stories like this are not uncommon at all in our military.
It's been my experience the men and women of the U.S. military demonstrate a compassion and generosity unparalleled anywhere in the private sector. I guarantee you've never seen a group of people who make so little but give so much.
Dang, this makes me proud. I'm going to feel good the rest of the day. Thanks for sharing!
Post a Comment
<< Home