A Soldier's Courageous Story

The battle that is considered one of the worst ground attacks in the Afghanistan was is the battle for Combat Outpost Keating.  The outpost was isolated and indefensible located in a remote valley of a mountain range in eastern Afghanistan.  On October 3, 2009, the Taliban launched a clearly coordinated attack on the outpost killing more than half of the 53 soldiers at COP Keating.

Clint Romesha showed immense courage as he risked his life to save some of his comrades who were pinned by a Humvee.  He executed his rescue mission wounded and after went back into heavy fire for the bodies of dead soldiers so their families could have closure.  Clint Romesha will receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery making him the fourth living person to receive this medal for actions in Afghanistan or Iraq.

Clint Romesha's act of valor should and will be honored by him receiving the Medal of Honor.  I am disappointed in myself and society that Clint Romesha isn't more well-known.  I bet more people know about Taylor Swift's newest album than Clint Romesha's story.  Clint Romesha is a true hero and we should be immensely thankful for his sacrifice to our country.

For more about Clint Romesha's incredible story, click on this link: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/us/uncommon-valor/index.html?hpt=hp_t2