Dr. John Oh removes live grenade from soldier
This is above and beyond any definition of bravery! Read before watching this video.
The story is about Channing Moss, who was impaled by a live RPG (rocket propelled grenade) during a Taliban ambush while on patrol. Army protocol says that medevac choppers are never to carry anyone with a live round in him.
Even though they feared it could explode, the flight crew said damn the protocol and flew him to the nearest aid station. Again, protocol said that in such a case the patient is to be put in a sandbagged area away from the surgical unit, given a shot of morphine and left to wait (and die) until others are treated. Again, the medical team ignored the protocol.
Here’s a short video put together by the Military Times, which includes actual footage of the surgery where Dr. John Oh, a Korean immigrant who became a naturalized citizen and went to West Point, removed the live round with the help of volunteers and a member of the EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team. Moss has undergone six operations but is doing well at home in Gainesville, GA. I think you’ll find the video absolutely remarkable.
OFFICIAL DoD COUNT OF:
Troops Killed in Iraq: 4434
Troops Killed in Afghanistan: 1512
Wounded in Action: 42913
We never hear about the wars or the difficulties these men and women have once they return to civilization. Here are some great websites and resources which explain what is happening to our men and women and the obstacles they face, once they return from war.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
I am so glad that more attention is being given to military heros now. Hopefully, with a new Administration, that will be the case going forward! At the same time, I sincerely hope that we will join together as a Country to put an end to supporting Hollywood “veterans” and the people who promote them in their efforts to downgrade the military. I know that I am hardly alone when I say that it is a disgrace! They work to do so much damage to the lives of these men who put their lives on the line for us. The military and their respective families deserve the attention and respect of the public more than any other group of people! Hopefully, we will get some new candidates with past military experience/duty in office!