From: Johnny (johnny8@cox.net)
Date: Fri Sep 09 2005 - 16:53:57 PDT
AYE!
Johnny Coleman
SSG, USA
Retired
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Subject: Re: [MV] Commendation for Sarge - Approval needed
> RE: COMMENDATION on behalf of this membership (with your approval)
>
> This is highly unusual, however it is most warranted and if I may proceed
> without objection......
>
> Dear list members, the actions of USAF Sergeant J. Dunn, ret., aka Sarge,
> during a time of crisis is deserving of the following commendation by his
> peers.
>
> ****COMMENDATION****
>
> "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, done at the risk of his life,
> above and beyond the call of duty, during the period 31 AUG 05 through 5
> SEP 05: Sgt. Dunn, aka Sarge, engaged in a military-style rescue effort
> on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf region of the
> Southern United States, in particular the State of Louisiana.
>
> Sgt. Dunn used a POV, a M35A2 cargo truck loaded with supplies he
> personally purchased and delivered to needy disaster victims along his
> route to New Orleans, LA. He also used his truck for road clearing
> activities whenever possible, to facilitate ingress and egress by future
> rescue personnel.
>
> At one point during his solo rescue mission he came upon a lone female
> survivor who was desperately searching for help. She was stranded in
> waist-high water amid much death and destruction when called to him for
> help and swam to Sgt. Dunn's truck. She then led Sgt. Dunn back to
> approximately 60 other civilians waiting to be rescued. He delivered
> these desperate people to a manned area where they received food, water
> and shelter. He continued his mission, still acting alone and ferried
> more food and water to other hurricane and flood victims in New Orleans.
> During a food delivery mission, Sgt. Dunn came under close range civilian
> sniper fire. Sgt. Dunn returned fire from his .45 cal automatic and
> expended two full clips of ammunition before the snipers disengaged and
> left.
>
> Further, despite an earlier loss of his personal life-sustaining
> medication and pain medication for old wounds received in the line of
> duty, possible due to theft by two of the people he was assisting, Sgt.
> Dunn completed his mission.
>
> Sgt. Dunn, has therefore distinguished himself and brought credit to his
> Country and to the United States Air Force from which he retired by his
> selfless acts that directly resulted in the saving of human life in the
> aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
>
> On behalf of this esteemed membership, and without objection by same, he
> shall be awarded the "Silver Star" for bravery and this community's
> enduring heartfelt thanks."
>
> Signed,
> J. Lee CAPT, X-USAR
>
>
> ________________________________________
>
> This particular medal is presented, of course, unofficially, as was his
> recent rescue efforts, but it is none-the-less deserved. Keeping in the
> tradition of Sarge's rescue mission, I've seen a need and I've taken it
> upon myself to do what I believe this group would want if we were a formal
> organization.
>
> All those in favor signify by saying,
> AYE!
>
> All those opposed, send me $50 to register your
> complaint!
>
> NOTE: This "unofficial, official award" and it's presentation case need
> only a name verification and an address for it's swift delivery.
>
> 1. Any suggestions and/or amendments, such as, but not limited to,
> spelling or the full name of recipient, will be gratefully noted and
> corrected before the final delivery of this award.
>
>
>
>
>
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