Baqubah
Well, a soldier in my battalion came up to me and said, " Congratulations Sir. I had to find out on the 1ID webpage."
posted by REDSIX at 8:05 PM
Thursday, January 20, 2005
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- Name: REDSIX
- Location: Syracuse, NY, Germany
Liverpool H.S. '98 Johns Hopkins '02-Neuroscience. Armor OBC Grad '03. Ranger School Grad '03.
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48 Comments:
Chris was pretty happy with the response of his entry and has decided to send me more accounts from his perspective. I will be posting them in the order they happened, so you'll have to look at old archives for additions.
way to go LT!!!! congratulations to you and your crew. thank you for what you and your brothers are doing for us in Iraq and around the world.
Hey,
How does a tanker show appriciation to his crew?
In grunt land, if one guy gets something he has to share with his buds. Even our Capt. when he got his medal, bought with his own funds, a duce full of "Real" beer. He could have gotten busted if the wrong people found out.
This is my post
Papa Ray
West Texas
USA
A GEN-U-WINE American hero. I'd be interested in hearing your crewmates' response to being your potential "band of brothers" as you run for office. You have to be nice to them, all it takes it one to ruin 30 years later. Ask Kerry....
Look forward to your Baqubah posts now..
Congrats and Thanks
Man, have I missed that million dollar smile! Can't wait to see it again soon.
Sarah
tryingtogrok.com
...from Alpha Company Commander, I quote,...."he's simply an outstanding young lieutenant."
Yeah, right..to the "simply".
Well done. Congrats on that bit of silver.
I recall at the beginning of the war in 2003, soldiers who were awarded medals actually made it into the international media...I'm an Australian so I don't know the US army order of medals...maybe the Silver Star isn't worth as much as I thought it was...or maybe the media cares more about the bad eggs like Graner than the heroes
Wow! I saw the news at Sarah's and came rushing over here to congratulate you. Awesome! I'm so glad you're getting some of the recognition you deserve. Congratulations!
In a recent post you mentioned that you've been putting some of your men up for awards...Have they come through yet?
I'd say that if we see Redsix's medal mentioned in the MSM, it will be given as "an example of so-called 'medal inflation', similar to what took place at the end of the Vietnam conflict."
Hey, they didn't mention your blog in the article!
I liked the contrast between the article's description ("Prakash identified and engaged a resupply truck, destroying the vehicle and its contents") and Redsix's quote ("We gave it a main gun round and it just exploded, tubes went flying everywhere")
Congratulations! I am so thankful we have men like you and your troops willing to protect our national interests. Please let your guys know how much they are appreciated. May God keep you all in his care.
It doesn't suprise me at all that you didn't mention the lil' old award you got. Aw shucks, twern't nuthin'
You're a great guy and your readers know better than to expect you to blow your own horn. We're here to do it for you!
Congrats Neil!!!!
Congratulations, Prak! I think I speak for all of us when I say you make us proud and we really appreciate what you do for our country every day.
God bless.
McQuigg
Congrats Sir! Your service makes me even more proud of America!
Sgt. B. here:
Congrats, Red6!
Sgt. B.
hvygunner2000@yahoo.com
(I ain't anonymous...)
Redsix Redsix TmjUtah:
Congratulations and much, much respect, and a seabag full of gratitude, as well. You and your men will make a free Iraq possible, and my family's future secure.
Thank you for your service. Please accept our prayers as a humble addition to your ceramic armor.
You're linked.
Rounds Complete - OUT.
TmjUtah
A.R. Jones
Orem, Utah
USMC (Arty/80-88)
Congratulations!!!
Agnieszka
Denver, CO
Lt Prahash - This is awesome! Congratulations :-)
(I read about it over on Sarah's site!)
Sir,
After reading our president's inaugural address and then of your performance in Baqubah, I've never been prouder to be an American. May God bless and keep you.
Anthony in Manhattan (yeah, Manhattan, believe it or not!)
Outstanding!
Congratulations, thanks and keep it up!
P1-ARob
Grapevine, TX
Thank you sir, for your service to our country and for a killer blog. It makes me proud that our country has brave men like you who also like to blow things up and crush cars and tell us about it [Do tanks have gun camera video like planes? Could we see it?]. I live in Syracuse and would be honored to buy some of your drinks when you return.
john.kennedy at carrier.utc.com
There are lots of heros, and every once in a while, one gets recognized. Congrats! Keep your nose clean, and any future you like is yours. Not just General, but Surgeon General, perhaps.
Casca, out
Congrats Sir
Oh, 6- that is tooo cool! We've always known that something incredible happened in Baqubah, and now we know a little about it. I can't wait to read about it in your own words!
Remember when you were complimenting your CO, saying he was the coolest, because he values your opinion and lets you go lead? I told you it was because he respected and trusted you to do the right thing, so he didn't have to worry about the decisions you make. TOLD YOU SO! Just read his last quote in the article.
Nice pics, Sir- you look proud, happy and humble- just what I would expect based upon your writings.
And I'm glad Chris will be sending you new posts. They'll be great, I'm sure!
Congratulations to an American soldier. A very good American soldier. You may be a Tanker, a ROTC, a New Yorker, and many other things to different people, but Bless you Sir; You are a fine American soldier! I am so proud to know that you have been awarded. May you live a long and healthy life, and may you enjoy sharing your stories with your fellow soldiers, and someday your children, and grandchildren. America appreciates good men like you. I am so proud for you!
Greetings from Syracuse! We had to find out about Red 6's medal last Saturday as I non-chalantly flipped over the FRONT PAGE of the Post-Standard to see a great photo and long article on "our boy". It was with great pride that I read the article to our 5 year-old daughter who cherishes the ground 1LT P walks on.
Her kindergarten class, taught by one of Neil's former teachers, has "adopted" the 1LT and what an amazing example he has set for these little ones!
Again Neil, "thumbs up" from all of us here on Gemini Path!
Dear Neil,
I just read the press release about your award and just want to say "thank you."
It is so great to read about the skill and professionalism of you and your fellow soldiers. The only thing the press bothers to report about Iraq is when the enemy succeeds against us. They never report our successes.
Congrats LT, your one hellava soldier...Thank you for your service.
DD Rees
Fort Worth, TX
Congragulations Lt. Thank you to you and your crew for your service in a dangerous place. G*d Bless you all!
'foreign devil on lgf'
I want to thank you all for Protecting us.
You are all Heroes to me, so much so that when I see a Trooper or Marine, I am in awe and speechless.
I will never forget.
-From someone who watched a jetliner hit the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001
Congratulations. "Iron Fist, LGF" here. 'Fire and Force, Fist and Faith'. You probably know me from Little Green Footballs where I am Charles Johnson's Deputy. I want to say Sir, how very proud I am of your service. I myself have major fighting skills, but because of a bad arm I am not privliged to serve in Iraq. However, I am getting ready to fight the leftists and moonbats on the home front.
BZ, not only for your specific heroism, but your leadership that inspires your troops...that is a special commodity!
Hooah, Lt, Hooah
Outfuckingstanding LT.
Add me to the list of Americans who are prouder of you guys and gals than we could ever express.
BZ!
TJSwift
St. Paul, MN.
Red 6, you and your men are making us here at home very proud. You are America at its best. The Silver Star is a very important symbol of what your service means to this country. Thank you.
Hey Lt. Neil
That is absolutely awesome... congrats to you!!! I can't wait to read all about Baquobah (sp???)
Cutecrazyandclassy
Vanessa :-)
Neil, I see you’ve taken down the link to where the Army recognized your heroism. We all “roger “ why you did that, but I’d like to give you a different perspective.
As you know, the image of the Silver Star was again tarnished during the Presidential campaign. The circumstances under which one of the candidates (you know who) was awarded it came under legitimate questioning. In addition, the dishonor he heaped on the award after he was discharged is a matter of public record.
In addition, those of us back home who support our military and our country come hell or high water (most Americans) are not endanger of our lives, but we have been “taking fire from all sides” too.
Every day, the newspapers crawl over each other to be the first to publish stories that discredit our men and women in the military and our country in general. Let one guy do something stupid and it becomes the status quo for everyone, or so they would have us believe.
Neil, the Silver Star gets it’s shine from being worn on the chests of guys like you, and right now way too many people need to be reminded of that fact. The doubt that has been cast upon it must be removed because every man and woman who put their asses on the line without a second’s thought of being recognized for it need to be remembered for who they were and what they did.
So please put that link back, and every time you have occasion to wear that piece of silver you do it.
We know you don’t need the Silver Star to prove what you’re made of, but the Silver Star needs you.
Deepest Respect and Admiration,
TJSwift
Hey LT... from a native Syracusean to another. Way to go. Your blog is great, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Congratulations on being awarded the Silver Star. We are grateful to you & your troops for keeping us safe. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart.
You are an inspiration to us all. Syracuse is proud of you, a native son.
1st LT Prakash!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! God Bless You and your men for the bravery and gallantry against the enemies. You are a true American Hero. Thank God for men of your quality to defend freedom and liberty and the USA. It does not matter whether one's background is from, but the belief in democracy and free will to have men live life without fear, ignorance or retribution. Hoorah for the recognition. You rock! And God Bless you and all your men. My family will be saying a prayer for you and your men's safe return.
God Bless!
I just saw the word on Little Green Footballs. Congratulations, sir!! Thank you for all you have done, and my gratitude and respect for all in your unit!
HI there! Popped over from LGF to see what all the excitement was about, and wound up reading every post you have here before I finally got to the link about the Silver Star.
You can definitely add my congratulations and personal awe at your accomplishment(s). And you can also accept as high praise the fact that I've just spent about two hours reading the whole blog because you tell such a great story :)
Keep up the good work, and keep us all posted.
...I know I don't have to remind you to keep laughing!
--Scriptfox
Nice Work LT!!
I hope they included the ceremony in the movie they are going to make about you. Congrats!!
I've been reading your blog quietly for these past few weeks...and aftering seeing that Million Dollar Smile of yours on Sarah's blog - my day was made!
"Congratulations" will never truly articulate the praise you deserve for your service to America, your brothers in arms, and to ensuring that the seeds of freedom are planted and allowed to blossom in Iraq.
I LOVE this blog, and hope that you turn it into a book as a tribute not only to yourself, your unit, but to all the men and women who serve in Iraq.
I remember how much Tom Brokaw's "Greatest Generation " moved me, and now the great work that THIS generation of soldiers, and Marines, have done in the name of Freedom, needs to be shared and celebrated by ALL Americans, rather than kept silent and vilified by the MSM, and over shadowed by the loud voices of dissent that are broadcast at every opportunity.
Sometimes I feel that the hardest war being waged is not against the terrorists but against the minds and hearts of left wing liberal media and its all to many fans!
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the recognition that there is something more important that fear.
You have recognized that, and it’s made me appreciate, respect, and admire the calling you have chosen to accept. A calling you accept with Honor, Perseverance, Spirit and Heart.
HOOOOOOOAAAAHHHHH!
Way to give em hell Redsix!!!
We at home are behind you and cherish the bravery and sacrifice of your men.
Well done. I found out about this on Belmont Club and put up a bit of the Times story about you and the engagement. http://till.co.nz/tillnet/index.php?p=16
francis till -- new zealand
WHAT!!
DUUUUUUUUUDE!!!
we love you Prak...
-Poo
Congrats. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for your service.
Congratulations on the Silver Star and thank you for serving your country with valor and distinction. I hope you and all your men come home safely.
However, i'm disappointed that some take it as an opportunity for political trash talking like this:
"As you know, the image of the Silver Star was again tarnished during the Presidential campaign. The circumstances under which one of the candidates (you know who) was awarded it came under legitimate questioning. In addition, the dishonor he heaped on the award after he was discharged is a matter of public record."
That's uncalled for.
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