I recently read an article published by The Oval titled Obama: 'All Americans are safer' because of Medal of Honor winner's actions. This article was about President Obama awarding the nations highest military award, the Medal of Honor, to a Sergeant serving in Afghanistan. On Wednesday the President awarded the parents of Sgt. Robert J. Miller who died in combat after exposing himself to enemy fire saving the lives of the 22 U.S troops and the lives of 15 Afghans as well. This fateful night happened on January 25, 2008 when he led a battle damage assessment team into a snowy valley in Afghanistan. Out of nowhere the squad was ambushed by 150 well-protected members of the insurgent Taliban who were rapidly firing bullets and throwing grenades at the squad. “Even under heavy fire, Miller -- wounded twice in the chest -- advanced while firing back and tossing grenades, and reporting on the enemy's position via radio. Miller's actions provided cover as other soldiers pulled out the wounded for medical treatment.”
After reading about Sgt. Robert J. Miller’s actions I was amazed about how much courage and heart this one man possessed. What came over him to give him so much courage as to charge at the enemy who was shooting at him when he was already wounded? How many people in the world would be willing to do this? The bravery that Miller showed resulted him saving the lives of many Americans who were fighting for our country. He really is an extraordinary man and it makes me feel save that we have such brave kind-hearted men protecting out great nation. Although Miller’s motive is un-clear he showed extreme courage, bravery, and love for his country on the night of January 25th.
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