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November 26, 2007
My Brother-in-Law: Medal Recipient
Yes, I know. I haven't posted in a few weeks. But here's something good with which to resume...
My brother-in-law, Sgt. First Class Roy H. Lewis, currently serving in Iraq, recently received a medal.
Here's the army's account:
The Army Commendation Medal with Valor Sergeant First Class Roy H. Lewis For valorous achievement while serving as a National Police Transition team member. On 11 March 2007, SFC Lewis charged through withering small arms fire, successfully leading the National Police in an assault on an enemy position.His dedication to mission success and exceptional leadership are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, task force Thunderhorse, the Dagger Brigade, and the United States Army.
Given under my hand in the City of Washington,
Col J.B. Burton
Here's an excerpt from Roy's online diary:
The award was for what I believe was the time that I and another officer were shot at while on a walking patrol in a neighborhood. Hey folks, all that military verbiage sounds good, but I am not going to lie: This brother was scared!It is true what they say about when you're in a dangerous situation: When it happened, I thought about my wife. I had thoughts of never seeing my children again. Even though this little skirmish might have lasted only a few minutes, it felt like hours. I remembered the captain called my name and told me to prepared to move out from our position. I remembered how dry my mouth became as I just acknowledged him by simply nodding. It was then that I heard the sweetest sound: my friend positioned on the 50-caliber machine gun letting his presence be known by letting a few rounds go downtown. I remembered the sense of relief I felt when I heard the very loud -- but very effective -- gun do its thing.
I don’t know about all that valor stuff. Heroes aren’t people. They're my favorite deli sandwich.
Congrats. We love ya, Roy.
Family News | By colrus | 12:10 AM
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that's awesome. where is this diary. would like to read more.
Posted by: davidm. at November 26, 2007 07:49 AM
Hey Bill! I don't know if I told you, but Roy also just recently got a promotion. He is now a 'Master Sergeant'. Good job hubby!!
Posted by: wendy at November 27, 2007 09:02 AM
David, you can read it here: http://www.beloblog.com/WCNC_Blogs/blogger/life.html.
Wendy, that's awesome! We need to get together when he comes home. Sam hasn't met his uncle (or a real-life soldier) yet. :)
Posted by: Bill at November 27, 2007 11:29 AM
Hoooah! Will do! Pray for his safe return, he has to go over the wire this week to a new sector! xoxox, ~W
Posted by: wendy at November 27, 2007 09:40 PM
Some more good news we just found out about:
Roy's blog on wcnc.com has been nominated for a regional Emmy! Wow! I'm blown over!!
Posted by: wendy at November 28, 2007 01:03 PM
Yay my other uncle!
Posted by: Joy (everybody's niece) at November 28, 2007 01:32 PM
I'm so proud of my Uncle Roy. Someday, out of sheer respect, I'm going to build him a kick-butt, 5-string, bass guitar.
Posted by: Stephan at November 29, 2007 04:07 PM
Wow! really Steph??? He'd absolutely LOVE that!!!
BTW: Howahya??
Posted by: wendy at November 29, 2007 04:53 PM
"Heroes aren’t people. They're my favorite deli sandwich." - Classic line, straight out of Die Hard 5 or something. Awesome story!
Posted by: cmwillis at December 10, 2007 12:32 PM
