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Old 01-16-2006, 06:37 PM   #1
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Medic emerges as heroic figure in Afghan convoy tragedy

Some of you may have heard of this already Im not sure, but for those who havent may want to read this
http://www.mytelus.com/news/article....&lid=today+box


Im kinda choked about this I know Franklin, I cant beleive I didnt hear about this sooner.
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I am always amazed at the fortitude that medics display in the field. Franklin is one of a great cadre of men.
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I heard today that the doctors in Landstuhl may have to amputate the lower part of his other leg as well. A damn shame. It looks like the fellas are all gonna make it though. Glyn Berry wasn't so lucky.
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