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I will start this thread out with a video from a young woman who died today way way to young !!


 
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CMOHS.org - Staff Sergeant PETRY, LEROY A., U.S. Army
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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2008. As a Weapons Squad Leader with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sergeant Petry moved to clear the courtyard of a house that potentially contained high-value combatants. While crossing the courtyard, Staff Sergeant Petry and another Ranger were engaged and wounded by automatic weapons fire from enemy fighters. Still under enemy fire, and wounded in both legs, Staff Sergeant Petry led the other Ranger to cover. He then reported the situation and engaged the enemy with a hand grenade, providing suppression as another Ranger moved to his position. The enemy quickly responded by maneuvering closer and throwing grenades. The first grenade explosion knocked his two fellow Rangers to the ground and wounded both with shrapnel. A second grenade then landed only a few feet away from them. Instantly realizing the danger, Staff Sergeant Petry, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his safety, deliberately and selflessly moved forward, picked up the grenade, and in an effort to clear the immediate threat, threw the grenade away from his fellow Rangers. As he was releasing the grenade it detonated, amputating his right hand at the wrist and further injuring him with multiple shrapnel wounds. Although picking up and throwing the live grenade grievously wounded Staff Sergeant Petry, his gallant act undeniably saved his fellow Rangers from being severely wounded or killed. Despite the severity of his wounds, Staff Sergeant Petry continued to maintain the presence of mind to place a tourniquet on his right wrist before communicating the situation by radio in order to coordinate support for himself and his fellow wounded Rangers. Staff Sergeant Petry's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army.
 
More On Verizon!

Dear John,

Despite $6 billion in profits this year, Verizon is slashing benefits – and refusing to negotiate in good faith with employees.

45,000 workers are striking in protest.

Will you stand with them? Tell Verizon to bargain seriously with their workers.


One billion dollars. That's how much much telecommunications giant Verizon is trying to squeeze from its workers by making deep cuts to their health plans and their pensions.

But instead of coming to the bargaining table for a fair discussion, Verizon has refused to negotiate seriously over their outrageous demands.1

You may have seen it in the news: After Verizon repeatedly failed to show up to bargaining sessions with their unions, 45,000 workers went on strike.

They're out picketing right now – Can you stand with them by urging Verizon to negotiate with its workers? Write Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam NOW.

At the outset of bargaining, Verizon immediately asked for cuts that would average $20,000 per family. That's a devastating amount to households just trying to pay their bills, but it's even more shameful because the unions report Verizon has raked in $6 billion in annualized profits this year.

And who benefits? Not the workers who made the profits possible, but Verizon executives. In fact, in the past four years alone, the company has compensated its top five executives more than a quarter of a billion dollars.

During a time when most families are struggling to make ends meet, Verizon is looking at billions of profits... and still greedily trying to take every last dollar they can.

Write to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam: Tell him to stop putting profits above people.

Verizon management has repeatedly canceled scheduled bargaining sessions. We have to let Verizon know that this is the kind of behavior that the public simply won't stand for.

The 45,000 workers who are bravely sticking their necks out need us to back them up. Whether you're a Verizon customer or a committed workers' rights supporter, your voice matters. It's critical that the company hears that consumers are outraged by their unreasonable demands and refusal to negotiate in good faith.

Tell Verizon to negotiate fairly and stop destroying middle class jobs.

Thanks so much for standing in solidarity today. I know it means a lot to the Verizon workers on the picket lines right now.

Liz, Hilary, Beth, Zoe, Michael, and the American Rights at Work team
American Rights at Work - Home

PS – If you're a Verizon customer, let them know! We have to show Verizon that its extreme greed will hurt its bottom line.

1. Verizon workers stand together for a fair contract « American Rights at Work's Blog at Work
 
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