A moderator here has been awarded the Bronze Star

[Littlelebowski]

Many thanks for Failure2Stop's contributions to the forum, the Marine Corps, and our country. Bit more at my blog but dude needs a shout out after having had this for over a year and not freaking telling me so I had to hear about it secondhand!


On 08 April 2004, Third Platoon was escorting an Army Heavy Equipment
Truck platoon from Taji Airfield to Camp Fallujah, Iraq. En route a
convoy of civilian contractors in 18-wheeled cargo trucks encountered
an obstacle in the town of Abu Ghurayb. The platoon's Alpha Section
moved forward to provide security for the vehicles as they evaluated
the obstacle. When the section moved up to the convoy they came under
heavy small arms, Rocket Propelled Grenade, and indirect fires from
both sides of the road. The 18-wheeled vehicle drivers panicked, jack
knifed two vehicles, and ran from the scene, separating the two
LAV-25s. Sergeant Failure2Stop dismounted with his scout team and emplaced
them to provide fires to both sides of the road. He then, under fire,
chased down two drivers of the 18-wheeled vehicles and convinced them
to return to their vehicles. He helped maneuver the LAV-25s to provide
security for the vehicles to leave the kill zone and helped direct
fires from the vehicles to engage enemy on both sides of the road. He
personally escorted the drivers to their vehicles and directed them
out of the engagement zone, while under fire. In the face of
relentless enemy fire, he continued to employ his scout team for over
30 minutes, never worrying for his personal safety, resulting in 10
confirmed enemy killed in action. During the engagement, one of the
vehicle commanders was shot in the abdomen. Sergeant Failure2Stop's scout
team covered the vehicle's withdrawl from the engagement zone,
allowing the vehicle commander to maneuver his vehicle to a covered
area to be evacuated. His courage allowed for the recovery of all
personnel from the engagement zone, and the safe return of all
personnel to Camp Fallujah.

[rushca01]

Job well done, God bless!

[Abraxas]

F2S was and is the shit.

[militarymoron]

thanks for posting this, as we all know F2S wouldn't do anything like that himself.
F2S - a belated 'thank you' and 'job well done'.

[Robb Jensen]

Awesome F2S Semper Fi brother!
F2S is one of the most humble guys I know, like I always say those like him that 'do' don't have to talk about it.

[kartoffel]

Wow. Thank you, F2S. That's a heck of a thing to do.

[The_War_Wagon]

On behalf of a grateful American, thank you for your service! http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/rsts1981/TV%20net/smiley_salute.gif

[Shawn.L]

thank you

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Awesome!

I want to hear more about F2S's negotiating tactics with truck drivers! What makes him so convincing?

[warpigM-4]

Outstanding :D

[QuietShootr]

Well done.

[PRGGodfather]

Thank you for your service and your leadership.

[NoveskeFan]

Keep kickin' ass! Thanks for your service and dedication.

[glocktogo]

Congratulations on an award well earned, and Semper-Fi!

[montanadave]

Thank you for your service, F2S, and congratulations on the recognition of your heroism under fire.

[glockeyed]

Thank you for your service, F2S, and congratulations on the recognition of your heroism under fire.

exactly

we need more men like you!:cool:

[C4IGrant]

Very cool! The next time some some ass clown gives him a hard time, I am going to link them to this.




C4

[zacbol]

thanks for posting this, as we all know F2S wouldn't do anything like that himself.
It has been my experience that the best people I've met in my life brag the least about their own accomplishments.

Congratulations on the award F2S. Thank you for your service.

[Just a Jarhead]

Well done Marine!

Semper Fi!

[sadmin]

Awesome! Thank you for your service and making time to offer training!

[bp7178]

Job well done!

[BCmJUnKie]

That is awesome.

Thank you for serving

[pilotguyo540]

Thank you, sir.

[sammage]

Outstanding F2S.

[Buckaroo]

Thank you for your service and demonstration of courage and leadership!

[Hersh]

Outstanding Sir!

[Failure2Stop]

Guys, thanks for all the kind words.
Honestly, I just did what I was supposed to do in those situations.
There were some amazing acts of bravery that never got recognized by anyone other than those of us that were there.

I am more proud of what I did while at WTBn Quantico and CTC-RM than in combat. Being able to translate my experience and skills into a training program that would advance the skill of every Marine in the Corps drove me to do the very best that I could do within the constraints of the program. Lots of long days behind the computer and on the range. While I wish that the program had grown and evolved better than it has, it is still light-years ahead of where we were for common training.

[kwelz]

Guys, thanks for all the kind words.
Honestly, I just did what I was supposed to do in those situations.
There were some amazing acts of bravery that never got recognized by anyone other than those of us that were there.


You know, we hear these words a lot from the people we call heroes. Somehow I am not surprised to hear them coming from you. And I would say that title fits you well.

I salute you good sir.

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

Semper ****ing fi. Thats some motivating shit.

[SeriousStudent]

Congratulations for the recognition of your skill at arms, and bravery under fire. This leadership exemplifies all that the Staff NCO corps strives to be.

Truly, this is leadership from the front. Please accept my best wishes for continued success in all your endeavors.

[DeltaSierra]

F2S,

Congratulations on the Bronze Star!

[6933]

Yeah, yeah. Could've been done with less sweating.;) Nice to hear of one of the good guys getting recognized.

[Sam]

Congratulations sir and thanks for your service.

[tb-av]

Thank you and congrats on making it out alive as well as your bronze star.

[Reagans Rascals]

****in A Devil Dog.... I'm most impressed by your modesty. You can tell who has actually been there and done the damn thing by looking at who talks about what they have done and who does not...Those who have, usually do not find it a point of bravado or pride.... those that do.. don't have a ****in clue

It wasn't until my great uncle had died that we all, his wife of 34 years included, learned he was awarded the silver star twice, a bronze star, and 3 purple hearts.

Actions speak louder than words... and your actions coupled with the absence of avarice show why you earned the moniker FAILURE2STOP

god gave us life... the Marines gave us liberty.. SEMPER FI

[VooDoo6Actual]

Outstanding !

Thank you for your service & sacrifices.

[ucrt]

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Thank you, F2S.

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[Littlelebowski]

I am more proud of what I did while at WTBn Quantico and CTC-RM than in combat. Being able to translate my experience and skills into a training program that would advance the skill of every Marine in the Corps drove me to do the very best that I could do within the constraints of the program. Lots of long days behind the computer and on the range. While I wish that the program had grown and evolved better than it has, it is still light-years ahead of where we were for common training.

I agree with you. The Marine Corps needed that jolt you gave it.

[jwfuhrman]

Thanks for your service F2S. I know you in the service are just doing what ur supposed to and trained to do, but you all truly are heroes, everyone, some are just recognized.

[Cagemonkey]

A great example of what a hard core, motivated Marine can do. Congratulations F2S! Thanks for the heads up LL. Semper Fi.

[Iraqgunz]

Talk about modest and humble. Congrats on your award.

[Doc Safari]

A real hero right in our midst! Salute!

[jmp45]

Congratulations F2S, thank you for your service.

[Naxet1959]

Mind Boggling! You Sir are my Hero! May America become a place filled with millions of guys just like you!

Dang...

[Kfgk14]

One badass m'fer. I have the utmost respect for members of our armed forces, it goes without saying, but I'll reiterate it: you guys rock!

[MeanRider]

It was a rough deployment but being able to serve with F2S was an honor and recommandations that he made later saved more.

[CoryCop25]

Great job! Thank you sir.

[duece71]

Absolutely first class! Thank you Marine! Glad you are here with us.

[HK51Fan]

Good Job, Mate!

[SteyrAUG]

You know, we hear these words a lot from the people we call heroes. Somehow I am not surprised to hear them coming from you. And I would say that title fits you well.

I salute you good sir.


It is astonishingly typical isn't it?

[sgtjosh]

Thank you for your service. Thank you for being a leader.

[usmcvet]

Awesome!

I want to hear more about F2S's negotiating tactics with truck drivers! What makes him so convincing?

I will buy the first three rounds of drinks. I'd like to hear that story too.

Seriously thank you Brother for keeping us old guys and our families safe here at home.

Semper Fi.

[Moose-Knuckle]

Thank you for your service, and thank you for forging the next generation of warriors.

And a very Merry Christmas to you and your's.

Stay safe.

[Honu]

thanks and major kudos for what you and others have done and do :)

got to say the real ones are always humble about things like this !

[cop1211]

Outstanding Marine!

Semper Fi.

[Bushytale]

Thank you for serving.
Thanks for adding your voice to the forum.
Stay safe.

[Alex V]

Simply WOW

Thank you for everything F2S

[munch520]

Wow a true hero - thank you for your service.

[markm]

He deserves an "infraction" here on M4c!!!

Or at least a "warning"!! :)

[UDT]

Congrats, on a job well done. Thanks, and take care.

[maximus83]

He deserves an "infraction" here on M4c!!!

Or at least a "warning"!! :)

Agreed. For excessive humility. :-)

F2S, thanks for your service, congratulations on the award, and God bless in your future work.

[Jer]

http://gifs.gifbin.com/1233928590_citizen%20kane%20clapping.gif

[RogerinTPA]

F2S, Thank you for your valorous act in saving lives not only on that day, but instituting a gun fighting program to enhance the skills and save the lives of other Marines. I salute you Sir!

[BrianS]

In the face of
relentless enemy fire, he continued to employ his scout team for over
30 minutes, never worrying for his personal safety

Not even just a little?

Seriously, thanks to you and all the others out there doing what you guys do.

[DacoRoman]

Thank you for your service F2S. What a brilliant example of Courage under fire, grit, vision, and last but not least Leadership!
God Bless!

[arizonaranchman]

That's just awesome is all I can say... Well done!

[Safetyhit]

Glad to hear that FTS got the recognition it sounds as though he deserved. I'm sure the truck drivers appreciate his courage and clarity as well.

[ALCOAR]

Thanks F2S:)

[MeanRider]

In the face of
relentless enemy fire, he continued to employ his scout team for over
30 minutes, never worrying for his personal safety

Not even just a little?


Hell he even ran back to pick up one of his favorite mags that he dropped.

[Dave_M]

Straight Gangster.

[Surf]

I for one think you should also get a medal for your training program, because goodness knows how many lives it has helped to save since your input with the program! Great job behind the trigger be it combat or on the range with the troops! Both has saved many lives!

Same goes to everyone who makes those sacrifices so that we may continue to live the lives that we do and enjoy the freedoms that many often take for granted. I know I don't take anything for granted and appreciate every sacrifice made!

Thank you,
Surf

[Jellybean]

Thanks, and well done! Way to preach what you practice.




Maybe a little off base, but I've just got to ask- you wouldn't have happened to be naked at the time this was going down.... :p (sig)

[Thomas M-4]

Bravo Sir, Semper FI Devil Dog.

[SteveL]

I don't know how I overlooked this thread for so long, but congratulations on receiving the bronze star and thank you for your service to our country.

[polydeuces]

+1
I'm not worthy. Really.
Anytime you're in the neighborhood, ALL the beer is on me.

[Magic_Salad0892]

When people depended on him for survival, he stepped up, didn't let them down, and risked his life.

That's one of the most brave, and selfless things I've ever heard.

F2S.

Thank you for your service. I mean that.

[Suwannee Tim]

Congratulations and thank you for your service. I would like to know what you said to the truck drivers to persuade them to get back in their trucks.

[Watrdawg]

Congrats and THANK YOU for your service F2S!!

[TurretGunner]

Thank you for your service brother.

[Littlelebowski]

Best of luck on your firearms training business (http://creativepromotionalmarketing.com/showthread.php?t=95765), F2S.

[polymorpheous]

Thank you F2S.
:thank_you2:

[ghostman1960]

Thank you sir.

[CarlosDJackal]

Warrior, I bow to thee. Thank you for your service!! :thank_you2:

[HES]

Can't believe I missed this thread. Congrats and well done

[M4Fundi]

God Bless and Thank You!

[jonconsiglio]

I'm a little late to the game, but thank you for your service.

[Jake'sDad]

Even later to the game, but thanks for something like this shouldn't be missed.

God Bless you Sir.

And thank you for all you do here.

[Packman73]

Man, I can't believe I missed this!

Well done!!!

[Drew78]

F2S,

A sincere thank you for your service, bravery, and commitment to you troops.

You are truely an example to behold.

Thank you again-

Drew

[Canonshooter]

Thank you for your service to our country!

[Fringe]

Can't believe I missed this thread. Congrats and well done


I too! Thank you F2S!

[ptmccain]

Wow, thank you for your service.

[Guns-up.50]

semper fi, i always love to hear this stuff

[Tzook]

Aww Hell, I just saw this. Thanks F2S!!! It would be an honor and a privilege to buy you a beer sir!!!