Iraqi Soldiers Save U.S. Marine
From National Review Online, with the tagline, “Good stories are not uncommon, but rarely reported.”
“I was walking beside the Marine, then we heard gunfire, and I saw that the American Marine was shot. Then I realized it was just me and him, so I quickly started shooting at the enemy.”
— Private Imad Abid Zeid Jassim, Iraqi Civil Defense Corps
Portions of Iraqi Private Imad Abid Zeid Jassim’s citation for bravery reads: “…[A]s the firefight ensued, under a hail of enemy fire that was accurately targeted on the wounded [U.S.] Marine, and without regard for his own safety, Private Imad Jassim moved forward into the enemy fire and came to the aid of the wounded Marine. He dragged the wounded Marine out of the line of fire to a covered and concealed position…reengaged the enemy…aggressively pushed forward…dislodged the enemy fighters…. His efforts clearly saved the life of the Marine….”
Where did I find this wonderful news of Iraqis fighting to save the life of a US Marine? On US major media? Nope, not a word. In fact, if it hadn’t been for the blog of an Iraqi dentist, I might never have seen it. The Iraqi goes on to ask,
“I don’t know why all we get (all of us) is pictures of a bunch of idiots throwing bricks at burned cars. Why don’t they cover such stories!? Now of course I’m not surprised, I’m only disgusted by the attitude of the major media.”
We’re with you, Iraq the Model. We don’t know why the major media doesn’t cover the good stories, either.
I think I brought up that issue a few post back.
Stephen
June 14, 2004
That’s a great story.
Jane
June 15, 2004