A true American and Texas hero has paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation:
As the son of legal residents from Mexico, Edgar A. Heredia wanted to give back to the country that had been so good to his family.
Last Thursday, the 28-year-old staff sergeant gave his life in Afghanistan.
Heredia died in combat in the western province of Farah during a combat mission in what had been a particularly deadly month for coalition forces there, according to the Department of Defense.
That thought is completely antithetical to most Liberals, who believe instead that their country owes so much to them…
Heredia enlisted in the Marines after graduating from Taylor High School, in the Alief Independent School District, in 1998.
He planned to make it a career, Sam Heredia said.
“We have a loyalty to this country, and we feel as though we have to repay it,” he said. “He chose the Marines, and I went into Border Patrol.”
As a Marine, Heredia worked in reconnaissance, served as a sniper, and recently became a reconnaissance team leader, Sam Heredia said.
“He loved his job. He loved doing what he did,” he said.
“As a family, we are very proud of him. He’s our hero.”
America has lost a true patriot and a man of true honor. The Heredia family has my deepest respect and condolences.
May this awesome hero rest in peace.
Left by kw on July 2nd, 2008 at 1:00 pm