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Archives for the day Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Another Chance for a War Hero

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

18 Oct

Just awarded his second Bronze Star, Marine Sgt. Marty Gonzalez credited an innovative decision by the legal system for giving him another chance. The Iraq war vet is two months away from completing court-ordered treatment and probation. Gonzalez crashed his car into his house when he fell asleep at the wheel.
 

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