The young 2nd lieutenant and specialist were the only two soldiers near. running in the direction of the shooting. This is not true. LTC Kurilla turned over some captured weapons to the Iraqi commander, making a point to congratulate him on some of his unit's recent successes. bleed. We loaded the Strykers and drove down to the Cash, and there was Chaplain Wilson, who might be the most popular man on base. That freedom of movement afforded him opportunities that few would take, and that he initially took reluctantly. Understood? battle-hardened bravery that makes him the kind of Over lunch with Chaplain Wilson and our two battalion surgeons, Major Brown and Captain Warr, there was much discussion about the ethics of war, and contention about why we afford top-notch medical treatment to terrorists. It was afternoon when LTC Kurilla started his rounds in Mosul. Man, the boys in 2-4 were pissed when LTC Kurilla was hit and then went out and made sure that Mosul knew who they were. pulled it over his eyes and twisted it. But the shots and the propane fiasco also had brought the terrorist back to life, so Prosser quickly reholstered his pistol and subdued him by smashing his face into the concrete. Of course I feel okay Chaplain Wilson! Among other things, key gear failed; but overall, the Surge was going well. A pain beyond all previous now seized me. before there was no room left to sign, but I found a holster, just as SSG Konkol, Lewis, Devereaux and Muse When a soldier is killed or wounded, the Department of Army calls the loved ones, and despite their attempts to be sympathetic, the nature of the calls has a way of shocking the families. Often when Chaplain Wilson sees me, he will say, Good morning Michael. Several times I nearly ran over to Kurilla, but hesitated every time. "I'll be fine. of the Iraqi people, they must make direct contact. There's a risk in that. young soldiers, "Throw a grenade in there!" damage." He was shot in the leg and arm but continued shooting and issuing orders until other soldiers arrived and took an insurgent prisoner. alone could not compete with disbelief. action this way and that. Hes stable, but thats all we know at this time.. CSM Robert Prosser goes "black." Kurilla was running when he was shot, but he didn't seem he said "No." LTC Erik Kurilla (front right), the moment the bullets strike. We loaded the Strykers and drove down to the Cash, and there was Chaplain Wilson, who might be the most popular man on base. Partly because of writers, people hearing about Deuce Four in the news might think of Mosul as some kind of thrill ride where everything will end okay after a few hairpin turns. On the night before the planned ride-along, the obstacle was a big and sudden push of operations and tasks bundled in a surge operation. Operation Lancer Fury was launched without notice even to the unit commanders here. But the guys were not attacking. The next day, Iraqi Army and Police commanders were in a . Make no mistake about Kurilla - he's a warrior, always Kurilla told her that he and some other soldiers were at the hospital now with Daniel, who was still too groggy to talk. Mosule, Iraq war story - Project Reality Forums 2-3 Infantry Patriots | Spanaway WA - Facebook The return address sticker, an American flag on it, was from Jefferson, Pennsylvania. The other This was happening in seconds. But the American M4 rifles are weak - after He was acquitted. He passed by me and I chased, Kurilla leading the way. But he said No. (Thank God; running in front of the shop might have proved fatal.). They have been fighting for two nations, one of which didnt seem to notice. We entered the hospital, and saw that Erik Kurillas bed was beside Daniel Lamas. The terrorist had a mouthful of watch but he somehow also managed to punch Prosser in the face. Had Prosser not come at that precise moment, who knows what the outcome might have been. The same facility where Daniel Lama was The Fire to every new officer and orders them to read it. "I'm hit three times! LTC Kurilla began running in the direction of the shooting. Comments (28). [6] He served as commander of the 82nd Airborne Division from 20162018 and Chief of Staff of U.S. Central Command from 20182019. Even and especially in places like Thats the difference between the terrorists and us, Chaplain Wilson kept saying. Alex Fryer: 206-464-8124 or afryer@seattletimes.com. Please keep LTC Kurilla and the rest of Deuce Four in your thoughts and prayers. A They know true warriors bleed. They had night vision gear, so they moved quickly. LTC Kurilla continued to direct his men until a medic gave him morphine and the men took him away. Iraqi Army and Police officers see many Americans as too soft, especially when it comes to dealing with terrorists. Yet Yons dispatches are not a non-stop action movie full of guns, guts and glory. Neither had real combat experience. The Coalition was livid. To see pictures and read dispatches about Lt. Col. Erik Kurilla : In a harrowing series of photographs, Yon captures the moment Kurilla fell. two men. Those parts range literally from boots on our feet to satellites zipping overhead. Kurilla is portrayed as tough, dedicated and possessed with an uncanny ability to avoid enemy bullets.
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