Someone You Should Know: US Army Sergeant Jacob Perkins

[JHC]

SGT Perkins was on leave and ran into and through a burning bus; hitting every seat to insure everyone got out. Like an NCO.

Captain America stuff right there.

http://www.blackfive.net/main/2011/07/us-army-sergeant-jacob-perkins-someone-you-should-know.html#comments

[Al T.]

I'd be honored to buy him an adult beverage anytime. :cool:

[Kyle Reese]

NCO Corps truly is the backbone of the Army.

He deserves a Soldier's Medal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier%27s_Medal) for this.

[JM Campbell]

It's a honor to hear of you Sgt. Perkins.

[JHC]

Holy smokes. It doesn't end at the rescue. Then he drove the family of a seriously injured man (Canadians) around to several hospitals until they found where their father had been transported. He would not leave their side; these strangers.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/victims_and_good_samaritan_rec.html

[MDS]

Outstanding.

This reminds me of The Mission Continues (http://www.missioncontinues.org/). It's an NGO started by an ex-SEAL that helps wounded vets return to civilian life by helping them find ways to continue to serve - if not serving their country overseas, they can serve their communities here at home. The common thread of service - of finding your own worth by putting others before yourself - is something we can all apply day to day.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

Awesome!

[Shellback]

Great story! Thanks for sharing. I'll be up in Syracuse next month and would gladly pick up this guy's bar tab.

[Josh Runkle]

I'd be honored to buy him an adult beverage anytime. :cool:

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