Dunham, a 22yearold marine awarded the medal of honor for making the ultimate sacrifice for fellow marines during a 2004 grenade. Garcia, 1st marine division camp al qaim, iraq april 29, 2004 a 22yearold corporal from scio, n. Dunham scholarship foundation has been established to honor corporal dunhams service and sacrifice, and to provide funding to those marines and corpsmen, who wish to pursue a college education at a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education. Mq8c fire scout takes first flight on uss jason dunham duration. This route is dedicated to us marine corps corporal jason l. When it exploded dunham was seriously injured and died eight days. Dunham, a rifle squad leader for company k, 3rd battalion, 7th marines, was memorialized by his battalion here as a crowd of more than 500 marines, sailors and soldiers paid final respects under a dark and cloudy sky. On april 14, 2004, corporal dunham was manning a checkpoint in karabilah, iraq, when an insurgent leapt from his car and began choking corporal dunham. Jason dunham is the 59th destroyer in her class and built by the bath iron works in bath, maine. He graduated from scio high school in 2000, 1 having played basketball for his high school team. Corporal dunham was on patrol near the syrian border, on april 14, 2004, when a blackclad iraqi leaped out of a car and grabbed him around his neck.
Y assigned to 3rd battalion, 7th marine regiment, 1st marine division, i marine expeditionary force, at twentynine palms, calif died april 22 at bethesda naval hospital in bethesda, md. Jason dunhams gift of valor last spring in western iraq, cpl. The newly commissioned uss jason dunham ddg 109 arrives at. Dunham associated press october 14, 2006 22, of scio, n. Apr 22, 2004 the navy will commission the newest arleigh burke class guidedmissile destroyer, jason dunham, during a 10 a. Ecosystems, natural hazards, coastal and marine hazards and resources program, fisheries program, region 9. You lived your life to the fullest, and you died a hero. Jason lee dunham, the first marine corps medal of honor recipient for operation iraqi freedom, was born 10 november 1981 in scio, new york. Jason lee dunham 10 november 1981 22 april 2004 was a corporal in the united states marine corps who was awarded the medal of honor while serving with 3rd battalion 7th marines during the iraq war.
The obituary was featured in legacy on march 3, 2011. Dunham and the people who fought beside him, supported him and loved him. Jason lee dunham 10 november 1981 22 april 2004 was a corporal in the united states marine corps who was posthumously awarded the medal of honor for actions while serving with 3rd battalion 7th marines during the iraq war. Phillips, staff writer for the wall street journal, wrote an article summarizing dunhams actions that appeared on page a1, column 1 of the may 25 journal. Fighting handtohand in the dirt, dunham saw his attacker drop a grenade and made the inst.
Acquired over 1,200 books and magazine back issues in our academy library and so far have made over 700 viewable to academy members through the eab website. Landscape ecology of aquatic ecosystems, conservation biology of focal species, ecology of natural disturbance, biological invasions, monitoring. Jason dunham s gift of valor last spring in western iraq, cpl. His brothers and sister looked up to jason as a role model. To designate the facility of the united states postal service located at 4422 west sciota street in scio, new york, as the corporal jason l. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Uss jason dunham ddg 109 unit 100336 box 1 fpo ae 09567. Jason dunham was born on 10 november 1981 in scio, new york, and resided there his entire life with his parents, dan and deb, and his three siblings, two brothers and a sister.
They will know that the 22yearold marine lived up to the corps largest legends and laid down his own life to save those of his marines. Possible associates jason dunham could have been associated with delilah sistrunk and bonny adraine young. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Joanna gaines two books make nonfiction top 20 in 2018. The story of corporal jason dunham the texas observer. Dunham, age 22, died at bethesda naval hospital from the wounds he received. And perhaps more importantly, he provides a clear and rich portrait of cpl. Bush, p resident bush presents medal of honor to corporal jason dunham january 11, 2007 medal of honor citation jason l. The navy will commission the newest arleigh burke class guidedmissile destroyer, jason dunham, during a 10 a.
Dunham died april 22, 2004 serving during operation iraqi freedom 22, of scio, n. Christopher curran, jeffrey duda, jason b dunham, amy east, guy gelfenbaum, kurt j jenkins, christopher p konrad, christopher magirl, steve rubin, patrick shafroth, ph. Jason was a squad leader, 4 th platoon, company k, 3 rd battalion, 7 th marine regiment, 1 st marine division, i marine expeditionary force. Staff sergeant ferguson called the name again, corporal jason l. Jason dunham supervisory research aquatic ecologist. Jason dunham, was born on november 10, 1981 in scio, new york and lived there his entire life with his parents dan and deb and two. While on a patrol in husaybah, his unit was attacked and he deliberately covered an enemy grenade to save nearby marines.
Oftentimes, the sacrifices involved are immeasurable servicemen and women. The true story of us marine corporal jason dunham s brave act that saved fellow marines and earned him the congressional medal of honor. Nov 12, 2019 the gift is the story of medal of honor recipient, corporal jason l. Oftentimes, the sacrifices involved are immeasurable servicemen and women put their lives on the line for the greater good. Read cpl jason dunhams medal of honor citation this memorial. Dunham conducts adult and juvenile forensic psychological evaluations for criminal and civil courts, prosecuting and defense attorneys, the criminal justice system, and several other related entities.
If you would like to get in touch with us, please fill out the following form. Dunham, and witnessed the act which led to his receiving the medal of honor. Your the real hero jason and you are very badly missed. Jason lee dunham november 10, 1981 april 22, 2004 was a corporal in the united states marine corps who earned the medal of honor while serving with 3rd battalion 7th marines during the iraq war. Uss jason dunham naval air station fort lauderdale museum. Dunham and the men of kilo company, 3rd battalion, 7th marines. Dunham, who died in iraq on april 22nd, 2004 from injuries sustained from using his body as a shield from a grenade explosion to save members of his platoon. Tears are shed at the white house for a marines bravery in iraq. Dunham, united states marine corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifle squad leader, 4th platoon. March 23, 2007 image submitted on occasion of the department of navy announcement that the navys newest arleigh burkeclass guided missile destroyer will be named uss jason dunham ddg 109, honoring the late cpl. He gave lessons to them about confidence and character. While he is formally trained in most every aspect of criminal and civil forensic psychology, his areas of specialization include. Jason dunham was commissioned on november 2010 with commander m. Dunham, an ordinary recruit from a small town in upstate new york, did something extraordinary.
He graduated from scio central school in early 2000 and left for marine corps recruit depot parris island in july of that year. Corporal dunham took off his kevlar helmet, dropped to the ground, and covered the explosive as best he could. Dunham was born on november 10, 1981athe 206th birthday of the united states marine corps. A scuffle ensued as two marines approached to help. She was christened by corporal dunham s mother, debra dunham, and launched on 1 august 2009. Im here with the first official mid week motivation. Phillips, in combat, marine put theory to test, comrades believe wsj. The greatest honor of my life was being assigned to 37 and having the opportunity to serve with cpl dunham even if only briefly. Dunham, and polston, the boot, placed a pair of deserttan boots in front of the rifle.
Possible associates jason e dunham could have been associated with diana lynn johnson. We are looking for great books in all genreslifestyle, health and beauty, fitness, history, politics, business, cooking, sports, inspiration and motivation, and commercial fiction. Dunham books is a boutique book publisher founded in 2010. In 20, dunham was named one of times most influential people in the world. Dunham, usmc memorial combat wounded veterans residence our mission to provide long term care for combat wounded veterans with spinal cord andor moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries in order for them to enjoy.
Tears are shed at the white house for a marines bravery. In 2005, phillips published, through broadway books, the gift of valor. Published over 500 diy howto articles about boat design, construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. In this issue, we have asked them both to share their memories of jason dunham, and his own story of valor. The gift is the story of medal of honor recipient, corporal jason l.
To designate the facility of the united states postal service. Jason dunham for a marine, answering the call of duty is to place others before self, and to defend the values of the united states no matter the cost. Dunham usmc, born in scio, new york on november 10, 1981. Dunham threw his body on an insurgents grenade and saved several marines. Dunham, the first marine awarded the medal of honor for operation iraqi freedom. Mar 10, 2010 for the president of the united states of america, in the name of congress, takes pride in presenting the medal of honor posthumously to corporal jason l. Join facebook to connect with jason dunham and others you may know. Read cpl jason dunhams medal of honor citation this. He was a proud marine who likely could have avoided his deployment to iraq, but voluntarily extended his enlistment to stay with his brothersinarms. A brief history and discography of 1960s singing groups, which can be purchased at a lower price at. For the president of the united states of america, in the name of congress, takes pride in presenting the medal of honor posthumously to corporal jason l.
Dunham books has 51 entries in their overdrive catalogue. Jason dunham made an instant decision that he had to know would be fatal. This scholarship will be in addition to, and supplemental to, any and all other. Get current address, cell phone number, email address, relatives, friends and a lot more. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as rifle squad leader, 4th platoon, company k, third battalion, seventh marines reinforced, regimental combat team 7, first. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Phone 360 3 04, 630 7 407000, 615 5 74, 330 5 070000, 402 8 262000.
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