From: mark baxter (alleywayguns@bacavalley.com)
Date: Thu Sep 08 2005 - 21:31:30 PDT
I will endorse this commendation!
Maj M.E Baxter NMSDF (mark M-886)
PS some states have awards for Civilians that go the extra mile to help in
disasters, Maybe someone on the list could contact the Department of
Military Affairs in both Texas and Louisiana and see if these states offer
commendations or medals to civilians "for actions above and beyond the call"
and we can nominate Sarge for these kudos in these respective states.
Mark M-886
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Subject: Re: [MV] Commendation for Sarge - Approval needed
> RE: COMMENDATION on behalf of this membership (with your approval)
>
> This is highly unusual, however it is most warranted and if I may proceed
> without objection......
>
> Dear list members, the actions of USAF Sergeant J. Dunn, ret., aka Sarge,
> during a time of crisis is deserving of the following commendation by his
> peers.
>
> ****COMMENDATION****
>
> "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, done at the risk of his life,
> above and beyond the call of duty, during the period 31 AUG 05 through 5
> SEP 05: Sgt. Dunn, aka Sarge, engaged in a military-style rescue effort
> on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf region of the
> Southern United States, in particular the State of Louisiana.
>
> Sgt. Dunn used a POV, a M35A2 cargo truck loaded with supplies he
> personally purchased and delivered to needy disaster victims along his
> route to New Orleans, LA. He also used his truck for road clearing
> activities whenever possible, to facilitate ingress and egress by future
> rescue personnel.
>
> At one point during his solo rescue mission he came upon a lone female
> survivor who was desperately searching for help. She was stranded in
> waist-high water amid much death and destruction when called to him for
> help and swam to Sgt. Dunn's truck. She then led Sgt. Dunn back to
> approximately 60 other civilians waiting to be rescued. He delivered
> these desperate people to a manned area where they received food, water
> and shelter. He continued his mission, still acting alone and ferried
> more food and water to other hurricane and flood victims in New Orleans.
> During a food delivery mission, Sgt. Dunn came under close range civilian
> sniper fire. Sgt. Dunn returned fire from his .45 cal automatic and
> expended two full clips of ammunition before the snipers disengaged and
> left.
>
> Further, despite an earlier loss of his personal life-sustaining
> medication and pain medication for old wounds received in the line of
> duty, possible due to theft by two of the people he was assisting, Sgt.
> Dunn completed his mission.
>
> Sgt. Dunn, has therefore distinguished himself and brought credit to his
> Country and to the United States Air Force from which he retired by his
> selfless acts that directly resulted in the saving of human life in the
> aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
>
> On behalf of this esteemed membership, and without objection by same, he
> shall be awarded the "Silver Star" for bravery and this community's
> enduring heartfelt thanks."
>
> Signed,
> J. Lee CAPT, X-USAR
>
>
> ________________________________________
>
> This particular medal is presented, of course, unofficially, as was his
> recent rescue efforts, but it is none-the-less deserved. Keeping in the
> tradition of Sarge's rescue mission, I've seen a need and I've taken it
> upon myself to do what I believe this group would want if we were a formal
> organization.
>
> All those in favor signify by saying,
> AYE!
>
> All those opposed, send me $50 to register your
> complaint!
>
> NOTE: This "unofficial, official award" and it's presentation case need
> only a name verification and an address for it's swift delivery.
>
> 1. Any suggestions and/or amendments, such as, but not limited to,
> spelling or the full name of recipient, will be gratefully noted and
> corrected before the final delivery of this award.
>
>
>
>
>
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