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| Iraq-Jordan |
| soldjer sniped. shoots bak. saves sniper. |
| 2005-07-19 |
| Being shot at by a sniper is a weekly occurrence for many U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq. But the experience Army Pfc. Stephen Tschiderer, of Mendon, New York, had in Baghdad on June 2 was highly unusual. During a routine patrol in Baghdad, Tschiderer, a medic, was shot in the chest by an enemy sniper, hiding in a van just 75 yards away. The incident was videotaped by the insurgents. Tschiderer, was knocked to the ground from the impact, but he wasnât killed, thanks to the protective body armor he was wearing. âI knew I was hit,â said Tschiderer, âbut was uncertain of the damage or location of the hit. The only thing going through my mind was to take cover and locate the sniperâs position." After a few seconds, Tschiderer jumped to his feet, shot back, then took cover and located the sniper. The U.S. Army has released footage of the incident that shows Tschiderer, 21, being shot in the chest by a sniper, then getting away. His mother, Debbie Tschidere, has had a chance to view the tape, after first getting an e-mail from her son. In the e-mail, Pfc Stephen wrote, âTreating the man who shot me didn't really sink in until afterwards. At the time, I just did my job and didn't really think about it too much." After she saw the tape, she told a local television station that she just couldnât believe her son got up. She says learning he went on to capture the shooter and render first aid tells the world what she already knows, that her son is a top-notch soldier, "And to me that shows incredible strength of character that we're incredibly proud of," said Debbie Tschiderer. After being shot and calling for help, other soldiers from Tschidererâs unit joined him and together they tracked down the wounded sniper by following the blood trail he left as he and another attacker fled the scene. The sniper was handcuffed and given medical aid by the very man he had tried to kill, Tschiderer. Tschiderer is with E Troop, 101st âSaberâ Cavalry Division, attached to 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. |
| Posted by:muck4doo |
| #8 Allah ackbar that........ |
| Posted by: Nockeyes Nilberforce 2005-07-19 14:35 |
| #7 NYT give 50+ articles on Abu Ghrab, but think you'll see significant coverage of this? When hell freezes over or the Times goes bellyup [faster, faster]. |
| Posted by: Joluck Jinemble9207 2005-07-19 10:39 |
| #6 It was here last week: http://gojackarmy.castpost.com/156.html |
| Posted by: tu3031 2005-07-19 09:16 |
| #5 I saw the video. Lots of Al Akbarring audio while the medic got shot and knocked down. But he gets right back up. These so-called snipers needed to be wrung dry and then shot for the dogs they are. They are the scum of the earth and should be treated like same. PC is going to have us lose, and we've only ourselves to blame. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2005-07-19 09:13 |
| #4 Ok...where's this footage that's been released? Anyone have it? |
| Posted by: gromky 2005-07-19 08:47 |
| #3 and given medical aid euthanasia? |
| Posted by: 2b 2005-07-19 08:46 |
| #2 Letter and photos from Pfc. Tschiderer to the armor maker: Point Blank Body Armor |
| Posted by: ed 2005-07-19 08:25 |
| #1 Why would you treat an SOB who shot you? This is why the war appears to be a quagmire. That asshole will get to see abu gahrib prison, but they'll release him in 2 months, so he can take a shot at someone else. |
| Posted by: Angens Elmack9257 2005-07-19 07:53 |