Wouldn't it be fitting if this went completely around the world!...
John Gebhardt's wife, Mindy, said that this little girl's entire family was executed. The in sargents intended to execute the little girl also, and shot her in the head...but they failed to kill her. She was cared for in John's hospital and is healing up, but continues to cry and moan. The nurses said John is the only one who seems to calm her down, so John has spent the last four nights holding her while they both slept in that chair. The girl is coming along with her healing.
He is a real Star of the war, and the hero of peace.
This, my friends, is worth sharing.. Go for it!! You'll never see things like this in the news. Please keep this going. Every person can make a difference in the life of someone even if it is one little girl.
I copied this from the email as it was posted to me, I felt it was worth people seeing.Note the head wound on the child.
brickies said
01:02 PM Jan 10, 2010
This email popup quit often
Terro said
01:02 PM Jan 10, 2010
Great stuff Monica. Thse unsung heroes need the publicity. We are too good at reporting the latest destruction of this and that. These stories really do need airing. Thank you for putting it up.
It doesnt matter Ma, I thought the picture should be shared, I would like to think that someone would comfort my child or grandchild if the need arose.
Firefly said
06:18 PM Jan 10, 2010
Maybe the story is a myth but the picture speaks a thousand words.
jimricho said
06:28 PM Jan 10, 2010
Firefly wrote:
Maybe the story is a myth
and maybe it isn't
Firefly said
06:32 PM Jan 10, 2010
I just the story the picture tells. It shows human compassion and love and there is so little of that in this world, its nice to see. Lifts the heart so to speak.
jimricho said
06:43 PM Jan 10, 2010
Firefly wrote:
I just the story the picture tells. It shows human compassion and love and there is so little of that in this world, its nice to see. Lifts the heart so to speak.
The whole story is worth the read. It makes us realise who the real losers are in all wars.
Firefly said
06:59 PM Jan 10, 2010
There are no real winners in wars I don't think mate, to be totally honest.
ibbo said
07:39 PM Jan 10, 2010
Comment withdrawn.
-- Edited by ibbo on Sunday 10th of January 2010 06:47:02 PM
dave06 said
10:14 AM Jan 11, 2010
the arms producers win in the long run!
Delta18 said
10:37 AM Jan 11, 2010
I looked at the Snopes report on the story and what I saw says it says it is true!
I don't know where the "myth" comes into it, apart maybe for the Nobel Prize bit.
I think that part even is just wishful thinking.
Looks to be a heartwarming, compassionate action on his part anyway. I am sure he doesn't want to be there as probably 90% of the soldiers there don't.
Cheers
dave06 said
12:17 PM Jan 11, 2010
Neil i too had a look at the snopes report and it does say that it happened
I love the story underneath of how it happened, tried to nick it but it wont let me cut and paste, it's a great read!
My original post (above) has several question marks after the word Myth for good reason.
I put the link to the Snopes story hoping that fellow "forumites" would go there to check it out, as the Snopes article not only very clearly establishes that the story is true in all aspects but provides more details. I found it quite moving, especially the photograph.
At the top of the item there is a large green "bullet" and the word "True" in large green type. That was the surprise I was referring to as most of these sorts of stories are concoctions and this one is very much an exception.
ibbo said
06:47 PM Jan 12, 2010
Nice one Jim,you certainly made me have a look at the Snopes site,I was expecting something like "Dont be taken by this".A most pleasant and up lifting surprise.Made me realise once again,"Look before you leap".Thanks Jim.Cheers.Ibbo.
JRH said
07:17 PM Jan 12, 2010
Nice to see the Skull and crossed swords back here ibbo.
rosey said
10:05 PM Jan 12, 2010
I received that e-mail quite a long time ago, so that soldier is probably back in the US by now. I cant help wondering how he feels having to leave that little girl behind... and how she is now.
Vic41 said
12:51 AM Jan 13, 2010
Nice story Monica, cripes don't you just hate wars and what it does to all those involved, brings out the worst and best in many, but still a waste of life. The civilian population always seems to be the biggest losers.
Firefly said
08:51 AM Jan 13, 2010
But thank God we have soldiers like that one that go above and beyond the call of duty every day of their sodiering lives.
We have and have always had, the best armed personel in the world I think.
Our blokes and girls, past and present rock.
ibbo said
09:31 AM Jan 13, 2010
To True fire Fly.What about all the Cops,Firies,SES,RFA,Ambos.They are real time heroes.Some of the tradgedies those poor people come across would be soul destroying.To understand and feel compassion for our fellow creatures is a great reward.How true FF,we do indeed have the finest Servicemen and Women in the World.I am proud to have served.Cheers.Ibbo.
Firefly said
10:29 AM Jan 13, 2010
Soul destroying one day, unbelievably rewarding the next Ib, you wouldn't be anything but and Aussie for quids mate.
ibbo said
12:36 PM Jan 13, 2010
How true FF,I am so very fortunate to be an Aussie by Choice,thank God I was given that honour.Cheers.Ibbo.
JRH said
03:54 PM Jan 13, 2010
ibbo wrote:
How true FF,I am so very fortunate to be an Aussie by Choice,thank God I was given that honour.Cheers.Ibbo.
I agree ibbo, I am an aussie by choice, wouldn't have it any other way, this is the best country on God's earth.
I copied this from the email as it was posted to me, I felt it was worth people seeing. Note the head wound on the child.
Terro.
go to http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/gebhardt.asp
You may be in for a surprise!
Who cares if it's a myth or not. It's a nice thing to do, comforting a child.
-- Edited by Ma on Sunday 10th of January 2010 04:42:30 PM
PS: snopes.com is an urban myth site where you can check them out.
-- Edited by jimricho on Sunday 10th of January 2010 04:50:54 PM
and maybe it isn't
Comment withdrawn.
-- Edited by ibbo on Sunday 10th of January 2010 06:47:02 PM
I don't know where the "myth" comes into it, apart maybe for the Nobel Prize bit.
I think that part even is just wishful thinking.
Looks to be a heartwarming, compassionate action on his part anyway. I am sure he doesn't want to be there as probably 90% of the soldiers there don't.
Cheers
My original post (above) has several question marks after the word Myth for good reason.
I put the link to the Snopes story hoping that fellow "forumites" would go there to check it out, as the Snopes article not only very clearly establishes that the story is true in all aspects but provides more details. I found it quite moving, especially the photograph.
At the top of the item there is a large green "bullet" and the word "True" in large green type. That was the surprise I was referring to as most of these sorts of stories are concoctions and this one is very much an exception.
We have and have always had, the best armed personel in the world I think.
Our blokes and girls, past and present rock.