I'm not one of those people who tosses out the word "hero" comfortably. I feel that news accounts of folks who are just doing the decent, ethical thing in a moment of crisis sometimes blow the term out of proportion and devalue it. Not so with police Sgt. Kimberly Munley, the hero of the Fort Hood's terrible incident yesterday. She, in my opinion, is the real deal.Sgt. Munley, by all accounts, was first on scene (first armed, anyway) and took bold action to take down shooter Major Nidal Hasan. It can't have been easy to be that brave, and it seems to me it takes a really extraordinary person to race in like that, even if, technically, it's all part of the job. When it comes to examples of stand-up behavior, this is the kind of thing that comforts me about humanity's decency, even as Major Nidal's insane behavior horrifies me.
Sergeant Munley, who was injured during the shoot-out, is recovering in the hospital. Please join me in wishing her a speedy recovery!
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God Bless you Kimberly for your service to your community and our country are really appreciated. Hope you get well soon, our prayers are with you, family, friends and co-workers.
Dave & Sheryl
Portland, Oregon
(Note: The above link by Marc Rubin came up first on my web search about Sergeant Kimberly Munley. His personal agenda is way out of whack and he should go back to his previous career as an advertising art director, writer, and television script writer. For years now conservatives have made it possible for women to work in all areas of the workforce and motherhood too, something you will never experience.)
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http://www.examiner.com/x-6572-NY-Obama-Administration-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Kimberly-Munley-takes-down-conservatives-too
Kimberly, you stand for everything that is right and honorable in our country. Thank you for having the courage and focus to respond immediately to such a crazy, and dangerous situation. Regardless of your training and mindset, that was an AMAZING act. God bless you and yours, young lady..
She stood face to face in a gun battle with that crazy muslim. Where was everyone else?
She is one brave woman. How does she get repaid for her heroism?
Too bad she didn't kill him so he could be with his 72 virgins right now.
Sgt. Munley,
I am writing a paper for my criminal justice course, [Principles of Law Enforcement]. The assignment description is: "Why is important for law enforcement officers to establish good support with citizens?" I thought, which is obvious, you should be aware that students like myself are illustrating your courage in [CRJ]_courses. Anyways, that's it, just wanted you to be aware of the small differences!
Ben S.
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