Extra: The Deadly Konregal Valley
November 14, 2010 5:00 PM
The Konregal Valley is just a few miles long and a mile wide, but it is a deadly place for American soldiers. Located near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, it became known to U.S. forces as the "Valley of Death."
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- As a veteran; Sal honors us all, both those that returned and those that did not. His words are humble and sincere, a person of genuine character. Those that seek out the glory of the Medal of Honor should not receive it, the selfless acts and humility Sal embodies are the reasons he is chosen. Many medals have been diluted to mean very little, I am proud the MOH is rarely bestowed and glad Sal is one of the few. Thank you to 60 minutes for not forgeting we are a nation with servicemembers overseas, for shining the light on folks that do not seek praise but only a simple thank you.
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- This is such an inspiring story. To the editors, it is spelled "Korengal Valley" not "Konregal Valley." Thanks again for great reporting.
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- I would also like to say thank you. My childhood friend Hugo Mendoza, who you mention in this piece lost his life during that battle in the Konregal Valley. As an active duty member my self in the Air Force, it is when I see stories like this that I am proud to be an American and consider myself the luckiest persons on earth to live in one of the greatest nations the world has ever known. It has been 3 yrs since my friend Hugo passed away and I am glad to see that he was amongst brave men. I am glad to see that these soldiers are being recognized for their bravery and sacrifice. God Bless you and your family SSgt. Guinta.
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- Thank you, for the beautifully done piece on SSgt Guinta. What a humble and deserving young man. My Son, who is in the Air Force, knew Josh, and knows his family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Josh's Dad for many years, and my heart still breaks when I think of their loss. I attended Josh's funeral and it was one of the most difficult things I have ever done. God Bless SSgt. Guinta and God Bless Josh and his family.
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