Army vet charged Oregon College gunman
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Army vet charged Oregon College gunman
Chris Mintz, a 10 year Army veteran, was shot 5-7 times as he charged the Gunman during the shooting at Umpqua Community College. From NBC News:
An Army veteran was shot seven times while trying to save other students during the deadly Oregon community college rampage, according to his aunt.
Chris Mintz “tried to protect some people,” his aunt Sheila Brown told NBC News in a telephone interview. “We were told he did heroic things to protect some people.”
She said that Mintz was shot seven times and had been in surgery since the shooting that left 10 dead, including the gunman.
Originally from Randleman, North Carolina, Mintz served about 10 years in the Army. He had just started college, Brown said. He was shot in the back, abdomen and hands, and had two broken legs, she added.
“We’re not sure how his legs got broken,” she said. “He was on the wrestling team and and he’s done cage-fighting so it does not surprise me that he would act heroically.”
“It was a great, great shock … We’ve all been sitting on pins and needles and praying very hard,” Brown said, adding Mintz was “an extremely good guy.”
See the full NBC News Story.
Video from the Daily Beast.
We hope for a quick recovery for this brave Soldier. He has shown the world what it is to be a veteran, and never forget our Oath.
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Any Army Vet knows to protect those who cannot protect themselves. A big HOOAH to this man who never forgot his duty!
Well done brother.You makes all proud .
As one Vet to orther I Salute you.
Rest and get well
We are praying for you
God love him bravery that comes from somewhere beyond. He certainly trumped that evil basted who sought fame in a shortcut……good always triumphs…..truth always outs…….. My heart to all suffering…….
He showed what it means to still have the mind and heart of a hero. Running towards the enemy instead of away from them. Way to go brother.
Another Vet that honored his oath to protect and defend our country and its people , We all took that oath and I ever saw an expiration date on it
Proud of you brother! May God bless you in your recovery. Hooah!
68W PA ARNG
I commend you Chris. I know you were doing you duty. Take it easy and wish you a speedy recovery. Hooah.
Meanwhile at the V.A Hospital today I had to go to VAMC West Palm Beach, Florida. Like all V.A Hospitals a total absolute Gun Free Zone.
V.A Police only armed Pukes who sole duty is to stop Open Carry and Licensed Concealed Carry Veterans. Confiscate weapons and disarm Veterans the only real standing order.
Meanwhile, The Jihads salivate at the opportunity to attack the V.A Hospital knowing they can exact a revenge Jihad in the V.A Hospital. Totally unsecured soft target and full of mandatory unarmed Veterans in a gun free zone.
Totally disgusting! Veterans: The one group of people who should be required to be armed.
Makes me want to Puke at the leadership of the Veterans Administration.
Rock on Soldier!! You are the specimen of a United States Soldier, and all of us here in NC are proud if you!! Get well soon and carry on!