The Army’s Newest Captain
I first wrote this blog for Greta, but it got so many thoughtful comments, I wanted it to see another day. I first met Captain Clay Hinchman through my husband. They are both West Point Grads, and one of the things I’ve learned, is that there grads really stick to together. Both of them played rugby at West Point though it was about 13 years apart (Clay was the class of 2005.) My husband says they met at an alumni game when Clay went flying past him at break neck speed!
Now Clay is at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He lost his leg and got his hearing blown out in one ear during an attack last month. He is such an impressive person. We went to his promotion ceremony at Walter Reed, that’s in the pictures below, and he spoke so eloquently about how he wakes up every morning, just happy to be alive. And it got me wondering, how many of us do that very simple thing every day?
And Clay said he’s happy his friend Tran, who was also injured, could be with him for this important event. Clay said he always imagined they would be together for his promotion.
It’s hard to know what to say in these situations. Clay fought the war and got terribly injured in order to protect our country. He served for people he doesn’t even know. Our son Jamie, who is only 3 and a half, told him he wants to be a “military man” just like Clay when he gets big. Sometimes, we can all take a lesson from kids who know how to cut through the crap and say the right thing.
So as July 4th approaches and we celebrate our independence, please meet one of the Army’s newest Captains: Clay Hinchman of Texas!
Nicknamed the “Terror Pixie,” by some of her colleagues, Catherine
Herridge is FNC’s national correspondent covering homeland security.
She also played a key role in the coverage of the Virginia Tech Massacre
by obtaining the first photos of the killer.
What a sad and heartwarming story. It makes you think about all the heroic men and women overseas who are protecting our country. God Bless America!
Apparently there is a Constant attempt (by some democrats, – leftists or socialists) to Make Al-Qaeda Victims , rather than the Real Victims such as world trade center (911) victims or american solidiers in battle (see comments below)
By Ed Henry
CNN White House Correspondent
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A Democratic lawmaker’s comment that he was “glad” that a top aide to Vice President Dic Cheney could be identified by al Qaeda has sparked outrage among Republicans at the White House and on Capitol Hill.
Addington replied that he could not discuss that because “al Qaeda may watch C-SPAN.”
“Right,” Delahunt responded. “Well, I’m sure they are watching, and I’m glad they finally have the chance to see you, Mr. Addington.
Cheney spokeswoman Lea Anne McBride said “the congressman’s comments were inappropriate,” and Republican Rep. Steve King expressed outrage that Delahunt said he was happy about the staffer becoming a “publicly televised target” of al Qaeda.
“With Rep. Bill Delahunt’s remarks inciting al Qaeda to violence, David Addington and his family will need protection until the war on terror is over,” King, of Iowa, said in a written statement. “I wonder if Bill Delahunt is ready to guard Mr. Addington’s home and family.”
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Unfortunately , this leads me to the Conclusion that ,because Al-Qaeda adhere to marxist /socialist policies and the Deliberate attempt to make al-qaeda Victims , some members of america’s political system (Socialists,etc.) have a solid admiration for al-qaeda.
I don’t know why nobody is responging to your post.
TV has so much bad news it is refreshing to read some good news.
Keep up the work ‘Cat’, as Shep would say.
A loyal fan of FOX.
-George
Thank you for the story. And congratulations Capt. Hinchman, along with many, many thanks for your service to our country.
I gotta agree with George…..wish I had discovered these blogs earlier. Now I have them added to my Google Reader.
Thanks for this story.