Soldier re-enlists hours after being wounded in Iraq
posted at 8:55 am on November 21, 2007 by Bryan
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I’ve been struggling for two days to come up with something to say about this. “Thank you” seems and is trite compare to what this soldier did, but it’s all I can come up with.
Spc. Christopher Hoyt, an infantryman from California with the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, based out of Fort Lewis, Wash., was injured after an improvised explosive device — or IED — exploded near him while he was out on a foot patrol near Zaganiyah, Iraq.
Two of Hoyt’s fellow soldiers were killed in the attack. Hoyt was rushed to the emergency room at Logistics Support Area Anaconda where he was treated for cuts to his legs and body.
It was there, after having witnessed the deaths of his comrades, that Hoyt decided to re-enlist for four more years.
“He said he wasn’t finished,” Hoyt’s battalion commander Lt. Col. Mark Landes said.
Landes conducted the re-enlistment himself. “He said, ‘I still have a job to do.’ “
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On a related subject. Some folks may have heard the story of Jordan Fox, the wounded soldier who was medically discharged and then the Army wanted him to repay part of his enlistment/reenlistment bonus. Well good news. He will not have to repay the money and the Pentagon has set up a specail hotline to call for any others who may have been in the same situation. The number is 1-800-984-8523
LakeRuins on November 21, 2007 at 8:58 AM
Yes, “Thank you” does seem inadequate. That man is a true example of honorable, brave, heroic and strong. Thank you Spc. Hoyt. Thank you!
DakRoland on November 21, 2007 at 8:58 AM
Thanks you for your service sir! It’s because of people like you that my wife doesn’t have to wear a burka! (On the down side, neither does that commie
/hippie chick Sun-Sara Taylor). You fight for us, in our stead, so we don’t have to. You are our Protector and you risk your life so that we may enjoy ours, you give up your freedom so that we can take ours for granted. We love you, and may God bless you and your family.
Tony737 on November 21, 2007 at 9:09 AM
Something to give Thanks for the day before a great holiday. Thanks be unto him and all his comrades.
Anyone care to speculate what the cretins on the left think of this fine fellow?
Leonidas Hoplite on November 21, 2007 at 9:09 AM
How about “Mr. Murtha, meet a real American hero?”
God Bless and God Speed to Spc. Hoyt and all our troops this holiday weekend! We truly are thankful for your service.
highhopes on November 21, 2007 at 9:11 AM
It’s the stories like this that deserve recognition. This man is a hero.
I just sent a care package to my friend in Iraq yesterday. I know he enjoys the fancy coffee I sent, but I know he also enjoys holding his baby daughter too. It’s not easy thinking of ways to say thank you, but sometimes just a “thank you” is what they needed to hear.
pb5000 on November 21, 2007 at 9:18 AM
:salute:
trailortrash on November 21, 2007 at 9:19 AM
He had too, he couldn’t afford to pay back the military. It was either re-join or file for bankruptcy.
right2bright on November 21, 2007 at 9:24 AM
You didn’t read the link at all, or are you just *trying* to be a jerk?
DakRoland on November 21, 2007 at 9:28 AM
Spc Hoyt,
May God Bless you and keep you safe, as well as all of your brothers in arms serving our nation. I salute you!
mrfixit on November 21, 2007 at 9:29 AM
Thank you Spc. Hoyt.
We patriots back home salute your patriotism, admire your courage and applaud your recent victories. Never think for a second that we are unaware of your sacrifice and accomplishments.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your fellow soldiers. May you soon return safely to the loved ones you have protected so honorably.
fogw on November 21, 2007 at 9:29 AM
God Bless him! That is a man of honor, courage and conviction!
Pam on November 21, 2007 at 9:45 AM
Guess what? Nobody has to pay back the Army.
LakeRuins on November 21, 2007 at 9:51 AM
Dak, I think R2B was just being sarcastic, lambasting the govt for wanting payback on bonuses.
Tony737 on November 21, 2007 at 9:54 AM
Reason # 1,584,369 why I love our military, and our country. God bless the troops, and God bless America!
revolutionismyname on November 21, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Spc. Hoyt, Thank you! I wish you a full and speedy recovery. You are a hero and I honor your sacrifice. Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving to you to you and your family.
lan astaslem on November 21, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Makes me wish I had been born ten years later, so I could be serving over there now.
/sigh
Wanderlust on November 21, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Why speculate? The left has said in so many words that soldiers are stupid and hopeless. This is not a sentiment that I share, but what has been said by many in the media, and several of our own federal legislators, leaves very little room for speculation.
gryphon202 on November 21, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Hoo Rahh !
oldelpasoan on November 21, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Hero? I was thinking of stupid…
kafiiri on November 21, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Neither the time nor the place for that kind of comment.
Bryan on November 21, 2007 at 11:14 AM
I’m guessing that’s all you ever think about.
fogw on November 21, 2007 at 11:36 AM
That’s a good one, Jim-Bob.
kafiiri on November 21, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Hooah!
spec_ops_mateo on November 21, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Kafiiri, sit behind your computer and hide behind anonymity posting snide comments – while the real men fight to keep your worthless hide safe.
So keep looking foolish cupcake – we’ll make sure you never lose that right.
spec_ops_mateo on November 21, 2007 at 12:48 PM
John Kerry has issued a statement:
“See what happens when you don’t ’study hard’, and don’t make an ‘effort to be smart’?”
RightWinged on November 21, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Right, because as we all know by now, the war in Iraq is about fighting for our freedom and not so the neocon vultures can increase their bank.
kafiiri on November 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM
So far as I can remember, stocks in those companies are all publicly available for purchase. If you really feel that’s all we’re doing, go cash in.
James on November 21, 2007 at 1:54 PM
kafiiri,
Anyone who volunteers to serve this country is a hero. Anyone who sheds blood for this country is a hero. Anyone who understands the importance of their mission and volunteers to go back into the fight after shedding blood is a hero.
Anyone who casts aspersions on our military and labels their heroism as stupid is a schmuck of the highest order.
That would be you, Nancy.
Did you get that from the NYT or MSNBC? You should read up on a few vultures who share your point of view. One of those vultures lives in California, a senator, whose husband has made hundreds of millions of dollars from military contracts. Why don’t you ask Fienstein how her bank account’s doing. How about another liberal @sshat vulture? Name of Murtha. This clown hates the military just like you, but the hypocrite has sent hundreds of millions back to his home district for guess what? Military contractors.
Now why don’t you take your neocon crapola and shove it.
fogw on November 21, 2007 at 1:57 PM
Duty, Honor, Country.
The Ugly American on November 21, 2007 at 4:39 PM
That is hardcore!!!
*salutes*
Yakko77 on November 21, 2007 at 8:29 PM
hey everyone, now Sgt. Hoyt here i just want to thank you all for your well wishes prayers and support. Recovery continues to go well and my goal is to return to Duty by Feb09. Im doing my best to put your tax dollars to good use.
Dragoonchris on November 3, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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