Maine

US Army
Corporal Martin Bressler

Martin Bressler from Kennebunk, Me serve with the 1/87 Infantry 10th Mountain Division.  As one of the first conventional forces on the ground in  March of 2002, they were tasked to create a blocking position as part of Operation Anaconda.   Martins Unit was ambaushed and fought an 18 hour firefight.

Martin quotes, "The heroism I saw will stay with me the rest of my years. When people tell me that I am a hero, I tell them that i am not, but fought with a platoon of heroes."  Martin returned home after five years of service with the United States Army.  For his service he received the Purple Heart, Army Commendation, Valourous Unit Award, 2 Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service/Epeditionary Medal and Army Service Ribbon. Martin continues to serve his community as teacher and freshman soccer coach at St. Dominic Regional High School.

   
Each person who serves our great country is a hero in our eyes.