Someone You Should Know: U.S. Marine Lieutenant Andrew Kinard
Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match.
This week Bruce told us the story of U.S. Marine Lieutenant Andrew Kinard,
Freedom Alliance is an educational-charitable foundation that, among other things, provides college scholarships to the offspring of U.S. military personnel killed in action. Every year, coincident with the Army-Navy Game, the organization presents its “Defender of Freedom Award” to an individual whose character, courage and selfless deeds inspire virtuous service from the rest of us. This year’s recipient, U.S. Marine Lieutenant Andrew Kinard unequivocally meets these criteria.
The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce McQuain from QandO does an incredible job with the series every week.
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December 22, 2008 12:46 pm
My wife and I met 1LT Andrew Kinard when he was a plebe at USNA. We were able to see him grow into a young marine warrior. We saw him graduate from Marine Officer Basic Course at Quantico. He had develped into a charismatic young leader. We saw potential for him to be a major figure in whatever endeavor he chose. Lt Kinard’s ability to survive his extensive wounds clearly demonstrates the strength of his resolve. He is a light of hope representing the best of America’s youth.