Crossing the Threshold

The Courage of Scott Carded It is difficult to chouse what one will do when faced with a intent or devastation decision. Many do not even encounter such choices. What is thought in that spit second moment? You could sustain yourself or possibly save another you could also die trying. Could you put whole self-regarding values apart and complete an absolute act of courage? This is a man who did. Scott Carded had the courage to risk his own aliveness for anothers.It was Coots third deployment. He is Infantry. He and his men walk directly into an enemy ruse. Gun tone-beginning and grenades threaten their very(prenominal) existence. Staff Sergeant screams to take cover, but it is too late for one man. He is down, lying vulnerably in the open. Between shots and explosions, Scott can hear the agonizing screams. He has no time to hesitate, enemy fire is closing in. Stay behind cover in safety or aide his brother in arms. No man left behind he shouts at his commanding officer.Scott te ars through the mainstay toward the screaming, toward the danger, toward his possible death. As he reaches his destination, he is shot through his hand by an enemys rifle. Does he take flight? No. He drags the man who has been shot through his stomach the 500 Ft. To cover with his other hand. Scott hears an all too familiar screech. He will not lose this man, not now he knows what to do. He lies on top of him to absorb the airborne shrapnel from the grenade. The metal pierces his back and side.That man is alive today because Scott risked his life for him. Scott crossed the threshold when he stepped out of cover to retrieve a friend. He overcame fear of death and fear of failure. Courage is not absence of fear, but making the choice to overcome it, facing it head-on. Scott Carded was awarded a bronze star and multiple purple hearts in reward of his single act of courage. He did not give up. He was determined. Do not give up on your objective you whitethorn even save a life.