http://gazingattheflag.blogspot.com/2007/0...s-suh-seal.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class James E. Suh - SEAL TEAM 1

Petty Officer 2nd Class James E. Suh was born March 2, 1977, in Chicago. He was raised in South Florida by his father. He was 28. He was killed in Afghanistan when his helicopter was shot down by enemy fire.

Academics was a priority for him at Deerfield Beach High School, but Suh also starred on the tennis and swim teams. He attended many classes for advanced and gifted students. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Statistics at the University of Florida in 1999. Although he wanted to become a veterinarian, he instead joined the Navy in January 2001 and became a SEAL. After basic airborne training in Georgia, and more SEAL training in Coronado and Panama City Beach, Fla., he joined SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 1, 2002.


Known as Sung Gap Suh to his family, Korean immigrants, he was extremely close to his family and had recently moved his father to be with him in Hawaii. "James exuded passion and pride in being part of an elite group of men who defied the limits of human physical and mental endurance," his sister Claudia Suh Bown said. "He was always a protector of his family and friends and became equally committed to defending and protecting our country."

His awards include the Bronze Star (with Combat V), Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

Why did he join US military to fight a war that has nothing to do with him?

A useless death to make white American man rich.

May an American hero rest in peace. His sacrifice for his countrymen and women will never be forgotten.

He wasn't an American. He was just a confused Korean brought death by this warmongering country.

BAN DAEJANG!!!!!!!!

You are an idiot.

OK, let's see

James joined the Navy in January 2001. When did the war in Iraq and Afghanistan started? That's right, Sept, 2001 and March 2003.

James was born in United States, not Korea. You are telling me the attack on Sept 11 has no effect on him?

Remember the Fallen.

So your point is a Korean born in America cannot be considered an American...because he was asian?

I highly doubt he would have agreed with your sentiment. Who are you to decide where his allegiances should have lied?

What a moronic, small-minded comment. It's just as bad as when white rednecks ask me where are you "ORIGINALLY" from when I reply that I am from the US as I'm a 4th generation Japanese American.