Matt from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly collaboration to bring the inspirational, true stories of the men and women fighting for us around the world to the radio. This week, Matt focused on SGT 1st Class Paul Ray Smith, the only soldier to win the Congressional Medal of Honor in the war in Iraq so far,

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. On that day, Sergeant First Class Smith was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area when his Task Force was violently attacked by a company-sized enemy force. Realizing the vulnerability of over 100 fellow soldiers, Sergeant First Class Smith quickly organized a hasty defense consisting of two platoons of soldiers, one Bradley Fighting Vehicle and three armored personnel carriers. As the fight developed, Sergeant First Class Smith braved hostile enemy fire to personally engage the enemy with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons, and organized the evacuation of three wounded soldiers from an armored personnel carrier struck by a rocket propelled grenade and a 60mm mortar round. Fearing the enemy would overrun their defenses, Sergeant First Class Smith moved under withering enemy fire to man a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a damaged armored personnel carrier. In total disregard for his own life, he maintained his exposed position in order to engage the attacking enemy force. During this action, he was mortally wounded. His courageous actions helped defeat the enemy attack, and resulted in as many as 50 enemy soldiers killed, while allowing the safe withdrawal of numerous wounded soldiers. Sergeant First Class Smith’s extraordinary heroism and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division “Rock of the Marne,” and the United States Army.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Leader.

Matt from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly collaboration to bring the inspirational, true stories of the men and women fighting for us around the world to the radio. This week, Matt focused on SGT 1st Class Paul Ray Smith, the only soldier to win the Congressional Medal of Honor in the war in Iraq so far,

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. On that day, Sergeant First Class Smith was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area when his Task Force was violently attacked by a company-sized enemy force. Realizing the vulnerability of over 100 fellow soldiers, Sergeant First Class Smith quickly organized a hasty defense consisting of two platoons of soldiers, one Bradley Fighting Vehicle and three armored personnel carriers. As the fight developed, Sergeant First Class Smith braved hostile enemy fire to personally engage the enemy with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons, and organized the evacuation of three wounded soldiers from an armored personnel carrier struck by a rocket propelled grenade and a 60mm mortar round. Fearing the enemy would overrun their defenses, Sergeant First Class Smith moved under withering enemy fire to man a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a damaged armored personnel carrier. In total disregard for his own life, he maintained his exposed position in order to engage the attacking enemy force. During this action, he was mortally wounded. His courageous actions helped defeat the enemy attack, and resulted in as many as 50 enemy soldiers killed, while allowing the safe withdrawal of numerous wounded soldiers. Sergeant First Class Smith’s extraordinary heroism and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division “Rock of the Marne,” and the United States Army.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Leader.

Tonight we brought the best of the Massachusetts blogs covering state politics to the radio. We discussed the governor’s race with David Kravitz, co-founder of the liberal blog Blue Mass Group; and Matt Margolis, co-founder of the conservative blog Hub Politics.

I want to thank both guys for coming into the studio and having such an enjoyable discussion on the race for the corner office.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Leader.

Tonight we brought the best of the Massachusetts blogs covering state politics to the radio. We discussed the governor’s race with David Kravitz, co-founder of the liberal blog Blue Mass Group; and Matt Margolis, co-founder of the conservative blog Hub Politics.

I want to thank both guys for coming into the studio and having such an enjoyable discussion on the race for the corner office.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Leader.

Tonight we brought the best of the Massachusetts blogs covering state politics to the radio. We discussed the governor’s race with David Kravitz, co-founder of the liberal blog Blue Mass Group; and Matt Margolis, co-founder of the conservative blog Hub Politics.

I want to thank both guys for coming into the studio and having such an enjoyable discussion on the race for the corner office.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Leader.

Someone You Should Know: Jared Raymond

Salem News, September 23

He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade

Combat Team based at Ford Hood, Texas.

He was remembered yesterday in Swampscott as a sweet, respectful and

well-liked kid who grew into a man after joining the Army.

"He loved what he was doing. He loved the Army. He loved his country,"

said Dunnigan, a classmate of Raymond's who is himself a Navy veteran

of the Iraq war.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week

Kevin & Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders

in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called

“Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best

of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on

AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

South Boston legend, Marine and Vietnam war hero Tom Lyons joined us on Pundit Review Radio to give us a preview of The Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s annual convention which will be held in Boston from September 26th through October 1st, 2006.

The Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, will be in attendance, along with 78 out of the 111 living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Someone You Should Know: Jared Raymond

Salem News, September 23

He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade

Combat Team based at Ford Hood, Texas.

He was remembered yesterday in Swampscott as a sweet, respectful and

well-liked kid who grew into a man after joining the Army.

"He loved what he was doing. He loved the Army. He loved his country,"

said Dunnigan, a classmate of Raymond's who is himself a Navy veteran

of the Iraq war.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week

Kevin & Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders

in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called

“Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best

of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on

AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Someone You Should Know: Jared Raymond

Salem News, September 23

He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade

Combat Team based at Ford Hood, Texas.

He was remembered yesterday in Swampscott as a sweet, respectful and

well-liked kid who grew into a man after joining the Army.

"He loved what he was doing. He loved the Army. He loved his country,"

said Dunnigan, a classmate of Raymond's who is himself a Navy veteran

of the Iraq war.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week

Kevin & Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders

in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called

“Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best

of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on

AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

South Boston legend, Marine and Vietnam war hero Tom Lyons joined us on Pundit Review Radio to give us a preview of The Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s annual convention which will be held in Boston from September 26th through October 1st, 2006.

The Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, will be in attendance, along with 78 out of the 111 living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

What is Pundit Review Radio?

Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.