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Russell Kyle Burleson
Branch: Army
Rank: Specialist
Home: Springhill, LA

SPC Russell Kyle Burleson of the 1st Cavalry Division was critically wounded in a firefight, Sadr City, Iraq, August 18, 2004 while serving as a top gunner on a HMMWV.

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Matthew Cole
Branch: Marines
Rank: Corporal
Home: Covington, LA

Cpl Matthew Cole was on his second tour of duty when he and another Marine were struck by a mortar round shot by insurgents. Cpl Cole suffered injuries to his spinal cord and lungs which left him a T-8 paraplegic.

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News and Updates

War injuries draw couple, community closer SPRINGHILL -- When Russell "Kyle" Burleson joined the Army, he was willing to give his life for his country. Instead, he forfeited much more.

Vet Comes Home to a Changed World Paralyzed in Iraq, soldier benefits from kindness of strangers By Bob Faw NBC Nightly News

Wounded Springhill soldier looking ahead Van, home, hope, love of family and community help Kyle Burleson.