klrblindkid1 All American 942 Posts user info edit post |
David L was hit by an EED (electronic explosive device) while on patrol in Afghanistan. He suffered severe injuries, including shrapnel in his left leg, the loss of his right leg, 2 collasped lungs, and other bumps, cuts, and bruises. He had on full protective gear, which we have to thank for his life. 10/26/2010 1:23:04 AM |
wwwebsurfer All American 10217 Posts user info edit post |
I'll pray for David L 10/26/2010 1:26:20 AM |
Spontaneous All American 27372 Posts user info edit post |
Done and done. 10/26/2010 1:29:03 AM |
klrblindkid1 All American 942 Posts user info edit post |
just got word that he also has a broken arm, torn retina, and both his ear drums are perforated 10/26/2010 1:30:00 AM |
Tarun almost 11687 Posts user info edit post |
FDT for dem troops! 10/26/2010 1:30:14 AM |
klrblindkid1 All American 942 Posts user info edit post |
thanks ya'll 10/26/2010 1:42:51 AM |
BigHitSunday Dick Danger 51059 Posts user info edit post |
hes gonna be one KILLER blind kid10/26/2010 1:39:03 PM |
OopsPowSrprs All American 8383 Posts user info edit post |
I was wondering which brave soul would troll this thread. 10/26/2010 1:40:20 PM |
BigHitSunday Dick Danger 51059 Posts user info edit post |
im sworn to Serve. 10/26/2010 1:48:41 PM |
djeternal Bee Hugger 62661 Posts user info edit post |
well at least only 2 of his lungs collapsed 10/26/2010 1:50:46 PM |
indy All American 3624 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "SHOULDN'TA
BEEN
THERE" |
10/26/2010 2:04:51 PM |
Air Half American 772 Posts user info edit post |
Whats the difference in a eed and a ied?
Gotta know what im praying for. 10/26/2010 2:33:29 PM |
BigHitSunday Dick Danger 51059 Posts user info edit post |
ipod shrapnel 10/26/2010 2:34:48 PM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
Damn.
God bless David L. 10/26/2010 2:37:59 PM |
BobbyDigital Thots and Prayers 41777 Posts user info edit post |
Damn
My brother-in-law is being deployed to afgan in two weeks. I hate reading stuff like this. 10/26/2010 2:39:29 PM |
theDuke866 All American 52766 Posts user info edit post |
^^^^ pretty sure she meant IED 10/26/2010 2:44:27 PM |
wwwebsurfer All American 10217 Posts user info edit post |
I think one is detonated via electronic means - timer, cell phone, gps position, etc.
The other is strapped to some willing champ and set off by hand. Or contact - like a mine. 10/26/2010 3:39:33 PM |
theDuke866 All American 52766 Posts user info edit post |
they're all still IEDs
RCIED=Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device VBIED=Vehicle-borne... CWIED=Command wire... VOIED=Victim Operated... (pressure plate, trip wire, IR trigger, etc) SVIED=Suicide vest...
other acronyms you'll see are:
IRAM (improvised rocket assisted mortar) EFP (explosively formed penetrator...this is a type of shaped charge that fires a metal slug and can defeat heavy armor. shitty ones can be homemade, but generally they're provided by state sponsors)
[Edited on October 26, 2010 at 9:07 PM. Reason : don't mean to turn this threat into IED school.] 10/26/2010 9:06:55 PM |
JCASHFAN All American 13916 Posts user info edit post |
If he survived an EFP he's a lucky mother-fucker. 10/26/2010 9:14:33 PM |
aph319 All American 8570 Posts user info edit post |
So his right leg is completely gone? Damn. Sorry about that. 10/26/2010 9:23:21 PM |