CHAD BRYANT MAYNARD
FINALLY! I finished the video. It was 2 years in the making, but I think it looks alright. I look forward to any thoughts on it.
Let me know what you think, please. Chad's video is here. It is about 28 MB, so it will take some time to download. I just
wanted to keep good quality to it.
I would like to extend my thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the Sitton family in Montrose, Colorado.
Cpl Chris Sitton served in the Army as a medic. He was killed on 19 August by a roadside bomb. His family mentions
that he was doing what he loved, and what he knew was right. It's a shame that more people don't realize just how much
our heroes want to be helping in nations that would otherwise have no hope. My thanks to Cpl Sitton for his bravery, his
caring, and his devotion. My family will sleep safe tonight because of the sacrifices made, especially yours.
To his family; the media has displayed far too many images of protesters who don't deserve to be mentioned by word of
mouth, nor by media coverage. What the media won't show is the heroes "happily" fighting to free an oppressed people
and defend a nation. My dad was with my baby brother watching the news one night as he was on leave. They saw
some of these despicable excuses for human beings protesting. My dad was upset. I know that Chad was upset, too.
But he replied very calmly to my dad, "Dad, we have to fight for the stupid ones as well."
I am sure that this is exactly what Chris would say, if I have read about his character right. It seems that he was
every bit the hero that he has been made to be. Stay strong and know that he was proud to wear the uniform.
He wasn't afraid of the consequences. He is deeply honored and respected.
Sleep easy, Cpl Sitton.
A NOTE TO FIRST TIME VISITORS: I have intentionally kept the pictures on this site fairly large so that if you choose
to download them, you will have them in a high quality format. This means that it will take some time to load this page.
Be patient, please.
Stay tuned in future weeks and months, I will update the video when I can get past some of these snags.
Last update: 12 Apr 2007
These are the pictures I have set up in memory of my little brother who is the greatest hero I know.
Moto Chad in Ramadi (Thanks to Robert Bergman!)
Chad's high school graduation with dad
Chad, patriotic looking. Thanks to USMC.MIL
Pictures of Chad with our dad.
I want to say a special thank you to the Rocky Mountain News who covered Chad�s story so fantastically. And another thanks to
Todd Heisler for the pictures of Chad�s ceremony. This page has a few of the pictures.
Rocky Mountain News Photos (Copyrighted Rocky Mountain News, courtesy Todd Heisler)
Here are some pictures from the NJROTC unit Chad and I were in.
This is a thank you to Letty Marino. Chad was dedicated as mile 8 in a marathon she ran. Thank you so much.
After reading Cindy Sheehan's letter on her web page, I decided to write a letter of my own. I want to say more on it, but as you can
probably imagine, I'm trying to do about a hundred things at once already on this page. I will have to try to add to it later. Click below
to read more of Chad's story in response to Cindy Sheehan's expression of her 1st amendment rights, which Chad helped ensure.
To e-mail Cindy Sheehan and tell her the truth about the dishonor she is doing, click here.
I also want to say a special thank you to this group, who does cross-stitch patterns for families, and for capital buildings in that
Troop's state. They completed a pattern for my mother in honor of Chad. Thank you.
http://geocities.com/americansoldiermemorialproject/?20055
Jacob Maynard (indymaynard@gmail.com)
On June 15th, 2005, Chad Maynard was the driver in a military convoy which carried and guarded snipers who would destroy more of the resistance to democracy and/or freedom in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Shortly after dropping off these snipers at their location, an improvised explosive device destroyed Chad�s vehicle, killing everyone inside. The snipers, which had just been dropped off, were called back to assist in the recovery and security operation for the Marines who were just killed. This operation turned out to be an important battle in the destruction of the militia cowards.
A few months later, Husan Abed Mizbar was arrested in connection with this act of cowardice. He is still awaiting trial by the new justice system of Iraq.
Lance Corporal Chad Maynard�s bravery is an example of the valor with which our military conducts itself. In my opinion, he is the epitome of bravery and heroism in the face of challenge.
For many people, it's difficult to understand the devotion some people have to the jobs they work in and the country they serve. But Chad knew that his service was paramount in the stability operations for Iraq. He knew that his service would take him from home and never allow him to return. He told certain family members that he would not be returning from this battle because he had a dream that told him so.
On 13 October, 2005, 1st battalion 5th Marines held a memorial service for all of the marines that were lost on their deployment. Gene Maynard, Chad's father was there along with Breanne Maynard (Kashefi), Chad's sister. There, they were told some great stories of Chad.
Early in Chad's fleet career, he had problems adjusting to the Marine Corps life style. He was known as a bit of a trouble maker in his unit. But during his deployment, he proved to be one of the greatest assets to his unit. While on a patrol in the city, Chad's unit was attacked from a mosque
by small arms fire. Many members were suppressed behind their vehicles. Chad ran around to a location which left him open to enemy fire and set up his squad automatic weapon. He was able to eliminate a majority of the threat which allowed the rest of the unit to move in and eliminate the insurgents.
Since
4 Jul 2006