Iraq war vet honored by Border Patrol agents at Terry Hills golf tournament

Posted by Howard Owens on August 6, 2009 - 5:09pm
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When I ran into the Harley-riding Border Patrol agents today, they said they were in town for a golf tournament at Terry Hills co-sponsored by the Border Patrol and that I should show up at 4 p.m. because "one of the real hereos" was going to get an award from the Border Patrol.

Mark O'Brien, from Marilla (just outside of East Aurora), served in Iraq as Marine corporal, where in service to his country, he lost an arm and a leg. O'Brien is married with a child (in the stroller, far right of the picture).

The group presented O'Brien with a $1,000 check as a token of appreciation for his service.  He received at least five standing ovations during the presentation.

Posted by John Woodworth JR on August 6, 2009 - 5:33pm
Welcome Home Mark "Semper Fi"
Posted by Gary Spencer on August 7, 2009 - 7:26am
Thank you for your service to this country Mark, and may GOD bless you!
Posted by Bea McManis on August 7, 2009 - 8:18am
Welcome home, Mark. Blessings on you and your family.
Posted by bud prevost on August 7, 2009 - 8:24am
God bless you and your family, young man. You of all know this war is not about our politics, rather the freedom of the Iraqi people. I truly am grateful that we have stellar men and women willing to sacrifice for the good of our nation, and to represent the US to the world. Good luck!