Congratulations to a constituent, Chris Cook of Mukwonago on being awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device. Cook was awarded the Bronze Star medial in a special ceremony in Elkhorn Saturday for his courageous conduct in the Army National Guard medical unit, Bravo Company, 118th Medical Battalion.
Cook’s heroic actions in Baghdad on September 12, 2004 saved the lives of fellow soldiers and distinguish him as representing the very best America’s military has to offer. Confronting the enemy, Cook put his own life on the line and fired shots at an oncoming suicide bomber. This quick, decisive move caused the car bomb to explode earlier than was intended. Cook’s fellow soldiers are alive today because of his bravery.
Today, Cook continues to provide valuable service to his fellow Americans, working as a nurse and emergency medical services coordinator and instructing classes on medical care.
The Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel ran a nice piece about
Cook and his heroism.
