Comments on: Soldier of the Week – MSG Gabriel Fierro Sr.

By: fierro

fierro — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:31:42 +0000

Good job for the article.

Haterz gonna hate and I respect my father and probably the son who will always be with him through the toughest times so when a negative comment and wants to start something with him and puts their name as anymonous tells you that you that they are scared to give their name out to the world.

So que te vas hacer?

Y Tu sabes quien yo soy.

By: MSG Gabriel Fierro

MSG Gabriel Fierro — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:30:59 +0000

Good morning,
Wow, never knew I rated such negative comments. I am a desk pusher, my first four years as a Cavalry Scout, very proud of that as well. As an HR manager, I requested 15 times to be sent to Iraq, and after three years, I was able to be on the front line with my fellow Soldiers. I was there to do a job, pulled over 140 combat missions, was decorated with a Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge, however, everyone is absolutely correct, I am not the hero, my war buddies are. The junior Soldiers who placed themselves in danger to make the mission happen, the ones who stood guard, along side me, (I pulled guard duty, mess duty, gunner, driver, as well as my MSG Duties).
If I did anything to offend the negative emailer, I truly apologize, as in my youth, I may have done some dumb things, (Actually, everyone I have known will agree to that as well) however, we all hope to learn, to look inside ourselves and decide that we no longer want to be that person, and that change is always possible. I know that some people live on being negative, living with hate in their heart, and that must eat them alive, as I have been there, stopped doing it.
I will not hide behind being anonymous, not afraid to confront anyone who has decided that I am not worthy. You are absolutely right, I am not. I serve the United States of America, I am an Apache Indian, an American Soldier for the past 32 years, am proud of my heritage, and acknowledge that I am humbled every day by the Soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan for multiple tours, that have come back, broken in mind or body, or even lose their home, their family, and most of all their lives. I pray for them every day, I pray for the people who do not understand that everyone, no matter how small their part is in this war, is important, and that even a “desk Jockey” can do their job with integrity and honor.
If anyone cares to contact me, and I can either explain or apologize for past transgressions, I can be reached at elvisp61@hotmail.com, or my cell phone is 704-907-8836. My forefathers believed that a true warrior is not the one that fights every battle, but one that lives with faith, honor, courage, and integrity, and in the tribes hour of need, will always be of service, always stand on the front line, and in that case, I am that Apache Warrior. HHHOOOAAAHHH!!!
Excelsior,
Master Sergeant
Gabriel D. Fierr Sr
US Army

By: CJ

CJ — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:08:46 +0000

Anonymous,

Spoken like the self-absorbed prick I’ve come in contact with so many times in my career. Obviously, a junior enlisted Soldier who doesn’t know how things work at the senior enlisted ranks. Guess what, numbnuts? I only served a year in Iraq as well. And because I’m a Master Sergeant as well, there aren’t many combat roles for me to play that DON’T involve a desk. Maybe you should reach down and grab your sack and man up. There are different MOS and different jobs in the military. You’re probably part of the 10% that people like MSG Fierro and I have to dedicate 90% of our time towards.

By: not important

not important — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:19:57 +0000

That is an awesome article! Not sure who made the negative comment, but wow! I guess they are scared of a desk pusher like you! lol…someone who has no respect for themselves or others.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:49:53 +0000

“Fierro, along with his wife and children, currently lives in Charlotte, N.C.?”

So which wife is it?
Maria, Michelle, Carol, Cathy, Stacy, or Sylvia?
And which children?
Christian, Jacob, Alexis, Emily, Nickolas, Gabriel Jr., or the ones you don’t even know about?

So the thing is, you shouldn’t have been picked, you only served one year in Iraq, while the rest of the years you were behind a desk. You’re still alive and well, while the ones that are dead have spent their lives in dedication to the war. Whereas you think that spending one year in Iraq, you deserve a medal. Whoopydoo.

By: MSG Gabriel Fierro

MSG Gabriel Fierro — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:10:14 +0000

Wow,
I would like to thank you for the article, I did not know this until I was checking my name under Google search.
I am just an old schmuck, trying to save the world, one person at a time.
Thanks again, and Have a great holiday.
Sincerely,
MSG Gabriel Fierro Sr.