Courage Under Fire: The Pfc. Cook Story
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Uploaded by USArmyEurope on May 19, 2011
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On March 7th, 2010 Pfc. Nicholas Cook of Hungry Horse, Montana was killed in action when his platoon was ambushed in Afghanistan. During the fire fight, he rose from cover to provide suppressive fire for his comrades, exposing himself to a barrage of enemy fire from a force that greatly outnumbered the platoon. For his valorous actions that day, Pfc. Cook was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. Five of the soldiers who were there that day serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade's Battle Company, 2nd Battalion 503rd Infantry Regiment, share the story of their friend and comrade, Pfc. Nicholas Cook, in their own words. Produced by Jesse Granger. Video by Jesse Granger, Jim McGee and Sgt. Edwin Perez.
Featured in this video (pictured left to right):
Staff Sgt. Paul Ramirez
Squad Leader, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
El Paso, TX
Spc. Geoffrey Cross
SAW Gunner, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
Morganton, NC
Sgt. Kevin Shepard
Fire Team Leader, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
Prosser, WA
Spc. Matias Garcia
SAW Gunner, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
Fulton, NY
Sgt. Scott Bass
Paratrooper, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
St. Louis, MS
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Always Paratroopers ! AIRBORNE ! Always for our brothers !! I feel your loss Brothers .. Never always be the same for a loss of a Brother...
reddevilparatrooper 6 days ago
Nick you were a very brave dude. We all miss ya a lot in the canyon! To whom ever helped with this video, thanks, it means a lot to us, his friends, to hear what went down and how our buddy died defending our country! Hearing these guys talk about how chill Nick was gives me the chills cause they are so right, he was such a cool dude. R.I.P. Cook! Every time I hit the slopes I'll do a run in your honor hommie! I hope you got those snowboards we sent ya the night we all had a bonfire after your
swamperdan26 2 months ago
The IRON WARRIORS video youtube.com/watch?v=E0LJX1Er6lE
presents the Past as a Prologue to the future exploring the usefulness of military history while illustrating remarkable individuals, leadership skills and contributions made by the USA Army. The Iron Warriors highlights the fact that today’s soldier is required to function in many sectors and expertise levels in our global environment and thus their unique ability to transfer military skills into the private sector job market.
RDIGlobal 5 months ago
nick you will be remembered. you are why we are free. this is a hero a true hero. it takes guts to to do what you do. special at your age. you will live on
luvinu21 9 months ago
nick you will be remembered. you are why we are free. this is a hero a true hero. it takes guts to to do what you do. special at your age. you will live on
luvinu21 9 months ago
As a Vietnam vet and living near where Nicolas was from, this video makes me feel very proud to know we have guys like Nicolas and the ones in the video, willing to serve in the military today. A very appropriate Memorial Day video.
flatheadvideo 9 months ago
It is so heartwarming to see and hear these soldiers, in the short time they had to know Nick, to completely understand and appreciate this fine young man. It is comforting to know he was surrounded by these special soldiers at the end.
Barb0938 9 months ago
R.I.P. Kid. You are pure American.
BeardHero420 9 months ago
HERO, he is always going to be remembered by his men and all they ever come in contact with. Hats off to you kid.
jorpizarro 9 months ago
R.I.P. Brother. Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. I wish nothing but the best for your family and friends as they live to protect the memory of you PFC. Nicholas Scott Cook. Airborne!
MudPuppy1971 9 months ago