The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal

RIP SFC Paul Smith.

I came through the exact location SFC Smith fought and died in about a day after he died. My platoon and then my company was ordered to hold our position in that same spot and we remained there for several months. We knew what happened there and who he was even then. He was one hell of a Soldier and NCO.