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Local Police Sgt.'s Brother Honored with Purple Heart General Interest
01/04/2006
Explosions, injuries, and death are day-to-day realities for soldiers fighting in Iraq. 35-year-old staff sergeant Jerry Majetich knows that all too well.

“…Lost his fingers and of course burns injuries to his body,” recalled his brother, Pasco Police Sergeant Ben Majetich.

While overseeing "Operation Clean Sweep" on October 29th a roadside bomb detonated, blowing the soldiers' vehicle apart.

“The bomb killed two and injured three including him,” said Majetich.

Jerry Majetich is the youngest of six boys in his family, all of whom have served in the military.

On January 1st, President Bush took time to say thank you for serving.

“I haven't seen him glowing like he was,” said Majetich.

He was glowing, and for the first time during the painful ordeal, he felt overwhelmed as President Bush pinned the Purple Heart medal on the staff sergeant's chest.

Now when Jerry Majetich looks in the mirror he doesn't only see the realities of war, he sees pride for his county.