Jeff Jamaleldine - American Hero

Spiegel Online recently published a fascinating article, An American GI from Berlin, on Jeff Jamaleldine - a real American hero.

Jeff was born in Berlin and even participated in anti-American demonstrations as a teenager. But as Jeff grew up he came to appreciate freedom and respect those who make it possible.

Jeff moved to the United States to attend school and in 2005 he joined the United States Army.

Jeff is happily married and have two sons, Aron and David. Jeff says “How can I say to my sons, stand up for something, fight for what you think is right, if I don’t do anything myself?”

Jeff has been shot in battle twice. The first time he was hit in the chest, but his bullet resistant vest stopped the round from penetrating. On the next occasion, Jeff was not so lucky. He was hit in the chin with a rifle round and nearly killed. His chin had to be surgically rebuilt — a long and painful process.

In addition to his service in the U.S. Army, Jeff donates 10% of his Army pay every month to UNICEF.

Jeff Jamaleldine is a real American hero.