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There has been    Dunlops here since February 1, 1999

This Site last updated: 4.28.08

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Bruce Dunlap is in his late 20s and has seen and done things he said will change him forever. He is a member of the Kansas National Guard. During his nine-month service in Iraq, Dunlap suffered severe injuries when an explosive device hit the vehicle in which he was riding. Bleeding from an arterial wound, Dunlap said he was clinically dead at the scene of the explosion before a shot of adrenaline and cardiopulmonary resuscitation revived him. Medics then flew him to a hospital in nearby Baghdad. Dunlap said what happened is simply part of his job description.
"As a soldier, you are almost constantly in harm's way," he said. "It's just part of the job. You just have to handle things one day and one mission at a time. "Once stabilized, Dunlap was flown to the United States, where he has undergone surgeries and physical therapy at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the last four months. His injuries include broken bones in his arm, hand and knee; tissue damage; and the loss of parts of several digits. However, he said he hopes for a nearly complete recovery, thanks to the medical attention he has received. In a ceremony on March 30,2007, President Bush awarded Dunlap a Purple Heart for his service. He also was given a medal for good conduct and four medals for service in Iraq.
"Reading the citations for the medal brings a few tears to my eyes," he said. "I think of all the fallen soldiers that gave their lives for the medal. I just gave a little bit for it, and maybe I can use that to continue to help other people through."
His stepmother, Leta Dunlap, said Bruce's family, which has a strong military history, was supportive of his decision to join the National Guard and hopeful about the opportunities it could provide. "We were the most proud of his courage to face his mobilization and his duties without fear," she said. "He had a job to do and a mission to complete, and he never wavered. "After his time at Walter Reed, Dunlap returned home to Kansas City, Mo. Even after coming home, he said some memories of his service still haunt him. "You look at everything differently afterward," he said. "It's as if a whole new world has opened up, and you can never close that door again once it's opened."

By: Katelynn Hasler  Kansas State Collegian

Major Alastair Dunlop, who has died aged 85, was awarded the MC and Bar while serving with the Bombay Grenadiers in the Burma campaign. in WWII.