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MARINE CORPS
AFgHANISTAN
LUBBOCK
Corpsman Cannon’s unit was in the Kunar Province. and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, a Global War
They had come under heavy attack more than once on Terrorism Service Medal, Hawaii Medal of Honor
and survived. On October 2, 2007, Corporal Ian and the Bronze Star with Valor. “Doc” Cannon will
Parrish and Corpsman Cannon came under heavy long be remembered by the Marines with whom he
enemy fire. The corporal was wounded. Rather than served in Afghanistan. He is missed by the friends
seeking cover, Corpsman Cannon remained exposed and family who knew him as he grew up in Lubbock.
as he maneuvered to treat Corporal Parrish’s wounds, Corpsman Cannon used his talents in service to his
which did save Parrish’s life. During this heroic fellow man and his nation, and his contributions are
action, Mark was shot in the chest and killed. appreciated.
Mark Cannon made the ultimate sacrifice. For his (This story was based on interviews with Judge Tom
service and actions, Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Cannon, Retired and an article by Robin Pyle.)
Russell Cannon was awarded a Purple Heart, a Navy
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