...ere being held for the night caught fire. SSG Smith's wife saw the flames and notified SSG Smith. SSG Smith went on foot to the Kulmain Fire Station near his home to inform the fire fighters of the fire. The fire fighters were preparing to move when he arrived, and he led them to the barn about 500m away. When he arrived, SSG Smith saw the owner of the barn attempting to get his cattle out and to safety. SSG Smith immediately ran to assist the owner, and repeatedly (at least five times) entered the burning barn to get all the cows out and to safety. SSG Smith, with the owner of the barn and four other citizens led all the cows to a local school yard where they could be held as the firefighters fought the flames. Once the blaze was extinguished, SSG Smith returned to the barn to assist with the cleanup of the barn and the surrounding area.

This is "what right looks like" and demonstrates the compassion and caring nature of our Soldiers in the German community.