this is the story of a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was leading a mission near Baghdad International Airport when his unit was ambushed by a large enemy force with over 100 fellow soldiers in danger Smith took immediate action he organized a defense engaged the enemy with hand grenades and even helped Evacuate the wounded knowing the stakes he manned A50 caliber machine gun on a damaged vehicle fully exposed to enemy fire his bravery held the line repelling the attack and saving countless lives Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith gave his life in the fight but his actions led to the defeat of the enemy and the safe withdrawal of his fellow soldiers for his extraordinary heroism he was posum awarded the Medal of Honor Paul Ray Smith's Legacy lives on a testament to courage and sacrifice