The truly tragic part of Marks Story Follows. Mark was not injured in Iraq.

Meet 29-year-old Sgt. Mark Comporato. Five years ago he joined the Army because he wanted to get away and do something different. One day while dropping a friend off at college, he noticed a recruiting flyer for the Army. It wasn't long before he took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and soon thereafter enlisted. In October 2005 he deployed as a sergeant to
Iraq with B Battery, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade. During the four months while he was in
Iraq he diligently worked as a truck driver transporting heavy equipment. Just like every soldier while deployed, he was looking forward to his leave. This leave was significant for Sgt. Comporato: He would be going home in January to see his newborn baby. After spending quality time with his son, it was time to hang out with his brother. On Feb. 5, 2005 - three days before he would be making the trip back to
Iraq - Sgt. Comporato attended a party with his brother. "While at the party everything was great. We had a couple of drinks, and then after some time, we left," he said softly as he reminisced. "As we walked to the car we got jumped from behind. All I can remember is falling to the ground and my brother telling me to get up." Sgt Comporato paused before he continued. "I looked at my brother and told him, I can't, I can't.'"

I have searched and can find no information about the arrest or prosecution of the people who assaulted Mark. How sad is the statement when it is more dangerous for a service member at home then in a war zone.