 That evening , the patrol was attacked by a group of at least 60 insurgents , who had established two positions on a wooded ridge about 50 @-@ yards above the patrol and attempted to outflank Monti and his team . The Americans took cover and returned fire , and Monti radioed for artillery and close air support . Enemy fire killed Staff Sergeant Patrick Lybert . Another Soldier , Specialist Brian J. Bradbury , was severely wounded and left lying in the open between the enemy and the team 's position . Staff Sergeant Chris Cunningham , leader of the patrol 's sniper team , called out that he was going to try to rescue Bradbury . Monti replied , " That ’ s my guy . I am going to get him . " 
