Spc . ` I got into a car and pretty much flew down there , '' Asbai Ramirez was in Iraq during much of his wife 's pregnancy . He returned to the U.S. on his baby 's due date , but had to take leave . On Thanksgiving , he flew to Baghdad then rushed to the hospital . Ramirez says he was there about 30 minutes before his son was born .
Spc . Asbai Ramirez was in Iraq during much of his wife 's pregnancy . He returned to the U.S. on his baby 's due date , but had to take leave . On Thanksgiving , he flew to Baghdad then rushed to the hospital . Ramirez says he was there about 30 minutes before his son was born .