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I have had the privilege of meeting a few over the years.
COL Glenn Fraizer (Bataan Death March POW)
Mr. Joe Galloway (War Correspondent made famous in We Were Soldiers.
Maj Gen Ed Mechenbier (Hanoi Hilton POW)
COL Danny McKnight (Blackhawk down)
Each of them has given back more then we could ever say thank you enough for.
COL Glenn Fraizer (Bataan Death March POW)
Mr. Joe Galloway (War Correspondent made famous in We Were Soldiers.
Maj Gen Ed Mechenbier (Hanoi Hilton POW)
COL Danny McKnight (Blackhawk down)
Each of them has given back more then we could ever say thank you enough for.
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the late CPL Rodolfo Hernandez, this guy is one crazy SOB if and when you read what he did in Korea
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God bless the USA was collective; I say God bless those guys, each and everyone of them, and their families!
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incredible video and I have met several hero's in my daily travels , not "MOH" winners just your everyday (Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airman). I'm extremely proud to walk up and shake their hand and let them know how proud we are for their sacrifice. Regardless of your military affiliation you have honorably served this "Great Nation", as have many of us former or retired members of the "Armed Forces" and hell yes oorah and Semper Fi...................
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My high school physics teacher was Col. John S. Loisel, USAF (ret.), who was a double-ace in P-38s, earned a Silver Star, and spent more time in combat in the Pacific than any other pilot. I also met LTC Charles C. Rogers (later MG Rogers), MOH, once.
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Off the top of my head....
Col. Ben Skardon: http://alumni-web.clemson.edu/ring/2013/10/02/personal-sacrifice-colonel-ben-skardon-38/ The video will tell his story, I've heard it several times firsthand. I couldn't do it justice.
He was in the Senior Platoon in '38. I was a member of it's successor Tiger Platoon from '00 - '02.
Capt. Philip Piazza (Merrill's Marauders / Ranger Hall of Fame) was a mentor to me when I was a cadet. Some of his stories are in the Library of Congress, I believe.
BG Phillip Bolte (Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Col. William Austin (Vietnam POW)
Col. Ben Skardon: http://alumni-web.clemson.edu/ring/2013/10/02/personal-sacrifice-colonel-ben-skardon-38/ The video will tell his story, I've heard it several times firsthand. I couldn't do it justice.
He was in the Senior Platoon in '38. I was a member of it's successor Tiger Platoon from '00 - '02.
Capt. Philip Piazza (Merrill's Marauders / Ranger Hall of Fame) was a mentor to me when I was a cadet. Some of his stories are in the Library of Congress, I believe.
BG Phillip Bolte (Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Col. William Austin (Vietnam POW)
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I have known Glenn Frazier for several years. He just spoke at my church for Veterans Day. I have also met a survivor from the USS Indianapolis from WWII. Very interesting gentleman. I don't remember his first name but his last name is Crane and he lives in Gulfport, MS
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Every service member, past, present and future, who signed a blank check with their life when they joined their respective service.
Every family member who stood behind and supported that service member while they served.
Individually, Billy Waugh, Special Forces SGM (R). Between the Army and CIA, over 50 years operational service kicking ass. Hands down the biggest hero I've had the honor of not only meeting but also getting to know some.
Every family member who stood behind and supported that service member while they served.
Individually, Billy Waugh, Special Forces SGM (R). Between the Army and CIA, over 50 years operational service kicking ass. Hands down the biggest hero I've had the honor of not only meeting but also getting to know some.
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I met MOH recipient Desmond T. Doss in Missoula in 97-98 timeframe. I was overwhelmed and forgot to salute him, which he graciously overlooked.
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