What has the LIFE and LEGACY of Muhammad Ali Taught you?

SPC Andrew Griffin — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:25:52 -0400

Muhammad Ali passed Yesterday Evening, June 3, 2016. He lived his life as the Champion we have known him to be. His impact wasn't just known for what he did in the sport of Boxing but the impact he had on the World. He will be known for his Character, his intelligence, and his Conviction. How has the Life of the Great man influenced you?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2016 1:38 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:38:39 -0400

Stand by your beliefs regardless of the cost.

Response by LTC David Brown made Jun 4 at 2016 1:45 PM

LTC David Brown — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:45:43 -0400

Do not turn on your friends when they stand by your side. Ali turned on Joe Frazier after Frazier helped finance Ali's legal appeals, Fraziers let Ali use his gym , Frazier testified for him in court for Ali.. Ali returned the favors by calling Frazier names and putting Frazier's family in jeopardy . Indeed, Frazier'sfamily required police protection. Ali's actions created a feud that lasted for decades. This sorry mess has been so well covered up the only quick reference I could find of it was on wiki.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Jun 4 at 2016 3:10 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:10:46 -0400

Whether you agree or disagree with him, he stood up for what he believed in. And lost 4 prime years of his career as a result.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Jun 4 at 2016 5:01 PM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 17:01:52 -0400

Honestly... Nothing, but I will take the opportunity to lean about this fella.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Jun 4 at 2016 5:35 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 17:35:03 -0400

He showed me he was in a class of his own. If you have a big mouth then you better back it up.

Response by LTC David Brown made Jun 4 at 2016 6:10 PM

LTC David Brown — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:10:18 -0400

Anther interesting thing about Ali is that his great grand father was an Irishman whomarried a free black women. In 1972 Ali visited the family of his great grand father.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2016 6:40 PM

SP5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:40:55 -0400

A great boxer and athlete who was manipulated by those with much to gain politically and economically by having his name associated with their efforts. He did stand for his beliefs, whether or not they were popular with the public at large.

Response by SPC William Bunce made Jun 5 at 2016 10:03 PM

SPC William Bunce — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:03:26 -0400

He did everything he possibly could to avoid military service. I don't think he liked this county very much either.

Response by GySgt Moses Lozano made Jun 6 at 2016 9:41 PM

GySgt Moses Lozano — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:41:01 -0400

That a draft dodger could be successful too.