These forgotten Mogadishu vets remember the operation their way

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These forgotten Mogadishu vets remember the operation their way
By Todd South
Mar 6, 03:38 PM
This Harley Davidson motorcycle was constructed as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the veterans who served in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993. Roland "Poncho" Carrizales (left), a Mogadishu veteran, was the first to sign the bike for Ed Ricord, the veteran who rebuilt the motorcycle, and his wife Laura Ricord plan to tour the country with the motorcycle to collect signatures from the remaining veterans and Gold Star Families, culminating in a presentation of the signed motorcycle to the 10th Mountain Division on the 30th anniversary of the battle. (Bethany Huff/Army)

Ed Ricord joined the Army in 1979, he trained as a medic.

Roland “Poncho” Carrizales signed up for the Army in 1991 and went to the 10th Mountain Division.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see)] Sgt (Join to see) SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Paul Ayotte CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke PV2 Scott Mollette SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown