A True Hero

[Thorne]

I'm with you 100% on this one. So many serve so honorably to protect us, regardless of the political machinations which place them in harm's way. They deserve every ounce of our thanks and respect.

In the same vein, I would place police officers and firefighters among those deserving of honor. They, too, risk their lives every day to serve their communities, and in my opinion they get far less respect than they deserve.

Regarding Captain Freeman: I wonder if he was the inspiration for the pilot in the movie "We Were Soldiers" who performed the same kind of feats. I know the book that the movie was based upon was a true story. Could it have been him?

[Ragoczy]

Regarding Captain Freeman: I wonder if he was the inspiration for the pilot in the movie "We Were Soldiers" who performed the same kind of feats. I know the book that the movie was based upon was a true story. Could it have been him?

I don't know if it was based on him. What's most incredible to me is that the act isn't unique -- the MOH citations are amazing to read (http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html). If they put some of these things in a movie, you'd swear it could never happen.

[DIXIE LASS]

I say right on, Ragcozy, not only to you but all who replied positively. You are right, the stories about Medal of Honor recipients are truly amazing.
You must also have one very large set of brass balls to post what you did on here. I've noticed that lots of posters, when discussing political issues, have a very noticeably leftish leaning. If you get hammered, I'd be honored to be your friend. That took a lot of guts.

[Thorne]

You must also have one very large set of brass balls to post what you did on here. I've noticed that lots of posters, when discussing political issues, have a very noticeably leftish leaning. If you get hammered, I'd be honored to be your friend. That took a lot of guts.

I think you'll find that there are quite a lot of "leftish leaning" posters almost anywhere you go. They always seem to be the most vocal about the topics they post on. I think it's a case of, "If I'm loud enough and annoying enough people will think I'm right!"

There are quite a lot of us center-of-the-road types, too. And, naturally, we are always right. Or left. Or somewhere in the middle, I guess.

[Dr_BuzzCzar]

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Regarding Captain Freeman: I wonder if he was the inspiration for the pilot in the movie "We Were Soldiers" who performed the same kind of feats. I know the book that the movie was based upon was a true story. Could it have been him?

Cpt. Bruce Crandall was the pilot that was referenced in Gen Moore's book and the movie. The story of LZ X-Ray and the troopers that fought there were legendary to us new "FNG" Skytroopers that came to VN later. I met Gen Moore at a book signing in San Antonio, TX. He still impresses the hell out of me.


Normally, I'd sign my name as well as units but being as this is a BDSM site I'll not do that, so here's who I served with:
1/5, 1st Cavalry Division
AnKhe, Bong Son, RVN 1966-67

18th Brigade, IFFV Nha Trang, RVN 1967-68

[Thorne]

Cpt. Bruce Crandall was the pilot that was referenced in Gen Moore's book and the movie. The story of LZ X-Ray and the troopers that fought there were legendary to us new "FNG" Skytroopers that came to VN later. I met Gen Moore at a book signing in San Antonio, TX. He still impresses the hell out of me.

Normally, I'd sign my name as well as units but being as this is a BDSM site I'll not do that, so here's who I served with:
1/5, 1st Cavalry Division
AnKhe, Bong Son, RVN 1966-67

18th Brigade, IFFV Nha Trang, RVN 1967-68

I knew the story was based on a true event, though I wasn't familiar with the particulars until after I saw the movie. I wasn't sure whether they were using the real peoples' names or not. Thanks for the update. I have a lot of respect for all who served, and still serve, especially during that era. I was eligible for the draft myself in late 1968, but I got lucky and wasn't called up. I would have gone if drafted, but I can't say I'm sorry I didn't have to. I know a couple of guys who didn't come back, and a couple who came back in body, but not in spirit. And some who came back and made something of themselves. Regardless, they all deserve our respect and gratitude.

As do you. Thank you.