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COL Mustard

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24. Rick Rescorla was also a war hero, although he would never have referred to himself that way
Mon Sep 11, 2023, 12:45 PM
Sep 2023

He was a lieutenant in the First Cavalry Division at the Battle of Ia Drang (LZ X-Ray) in 1965 and he used some of those same Cornish songs to maintain his men's morale during an intense 3-day battle.

"We Were Soldiers Once...And Young"...and his picture is on the cover.

I never met him but met the authors at a book signing. He was a genuine hero.

KNR No words. niyad Sep 2023 #1
....yes AZ8theist Sep 2023 #59
KnR. iluvtennis Sep 2023 #2
"I have never been happier, you made my life" Prairie_Seagull Sep 2023 #3
Thank you. These are the memories we should be honoring today. n/t TygrBright Sep 2023 #4
THIS malaise Sep 2023 #33
He also served in the British and US armies and fought in the Battle of Ia Drang Ex Lurker Sep 2023 #5
And NOT A WORD about him from Big Media back then - just a loop of Rudy Colludy cosplaying peppertree Sep 2023 #8
Are you sure about that? mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2023 #21
Thanks for posting.. mountain grammy Sep 2023 #30
his name is familiar -- i remember hearing about this guy orleans Sep 2023 #28
I'm fortunate enough to have an autographed copy of the book. COL Mustard Sep 2023 #43
A True Warrior Captain_New_York Sep 2023 #6
It would have been an honor to have met him. Beacool Sep 2023 #12
Many forgotten hero's that day. MANY. republianmushroom Sep 2023 #7
A true hero. Beacool Sep 2023 #9
But do they want his image and story used to promote right wing bullshit? Effete Snob Sep 2023 #11
Wow!! Beacool Sep 2023 #13
Great point. Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2023 #29
I'm glad you posted this mountain grammy Sep 2023 #31
Generalizations like this are dangerous. Sure, it's good to be reminded that Martin68 Sep 2023 #36
Also, the guy WAS an authority Effete Snob Sep 2023 #39
Right, Rescorla was the expert in security just as there were medical experts JI7 Sep 2023 #58
That Twitter account then goes on to tell people to spread viruses and carry guns Effete Snob Sep 2023 #10
👍🏼...K&R...👍🏼 spanone Sep 2023 #14
A fine example of true heroism. What a shame he died while saving other lives. Vinca Sep 2023 #15
Another K&R ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #16
Tears. What a hero and what a horrible, horrible loss. chowder66 Sep 2023 #17
I feel a bit ignorant as this is the 1st time I have read anything on his story. K&R Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2023 #18
Thank you Wild blueberry Sep 2023 #19
One can only weep question everything Sep 2023 #20
Thank you for this. Not all heroes wear capes. LoisB Sep 2023 #22
I question if any of MSM will even mention his name today KS Toronado Sep 2023 #23
Well, WE remember him today, thanks to honored sentinels in our DU midst. calimary Sep 2023 #25
I've never heard this story. Why should people in the media have heard it? Martin68 Sep 2023 #37
Rick Rescorla was also a war hero, although he would never have referred to himself that way COL Mustard Sep 2023 #24
K & R...nt Wounded Bear Sep 2023 #26
A True Hero AmBlue Sep 2023 #27
Wow. Hotler Sep 2023 #32
Rest well Sir. BigOleDummy Sep 2023 #34
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Martin68 Sep 2023 #35
If you want to read about Rescorla, read this. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2023 #38
A really wonderful read, even with the sad ending we already know about. calimary Sep 2023 #48
i never knew this story. barbtries Sep 2023 #40
To my knowledge COL Mustard Sep 2023 #44
that's what the OP said I believe. barbtries Sep 2023 #45
Reminded me of John P O'Neil SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2023 #41
Oh my ... Delphinus Sep 2023 #42
💕🕯️🕊️😇🙁 Mahalo Rick Rescorla Cha Sep 2023 #46
Incredible act of selflessness SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #47
I never 3auld6phart Sep 2023 #49
Amazing! Thanx for posting. JohnnyRingo Sep 2023 #50
Unfortunately, the person who tweeted this went on to use it to rail against COVID restrictions... MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #51
Damn 3auld6phart Sep 2023 #52
Really bummed me out following the rest of his thread. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #54
It's the person that tweeted it that is shit. The guy Rick Rescorlo is still a hero JI7 Sep 2023 #55
Yes. Never claimed otherwise. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #56
.. Historic NY Sep 2023 #53
Heart Of A Soldier swong19104 Sep 2023 #57
Sometimes 'when you know, you know'. God bless him Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #60
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