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| Statue to Rick Rescorla dedicated at Ft. Benning GA |
| 2006-04-02 |
Susan Rescorla said she was amazed at the turnout Saturday [1 Apr 2006] for the unveiling of a statue at Fort Benning honoring her late husband, Ia Drang Valley and 9/11 hero Rick Rescorla.   |
| Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418 |
| #5 Here is a good post with many links on Rescorla. I recommend reading it if you are unfamiliar with his life's story. He lived a truly amazing life and cannot be honored enough. It is remarkable to think that he was a hero of Ia Drang Valley, an early American battle in Vietnam, and -- as a civilian -- the 2 attacks on the WTC which were the first enemy actions on US soil in the GWoT. This should not be the only statue to honor him. I became interested because his actions on 9/11 saved the lives of people I know. For what it's worth, he immigrated to America as an adult. He chose to come here and fight for our country. This alone makes his story humbling to read. |
| Posted by: JAB 2006-04-02 22:42 |
| #4 Chamberlain, yes. That's mighty fine company, LR. Best of the best. Chamberlain was (and is) an amazing inspiration of the unlikeliest hero, the intelligent and courageous everyman. A true hero of the first order - Rescorla would certainly be proud and deserving. |
| Posted by: Phosh Uneath3161 2006-04-02 20:53 |
| #3 Echoes of COL Joshua Chamberlain, 20th Maine - "Fix bayonets......" No better place than the US Army Infantry School for such a memorial. Now "Follow Me" will have a battle buddy. RLTW - Lone Ranger |
| Posted by: Lone Ranger 2006-04-02 20:34 |
| #2 There was a TV special about Rescorla. A very impressive human being, well worth a statue. |
| Posted by: jim#6 2006-04-02 20:14 |
| #1 fix bayonets! Ia Drang RVN |
| Posted by: RD 2006-04-02 17:50 |