Check it out...
http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/Invad ... logs/21449
Ricky.
A Hero
'' HERO '' is almost too small of a word to call that guy....
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'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
I live in Idaho and did not hear of his passing. I'm going to copy the article and forward it to our local TV station and hope they run it.
You are very right Pat, Hero does not describe this mans actions. I don't know if there is a word or words that could do him justice.
You are very right Pat, Hero does not describe this mans actions. I don't know if there is a word or words that could do him justice.
Mike Kincheloe
Mikes Old Trucks
I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed
1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear
1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab
1950 F7 Cab and Chassis
1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4
1996 Taurus
Mikes Old Trucks
I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed
1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear
1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab
1950 F7 Cab and Chassis
1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4
1996 Taurus
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After reading that posting I wanted to find out more about
Capt. Freeman. Turns out he actually died on August 20, 2008.
Sad to see his passing has been usurped by people spreading
these "Shame on the media" chain letters claiming his death
coincided with Michael Jackson death or other big media event
and that he was ignored.
Wikipedia page I looked at had some good info and links to
several obituaries and honors at his actual death.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Freeman
Beside his MOH actions at Battle of la Drang I was also blown away
by the circumstances under which he received his commission:
Capt. Freeman. Turns out he actually died on August 20, 2008.
Sad to see his passing has been usurped by people spreading
these "Shame on the media" chain letters claiming his death
coincided with Michael Jackson death or other big media event
and that he was ignored.
Wikipedia page I looked at had some good info and links to
several obituaries and honors at his actual death.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Freeman
Beside his MOH actions at Battle of la Drang I was also blown away
by the circumstances under which he received his commission:
... he fought as an infantry soldier in Korea. He participated
in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill and won a battlefield commission
as one of only 14 survivors out of 257 men who made it through
the opening stages of the battle. His second lieutenant-bars
were pinned on by General James Van Fleet personally. ... He
then assumed command of B Company and led them back up
Pork Chop Hill.
