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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Robert F Stryker ~ November 7, 2011
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Posted on 11/06/2011 5:06:04 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Robert F. Stryker (November 9, 1944-November 7, 1967) was a United States Army soldier received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. He is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery Throop, New York. The Army Stryker vehicle is named in his and PFC Stuart S. Stryker's honor. |
Rank and organization: Specialist Four, U.S. Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam, November 7, 1967. Entered service at: Throop, N.Y. Born: November 9, 1944, Auburn, N.Y. Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Specialist Stryker, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving with Company C. Spec. Stryker was serving as a grenadier in a multicompany reconnaissance in force near Loc Ninh. As his unit moved through the dense underbrush, it was suddenly met with a hail of rocket, automatic weapons and small arms fire from enemy forces concealed in fortified bunkers and in the surrounding trees. Reacting quickly, Spec. Stryker fired into the enemy positions with his grenade launcher. During the devastating exchange of fire, Spec. Stryker detected enemy elements attempting to encircle his company and isolate it from the main body of the friendly force. Undaunted by the enemy machinegun and small-arms fire, Spec. Stryker repeatedly fired grenades into the trees, killing enemy snipers and enabling his comrades to sever the attempted encirclement. As the battle continued, Spec. Stryker observed several wounded members of his squad in the killing zone of an enemy claymore mine. With complete disregard for his safety, he threw himself upon the mine as it was detonated. He was mortally wounded as his body absorbed the blast and shielded his comrades from the explosion. His unselfish actions were responsible for saving the lives of at least 6 of his fellow soldiers. Spec. Stryker's great personal bravery was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:06:42 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening, Kathy.
Woohoo, I’m the first in!
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:06:53 PM PST
by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evenin’ Kathy.
Gonna have to turn in early tonight. Tired and worn out.
Awaiting my Dr’s report on my cancer pathology.
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:09:31 PM PST
by
Diver Dave
(Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)
To: Diver Dave
You are loved with an everlasting love.
Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
To: StarCMC; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; ...
Please note: The author of the Hall of Heroes is StarCMC. Please thank StarCMC for todays thread.
~ Hall of Heroes: Robert F Stryker ~
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:15:55 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:17:39 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; AZamericonnie; LUV W; TASMANIANRED; laurenmarlowe
Good Evening, Ladies!
It was warm today, but now there’s a little breeze and a nip in the air.
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:18:45 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
(RIP FReeper Skyraider (1930-2011) - You Are Missed)
To: Kathy in Alaska
((hugs))
Hello From Idaho.
God Bless our Military.
Thank You for your Service.
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:18:48 PM PST
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...
Honoring Our Heroes 1LT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard) 2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD) 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl) AbnSarge USA Adam USAF (Grumpybutt) Allegra Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick) aviator USAF BIGLOOK USN Brett USN (CindyDawg) Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee) Cannoneer No. 4 CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave) CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline) CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou) Chris USA (amom) Chuck USA (RightOnline) COL Mike (gpapa) CMS USA ConorMacNessa USN USMC David USAF (LUV W) Defender2 Deven USA (Shimmer) Diver Dave USN Drumbo USN Ethan USMC (georgiabelle) forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face) Fred (DocRock) GulfWar1Vet USA HiJinx USA IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) Jade Falcon USN James USA (Grumpybutt) JemiansTerror USA (Jemian) Jet Jaguar USAF Joel (NEMDF) Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal) Josh USN (doug from upland) Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter) Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) Kevin USMC (skimask) Kevin and David USA (vigilante2) KJD USAF (SuzyQue) Laurita USA LCpl Carter USMC LCpl Joe USMC (DontMessWithTexas) Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) LT David (Coldwater Creek) LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard) M1911A1 USMC (M0sby) M1Tanker Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave) Major joma89 USAF MEG33's Navy Grandson Michael USAR (RightOnline) Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak) Milo828 USA (mystery-ak) MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret) MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom) Nate USN (sneakers) Old Sarge USA OneLoyalAmerican USCG PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit) Philetus USA PROCON USA Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit) Rick USAF (Doogle) Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad) SandRat USA Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke) SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard) SGT Ev USA (Mozie) SGT Gray USA (colorcountrys son) SGT Matt USMC (SuzyQue) SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613) SGT Sean Reed (preed) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SPC Ted USA (nephew of hoagy62) SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer) SPC4 Adam USA (nephew of Repeal The 17th) SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo) SSG Brian USA (repubmom) SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD) SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad) SSG Mitchel USA (tina07) SSG Spencer USA (grame) SSGT Adam USA (Diver Dave) SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms) SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear) SSGT The Black Knight USAF Stevan USA (Grumpybutt) Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) The Sailor TMSuchman USMC tongue-tied USN/USA Tonkin USN/USCG TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom) SFC txradioguy USA USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman) Valerie USAF (Shimmer) Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline) Vineyard USN William USA (jackv) WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:19:12 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:21:05 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy!
Busy, busy day today.
But I DID get to jam on the bass with an adult student...fun!
To: SoldierDad; arbee4bush; vigilante2; Jemian; Old_Professor; mystery-ak; freema; kalee; ...
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:27:54 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Aloha Night Owl!
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:30:44 PM PST
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul Congress!)
To: Diver Dave
Good night and rest well, Dave. Thanks for your service to our country. Prayers continue.
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:31:56 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch
Good evening, Mooch...9 seconds out of first. Good job!!
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:35:41 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:38:19 PM PST
by
writer33
(Mark Levin Is The Constitutional Engine Of Conservatism)
To: HopeandGlory
And in first....Nana Hope grabs the gold!!
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:38:30 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:51:50 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: MoochPooch
And just 9 seconds behind....Mooch snags the silver!!
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posted on
11/06/2011 5:52:21 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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