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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Patrick Henry Brady ~ March 23, 2015
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Posted on 03/22/2015 4:58:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ Patrick Henry Brady All info and photos from this website. |
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Brady attended O'Dea High School in Seattle, Washington, a strict, all boys school run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, where he was active in sports. While in college at Seattle University, he initially hated the compulsory ROTC program and was kicked out. Brady realized he would probably be drafted after graduation reentered the ROTC to enter the service as an officer. After graduation he was commissioned a 2d Lieutenant in the Army Medical Service Corps in 1959. During his first tour in Vietnam, then Captain Brady served with the 57th Medical Detachment, where his commanding officer was the legendary Major Charles Kelly. After Kelly's death on July 1, 1964, Brady took command of the 57th Medical's Detachment A in Soc Trang. On his second tour, Brady, now a major, commanded the 54th Medical Detachment. It was during this tour that Brady earned his Medal of Honor. During his two tours in Vietnam Brady evacuated 5000 wounded. After Vietnam Brady continued in the army, retiring as a Major General in 1993 after 34 years of service. He now serves as Chairman of the Citizens Flag Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting the American flag from desecration. |
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Army, Medical Service Corps, 54th Medical Detachment, 67th Medical Group, 44th Medical Brigade. Place and date: Near Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, January 6, 1968. Entered service at: Seattle, Wash. Born: October 1, 1936, Philip, S. Dak. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Maj. Brady distinguished himself while serving in the Republic of Vietnam commanding a UH-1H ambulance helicopter, volunteered to rescue wounded men from a site in enemy held territory which was reported to be heavily defended and to be blanketed by fog. To reach the site he descended through heavy fog and smoke and hovered slowly along a valley trail, turning his ship sideward to blow away the fog with the backwash from his rotor blades. Despite the unchallenged, close-range enemy fire, he found the dangerously small site, where he successfully landed and evacuated 2 badly wounded South Vietnamese soldiers. He was then called to another area completely covered by dense fog where American casualties lay only 50 meters from the enemy. Two aircraft had previously been shot down and others had made unsuccessful attempts to reach this site earlier in the day. With unmatched skill and extraordinary courage, Maj. Brady made 4 flights to this embattled landing zone and successfully rescued all the wounded. On his third mission of the day Maj. Brady once again landed at a site surrounded by the enemy. The friendly ground force, pinned down by enemy fire, had been unable to reach and secure the landing zone. Although his aircraft had been badly damaged and his controls partially shot away during his initial entry into this area, he returned minutes later and rescued the remaining injured. Shortly thereafter, obtaining a replacement aircraft, Maj. Brady was requested to land in an enemy minefield where a platoon of American soldiers was trapped. A mine detonated near his helicopter, wounding 2 crewmembers and damaging his ship. In spite of this, he managed to fly 6 severely injured patients to medical aid. Throughout that day Maj. Brady utilized 3 helicopters to evacuate a total of 51 seriously wounded men, many of whom would have perished without prompt medical treatment. Maj. Brady's bravery was in the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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03/22/2015 5:00:12 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - <center> <table backSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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03/22/2015 5:03:56 PM PDT
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PROCON
(Always Give 100% --- Unless you're donating blood.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
There are many brave selfless soldiers.
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03/22/2015 5:06:49 PM PDT
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mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Son Reflector March 23, 2015
This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light.
John 1:7
The cozy little village of Rjukan, Norway, is a delightful place to liveexcept during the dark days of winter. Located in a valley at the foot of the towering Gaustatoppen Mountain, the town receives no direct sunlight for nearly half of the year. Residents had long considered the idea of placing mirrors at the top of the mountain to reflect the sun. But the concept was not feasible until recently. In 2005, a local artist began The Mirror Project to bring together people who could turn the idea into reality. Eight years later, in October 2013, the mirrors went into action. Residents crowded into the town square to soak up the reflected sunlight.
In a spiritual sense, much of the world is like the village of Rjukanmountains of troubles keep the light of Jesus from getting through. But God strategically places His children to act as reflectors. One such person was John the Baptist, who came to bear witness of the LightJesuswho gives light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death (John 1:7; Luke 1:79).
Just as sunlight is essential for emotional and physical health, so exposure to the light of Jesus is essential for spiritual health. Thankfully, every believer is in a position to reflect His light into the worlds dark places.
Dear Father, help me to reflect Your light into the world around me today. May all that I say and do bear witness of Your light and truth. May others see how wonderful You are.
A world in darkness needs the light of Jesus.
: The author of the gospel of John is not the same John referred to in todays reading (1:6). John the Baptist, the man sent from God, was the fulfillment of the messenger prophesied in Malachi 3:1 (see Mark 1:2-3). His main task was to introduce Jesus to the world and to bear witness of the Light (John 1:7-8). The miraculous circumstances of Johns birth are told in Luke 1:5-80. He was probably a cousin of Jesus (Luke 1:36), had the privilege to baptize Him (Matt. 3:13-15), and was imprisoned and later beheaded by Herod (14:1-12). His ministry is recorded in Matthew 3; 11:1-11; Mark 1:1-9; and Luke 3. Jesus said that of those born of women (i.e., those born by ordinary human birth), none is greater than John the Baptist (Matt. 11:11).
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03/22/2015 5:08:23 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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03/22/2015 5:09:48 PM PDT
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Excellence
(Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
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03/22/2015 5:15:16 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening Kathy
(((HUGS)))
Lots of good stuff tonight, this old vet was in Red Beach Danang Vietnam in 67-68.
OH well, that was a long time in the past, better forgotten, if I can. :-)
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03/22/2015 5:18:47 PM PDT
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EXCH54FE
(Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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03/22/2015 5:22:37 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Good evening, Kathy and Star!
***HUGS***
Thanks very much coming aboard! Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!
And thanks very much to you and Star for tonights Hall of Heroes thread! Maj. Patrick Henry Brady, MSC, USA (MOH) is most worthy of entry into our Hall of Heroes!
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03/22/2015 5:42:12 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - <center> <table backSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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03/22/2015 5:43:20 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...all rested up and ready to take on the new week?
Still working out the wheelchair kinks here. Yesterday was rough, but good because I was home. Today I took both chairs out of the office. “If you are in the office, you stay in the chair.” That seems to have worked well and she’s getting used to moving from desk to computer to layout counter. Just now we went to the kitchen sink to wash hair...drive right up to the sink, use the sink to pull up. wash hair, and if any trouble just fall back into the chair. Worked well.
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03/22/2015 5:53:23 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska; The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ...
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03/22/2015 5:59:45 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!
Missing Man Setting
"The Empty Chair"
By Captain Carroll "Lex" Lefon, USN (RET), on December 21st, 2004
"In the wardroom onboard the aircraft carrier from which I recently debarked was a small, round table, with single chair. No one ever sat there, and the reasons, both for the table being there, and for the fact that the chair was always empty, will tell the reader a little bit about who we are as a culture. The wardroom, of course, is where the officers will dine; morning, noon and evening. It is not only a place to eat it is also a kind of oasis from the sometimes dreary, often difficult exigencies of the service. A place of social discourse, of momentary relief from the burdens of the day. The only things explicitly forbidden by inviolable tradition in the wardroom are the wearing of a cover or sword by an officer not actually on watch, or conversation which touches upon politics or religion. But aboard ships which observe the custom, another implicit taboo concerns the empty chair: No matter how crowded the room, no matter who is waiting to be seated, that chair is never moved, never taken.
The table is by the main entrance to the wardroom. You will see it when you enter, and you will see it when you leave. It draws your eyes because it is meant to. And because it draws your eyes it draws your thoughts. And though it will be there every day for as long as you are at sea, you will look at it every time and your eyes will momentarily grow distant as you think for a moment. As you quietly give thanks.
AS YOU REMEMBER.
The small, round table is covered with a gold linen tablecloth. A single place setting rests there, of fine bone china. A wineglass stands upon the table, inverted, empty. On the dinner plate is a pinch of salt. On the bread plate is a slice of lemon. Besides the plate lies a bible. There is a small vase with a single red rose upon the table. Around the vase is wound a yellow ribbon. There is the empty chair.
We will remember because over the course of our careers, we will have had the opportunity to enjoy many a formal evening of dinner and dancing in the fine company of those with whom we have the honor to serve, and their lovely ladies. And as the night wears on, our faces will in time become flushed with pleasure of each others company, with the exertions on the dance floor, with the effects of our libations. But while the feast is still at its best, order will be called to the room we will be asked to raise our glasses to the empty table, and we will be asked to remember:
The table is round to show our everlasting concern for those who are missing. The single setting reminds us that every one of them went to their fates alone, that every life was unique.
The tablecloth is gold symbolizing the purity of their motives when they answered the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and their loved ones who kept the faith.
The yellow ribbon around the vase symbolizes our continued determination to remember them.
The slice of lemon reminds us of the bitterness of their fate. The salt symbolizes the tears shed by those who loved them. The bible represents the faith that sustained them. The glass is inverted they cannot share in the toast. The chair is empty they are not here. They are missing.
And we will remember, and we will raise our glasses to those who went before us, and who gave all that they had for us. And a part of the flush in our faces will pale as we remember that nothing worth having ever came without a cost. We will remember that many of our brothers and sisters have paid that cost in blood. We will remember that the reckoning is not over.
We many of us will settle with our families into our holiday season, our Christmas season for those who celebrate it, content in our fortune and prosperity. We will meet old friends with smiles and laughter. We will meet our members of our family with hugs. We will eat well, and exchange gifts and raise our glasses to the year passed in gratitude, and to the year to come with hope. We will sleep the sleep of the protected, secure in our homes, secure in our homeland.
But for many families, there will be an empty chair at the table this year. A place that is not filled.
WE SHOULD REMEMBER."
Many Thanks To Alfa6 For Finding Capt. Lefon's Chronicle Of "The Empty Chair."
"Träumerei" Robert Schumann (Click)
Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!
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03/22/2015 6:01:44 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - <center> <table backSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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.
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
~ Hall of Heroes: Patrick Henry Brady ~
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03/22/2015 6:03:50 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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03/22/2015 6:06:05 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Kathy, thank the Lord for Army Dust Off! They pulled me out when I was hit - not a hot LZ - maybe a medium LZ. We touched down a few minutes after they got me - pulled out my Brother Doc Glenn Simpson!
Pic is of the pair of us early August 1969 - a few days later Army Dust Off carried us both to safety.
God Bless Them!
"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." |
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03/22/2015 6:13:49 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - <center> <table backSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Great story, galz! I thank him for protecting our flag!...and our country!
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03/22/2015 6:41:37 PM PDT
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luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Thank God they were there for you!
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03/22/2015 6:44:00 PM PDT
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luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: LUV W
Luv, they were there for all of our troops, often in great danger, but always there, regardless of the danger. They were true Angels of Mercy!
"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." |
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03/22/2015 6:48:58 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - <center> <table backSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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