For his service in Vietnam, the U.S. Army also awarded Hooper two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars, eight Purple Hearts, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Vietnam Service Medal with six campaign stars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
According to rumors, he was distressed by the anti-war politics of the time, and compensated with excessive drinking which contributed to his death.[3] He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 1979, at the age of 40.
Th latter was a war this man of patriotic passion sadly lost, and beyond the physical is the spiritual war (the US went into decline after the 50's), in which war more warriors are needed, and in which realm only the Spirit of Christ can enable real victory for the faithful soldier of Christ. May I act accordingly today and consistently.
Well said.
remember just because a soldier cant shine his shoes or spend time ironing his uniform doesnt mean he cant do what you really pay him to do.