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1 posted on 05/10/2005 2:58:44 AM PDT by leadpenny
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who began the Tiger Force unit that later committed a string of atrocities in Vietnam, died this week. He was 74.

I didn't always agree with Col. Hackworth, but is this really how the AP introduces and obit about one of America's most decorated soldiers in all of history?

Shameful.

2 posted on 05/10/2005 3:02:24 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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George Washington, who was the first leader of the US Army that had a platoon commit atrocities in Vietnam....


3 posted on 05/10/2005 3:13:42 AM PDT by KeyWest
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He received 9 Silver Stars. Nine!

Rest in peace, Hack.


9 posted on 05/10/2005 3:48:33 AM PDT by Finalapproach29er (America is gradually becoming the Godless,out-of-control golden-calf scene,in "The Ten Commandments")
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