[Lexington Green]

Fine, Tony. Rescorla deserves it. But why hasn't England Knighted Rescorla? He was the very epitome of a knight. He lived by the honorable code - He slew dragons on many battlefields. He rescued thousands of damsels in distress.

If that ain't a Knight, what is? Elton John?

[joesnuffy]

Well deserved and about time...good on Blair...

[TomServo]

Ping!

[Ken522]

If that ain't a Knight, what is? Elton John?

Eeeeuuuuuuuu ...

[MikefromOhio]

well we know Elton loves to swordfight!!

ba dum bum!!

[RAY]

When you read the bio and war history of this man, you realize he is especially remarkable. His leadership saved many a troop in Vietnam as well as on 911. It seems he probably would have made it out of the tower except for one stubborn Senior Executive of his company.

[Americanexpat]

Better question is, why hasn't the US honored a man that saved 2,700 lives that day? If they have, I withdraw my question, but I haven't heard anything about it. I believe he was highly decorated for his Vietnam service too.

[MonaMars]

"Fine, Tony. Rescorla deserves it. But why hasn't England Knighted Rescorla? He was the very epitome of a knight. He lived by the honorable code - He slew dragons on many battlefields. He rescued thousands of damsels in distress."

Yup. He did a great job getting all his people out. When the Port Authority was telling tower 2 people over the pa system to stay in their offices after the 1st tower was hit, he ignored them and made everyone evacuate. Given how many people on other floors listened and stayed put, only to die when the 2nd plane hit, his actions no doubt saved hundreds of lives.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ALOHA RONNIE Guyer-Vet/Battle of IA DRANG-1965
asks that we sign this Petition for Tower 2 Lifesaver ..RICK RESCORLA

RICK RESCORLA's Picture graces the Cover of ALOHA RONNIE's Commanding Officer
Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE's Bestselling Book about the Battle of IA DRANG-1965
where RICK's heroism is highlighted on -35- different pages..!

Click Here to sign the petition.

Petition to the President of the United States to bestow America's Medal of Freedom Award on New York City's Tower 2 Lifesaver Hero ..RICK RESCORLA..
ON SEPT 11TH IN SPITE OF BEING TOLD HIS BUILDING WAS NOT IN DANGER, HE IMPLEMENTED THE EVACUATION PLAN HE HAD DEVELOPED FOR HIS FIRM, MORGAN STANLEY. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF HIS EFFORTS THAT DAY AND HIS QUICK ACTION, OVER 2,600 EMPLOYEES WERE SAVED. MR. RESCORLA WAS LAST SEEN GOING UP TO RESCUE PEOPLE WHO WERE UNABLE TO GET DOWN.
HIS ACTIONS REFLECT THE VERY BEST ABOUT AMERICA,
ITS CITIZENS AND ITS DREAMS.

[GreenLanternCorps]

"Fine, Tony. Rescorla deserves it. But why hasn't England Knighted Rescorla? He was the very epitome of a knight. He lived by the honorable code - He slew dragons on many battlefields. He rescued thousands of damsels in distress.

If that ain't a Knight, what is? Elton John?"

Because Knighthoods are never given posthumously. In fact the insignia of knighthoods are returned after death to the Crown. However. Mr. Rescola is deserving of a George Cross, the Crown's highest decoration for civilian bravery.

It is given for: "acts of conspicuous gallantry performed by men or women when not in the face of the enemy".

A GC takes precedence over a mere knighthood anyway.

http://www.gc-database.co.uk/

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"In a letter to Cornish Lib Dem MP Andrew George, Mr Blair wrote: "You may be aware that there has been a campaign in the US to secure a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for Mr Rescorla.

"It appears that no medal has yet been awarded, but we are trying to find out the current position from the US administration."

Americans have spoken, but the DC crowd is to "busy" to honor A Brother.

[Liberty Valance]

Bump for a humble Hero.

[La Enchiladita]

But he said: "Frankly it is shameful that we are now nearly four years on from the terrible event itself and Rick Rescorla has not received, posthumously, what all who know about his case believe he richly deserves."

[Rise of South Park Republicans]

BUMP

[Calpernia]

[Calpernia]

Rick Rescorla

A great battle shot.

No sleep for 48 hours.

Grimy, unshaven, filthy uniform.

Canteens loose, dogtags hanging out, pocket unbuttoned, helmet strap hanging.

No insignia of rank, sleeves up.

Dirty fingernails.

His bayonet is fixed; trigger finger alert and ready for action.

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Lt. Rick Rescorla, Platoon Leader, B Co 2/7 Cav in Bayonet Attack on the morning of 16 Nov 1965.

Photo by Peter Arnett

[The Shrew]

Rick Rescorla Ping!

[Calpernia]

Rick Rescorla served in Vietnam Rick Rescorla, 62, was head of security for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter when two hijacked airliners hit the World Trade Centre in 2001.

He died after helping save 2,700 people by making sure they left the South Tower before it collapsed. His body has never been found.

[earlyamerican]

This is way overdue. This man was a true knight of the highest order. His widow has been on New York talk shows and his story is incredible.

[marblehead17]

ping

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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NEVER FORGET

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The Murderer of 9/11 Lifesaver of 1,000’s and of many at our “WE WERE SOLDIERS” Battle of IA DRANG-1965 .. one RICK RESCORLA.. is now dead..!!!

http://www.RickRescorla.com

http://www.lzxray.com

http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24361

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NEVER FORGET

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