Posted on 10/11/2007 5:43:52 PM PDT by SandRat
Umm...........yes...............and I am compelled to ask how you knew that.
That’s a question with exactly one answer, and an obvious one at that. ;-)
R.I.P.
What a despicable comment.
You should be ashamed.
Truly another instance when fear of the mighty American warrior has been struck into the hearts of those heathen bastards. Even the enemy will tell tales of our bravery.
Excellent book! I believe it’s going to be made into a movie next year.
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And AlGore is getting all the postings
‘Nuff said about Freeper’s interests?
As President Bush gets ready to award posthumously Navy Lt. Mike Murphy (SEAL Team 1) the Medal of Honor we must also say thank you to “The One”, Petty Officer First Class Marcus Luttrell, the only survivor of that operation.
We should also remember all of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice on that mountain and those who died trying to rescue them.
Petty Officer Danny Dietz (SEAL Team 1)
Petty Officer Matthew Axelson (SEAL Team 1)
Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature (pilot, US Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment)
Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach (pilot, US Army 160th SOAR)
Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby (US Army, 160th SOAR)
Sgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles (US Army, 160th SOAR)
Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan (SEAL Team 10)
Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen (SEAL Team 10)
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Suh (SEAL Team 1)
Petty Officer First Class Jeff Taylor (SEAL Team 1 medic)
Master Sgt. Michael Russell (US Army, 160th SOAR)
Maj. Steve Reich (pilot, US Army 160th SOAR)
Sgt. 1st Class James “Tre” Ponder III (US Army, 160th SOAR)
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Shane Patton (SEAL Team 1)
U.S. Navy Lt. Michael McGreevy (SEAL Team 10)
Petty Officer Jeffrey Alan Lucas (SEAM Team 10)
Senior Chief Petty Officer Dan Healy (SEAL Team 1)
SSgt. Shamus Goare (US Army, 160th SOAR)
May God bless them all and their families.
Amen. Excellent post.
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After hearing the story of Operation Redwing, I purchasd “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell. I am in the process of hiking the Appalachian Trail, a footpath from Georgia to Main which is 2,175 miles long and passes through 14 states. To thru-hike it takes about an average of 6 months. I have chosen to do it by sections each year. Before doing a 326 mile section through Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New york last year I read Lone Survivor. On my journey I recalled sections of the story at different times when I was having a tough time or met with various obstacles. The book helped me make it through those times. This year I decided to dedicate my hike to the honor of Marcus Luttrell and to the memory of Danny Dietz, Matthew Axelson and Michael Murphy. This spring I completed 717 miles through the states of Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee,& Virginia. I have shared the story of Operation Redwing with my fellow hikers and have wrote about it in journals provided in the shelters and hostels along the way. Soon after the 4th of July I will go back to the trail in New York and continue my journey north into Connecticut and Massachusetts. I will continue to dedicate my hike to those involved in Operation Redwing. Many of the states I have and will pass through were home to those who served. My thoughts will be with them and their loved ones along with all of the others who served & are currently serving our country, as their service provides the Freedom that allows me to pursue my dream of hiking The Appalachian Trail.
Stay strong and press on!
Great post!
God bless our service men and women.
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