I've heard reports that he is the author, or that the author is unknown and he read it at an event. However, it is typically attributed to him.
I had the opportunity to meet Admiral Denton once, he is a great man and a true American hero. He and others lived through hell on earth and still maintained their dignity and honor.
17 posted on 03/06/2011 5:30:21 PM PST by wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)