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Versace, Benavidez, Rowe...Lance P. Sijan...When I see or hear their names I cannot help but hold myself cheap. Men like these epitomize the spirit of the Medal Of Honor

I don't think Nick Rowe got a MOH. He was a fellow POW with Rocky,and one of the original guys to push for awarding the MOH for Rocky. He escaped after being a POW for around 5 years,when the VC/NVA who were moving him came under fire from a American helicopter gunship who was just taking shots at a target of opportunity. He almost gunned Rowe down when he stood up in the elephant grass wearing black,but when he spotted the beard he figured the guy wasn't a VN. He landed to pick him up,and recogonized him instantly. Ironically enough,he and Rowe had been classmates and friends at West Point.

You're correct...In my haste I listed them together...I still have my tattered and torn copy of Five Years To Freedom, it's been an inspiration to me...Thanks for keeping me honest.

Jim

Was this MOH issue brought up last month in Fayetville NC SF Convention ? Did you get to attend ? Have you ever seen a baby pigeon ? (OK,.... too many question from me this AM :o)

Stay Safe Pete !