The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada - Jan. 26th, 2003

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/ops/urgent_fury.htm ^

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon now. Thanks for the bump.

[Red Jones]

freeper foxhole bump

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Cote, No one wants war, I just don't believe in "peace at any price", there are worse things than war.

[fatima]

GailA,That is beautiful.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Good afternoon, Sam. Love the "lessons learned" ... "6. Don't forget to bring a credit card and money on the operation!"

[Luis Gonzalez]

My next door neighbor was there, he was a Navy Seal at the time.

Thanks for pinging me, and Gob Bless Mr. Lucas and his sacrifice so that others could be free.

[SAMWolf]

13. Politically motivated missions usually suck.

Good Afternoon, Victoria. I like this lesson, too bad the politicians never learn it.

[SAMWolf]

Thank you neighbor for his service for me.

[katze]

I was in St Georges in the late 80s after the Cuban invasion, as part of a cruise. We stopped at a cafe on the way into town, and chatted with the operator, asking how the Grenadans felt about the US coming in--he said they were so grateful, because they knew the Cubans were there but helpless to do anything about it. At the time, the harbor still was a bit ragged looking, but I really enjoyed seeing the town--even climbed that steeeeeep hill.

The man's name is Curtis Callisto, and I had taken a photo of him, told him I'd send back, which I did; had a thank you note and he told me of his surprise that someone would actually send a photo back.

[top of the world ma]

A reverent bump to the memory of Serviceman Lucas and God's continuing strength to the family who lost him.

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL, you're right about that.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Katze, nice to know there are some people in the world who appreciate what the US has done for them.

[SAMWolf]

6a. Do not carry loose change into battle.

[SAMWolf]

Captain Keith J. Lucas

Hi! My name is Anne Lucas. My father was Captain Keith J. Lucas, who was killed in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada. Thank you so much for this memorial. My mom and grandparents have always made sure that my father's memory was kept alive to me and my sister. It's nice to see that others are dedicated to not letting the fallen Night Stalkers be forgotten. This means a great deal to me and my family, as it will to other families of fallen Night Stalkers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Anne Lucas

Hi! I'm fifteen years old. My father, CPT Keith J. Lucas was killed in Operation Urgent Fury 5 months before I was born. This site truly honors my father and all the others killed in the Night Stalkers unit. Thank you!

Theresa Lucas

From the Guest book at the "Night Stalkers" site

[SAMWolf]

I'm in good company with my beliefs then.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great post, Sam. Thanks for posting it.

Love the painting.

[SAMWolf]

You're welcome

[Jacob Kell]

What was the capabilities and differences between the Grenadan Army, Militian, and the CUbans? What were their respective weapons, equipment, uniforms, order of battle?

[SAMWolf]

People's Revolutionary Armed Forces of Grenada 1983

Nothing on the Cubans yet.