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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: 1Lt George K Sisler ~ January 12, 2009
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World
| StarCMC and Betty Boop
Posted on 01/11/2009 5:00:01 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
Our Troops Rock! Thank you for all you do! |
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ 1LT George K. Sisler Info from this website.
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George Kenton Sisler (September 19, 1937–February 7, 1967) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Sisler joined the Army from his birth city of Dexter, Missouri, and by February 7, 1967 was serving as a first lieutenant in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. On that day, when his unit came under heavy enemy attack in the Republic of Vietnam, Sisler organized the defense, rescued a wounded soldier, and single-handedly attacked an enemy position before being mortally wounded. For his actions during the battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Sisler, aged 29 at his death, was buried at Dexter Cemetery in his hometown of Dexter, Missouri. He was a 1964 graduate of Arkansas State College (now Arkansas State University) with a degree in education. He was also famous for his toughness, once parachuting while having a broken bone. The ASU ROTC department's Ranger Challenge team is named Sisler's Raiders in his honor. |
First Lieutenant Sisler's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
- For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Sisler was the platoon leader/adviser to a Special United States/Vietnam exploitation force. While on patrol deep within enemy dominated territory, 1st Lt. Sisler's platoon was attacked from 3 sides by a company sized enemy force. 1st Lt. Sisler quickly rallied his men, deployed them to a better defensive position, called for air strikes, and moved among his men to encourage and direct their efforts. Learning that 2 men had been wounded and were unable to pull back to the perimeter, 1st Lt. Sisler charged from the position through intense enemy fire to assist them. He reached the men and began carrying 1 of them back to the perimeter, when he was taken under more intensive weapons fire by the enemy. Laying down his wounded comrade, he killed 3 onrushing enemy soldiers by firing his rifle and silenced the enemy machinegun with a grenade. As he returned the wounded man to the perimeter, the left flank of the position came under extremely heavy attack by the superior enemy force and several additional men of his platoon were quickly wounded. Realizing the need for instant action to prevent his position from being overrun, 1st Lt. Sisler picked up some grenades and charged single-handedly into the enemy onslaught, firing his weapon and throwing grenades. This singularly heroic action broke up the vicious assault and forced the enemy to begin withdrawing. Despite the continuing enemy fire, 1st Lt. Sisler was moving about the battlefield directing air strikes when he fell mortally wounded. His extraordinary leadership, infinite courage, and selfless concern for his men saved the lives of a number of his comrades. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the military service.
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USNS Sisler (T-AKR-311), a Navy Supply ship, is named after him.
Sisler Hall, a building at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, is named after him. |
Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families. This is a politics-free zone! Thanks for helping us in our mission! |
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posted on
01/11/2009 6:48:06 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SandRat; HiJinx; StarCMC
LOL! Star almost caught you....
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posted on
01/11/2009 7:05:07 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
January 12, 2009
Beyond Help?
Jesus said to him, Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise. Luke 23:43
A 110-year-old Israeli Bedouin shepherd was admitted to a Beersheba hospital while experiencing a heart attack. In spite of his age, doctors worked hard to save him. The man was thought to be the oldest heart patient ever to be treated successfully with anticlotting drugs. A hospital spokesperson reported that the Bedouin returned to his tent in the Negev Desert to tend his goats.
The care given to this 110-year-old man faintly echoes the way Jesus responded to those people we consider beyond help. His ability and willingness to go beyond social barriers to help lepers and social outcasts went far beyond the normal expectations of what a good person would do.
Even in the agony of His own suffering, Jesus reached out to a dying man everyone else regarded as beyond help. The man was a criminal, condemned to die, and only hours from entering a lost eternity. In that moment, Jesus responded to the mans cry for help and said, Today you will be with Me in Paradise (Luke 23:43).
Do you know someone who seems beyond help today? Perhaps you think you are without hope. The God of the Bible specializes in giving help to those regarded as so old, so guilty, or so weak as to be beyond help.
Jesus seeks the lowly ones
When others do not care;
His lovingkindness and His help
He longs with them to share. D. De Haan
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posted on
01/11/2009 7:21:30 PM PST
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska
Thank You For Honoring Hero 1Lt. Sisler, Star.
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*
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posted on
01/11/2009 7:29:50 PM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Arrowhead1952; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; Bethbg79; blackie; Brad's Gramma; BraveMan; Baynative; ...
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posted on
01/11/2009 7:32:21 PM PST
by
acad1228
(Palin / Watts in 2012!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
01/11/2009 7:37:53 PM PST
by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; StarCMC
She’s Thread Freepductress for sure. LOL!
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posted on
01/11/2009 8:09:48 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Ok....24 over and I am here.
Thanks for our Hero of the Week. God rest his soul. He looks
so sad in that picture. He saw hell....
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posted on
01/11/2009 8:42:58 PM PST
by
luvie
(Now....on to 2012........Palin/Jindal)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Saluting our Heroes!
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posted on
01/11/2009 8:52:24 PM PST
by
luvie
(Now....on to 2012........Palin/Jindal)
To: LUV W; All
Sayyyy...everyone's gone. I can do what I WANT to!
he-he-he-he
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posted on
01/11/2009 9:18:08 PM PST
by
luvie
(Now....on to 2012........Palin/Jindal)
To: LUV W
Good evening, Luv...do you have a “name” yet? Exciting happenings today?
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posted on
01/11/2009 9:29:05 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MoochPooch
Good morning, Mooch....still on your mini-vacation? LOL!!
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posted on
01/11/2009 10:07:59 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
01/11/2009 10:33:09 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: PERKY2004
Good Monday, Perky....how are all your “kids” doing?
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:04:58 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: ALOHA RONNIE
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:09:17 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Old Sarge
A tad late, but a good Monday to you, Sarge. How are Wii doing?
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:12:37 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Got 2 days left. Actually a working vacation — tons of editing — but right now I’m vegging out with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto.
Hope you’re staying warm.
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:18:56 PM PST
by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: The Mayor
Good Monday, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:23:03 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MoochPooch
Glad you allowed yourself some veg time....it is actually +5 right now. I’m hoping the cold spell has broken.
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:37:37 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MEG33
“Long May She Wave”....thanks, Meg.
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posted on
01/11/2009 11:51:36 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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