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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Patrick Henry Brady ~ March 16, 2009
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Posted on 03/15/2009 4:59:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ Patrick Henry Brady All info and photos from this website. |
![Coast Guard Seal small (better)](http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/1/106521/1091486/coastguard-th.jpg) |
Brady attended O'Dea High School in Seattle, Washington, a strict, all boys school run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, where he was active in sports. While in college at Seattle University, he initially hated the compulsory ROTC program and was kicked out. Brady realized he would probably be drafted after graduation reentered the ROTC to enter the service as an officer. After graduation he was commissioned a 2d Lieutenant in the Army Medical Service Corps in 1959. During his first tour in Vietnam, then Captain Brady served with the 57th Medical Detachment, where his commanding officer was the legendary Major Charles Kelly. After Kelly's death on July 1, 1964, Brady took command of the 57th Medical's Detachment A in Soc Trang. On his second tour, Brady, now a major, commanded the 54th Medical Detachment. It was during this tour that Brady earned his Medal of Honor. During his two tours in Vietnam Brady evacuated 5000 wounded. After Vietnam Brady continued in the army, retiring as a Major General in 1993 after 34 years of service. He now serves as Chairman of the Citizens Flag Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting the American flag from desecration. |
Medal of Honor citation ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v301/photos/1/106521/5161277/Cmoh_army-vi.jpg) Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Army, Medical Service Corps, 54th Medical Detachment, 67th Medical Group, 44th Medical Brigade. Place and date: Near Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, January 6, 1968. Entered service at: Seattle, Wash. Born: October 1, 1936, Philip, S. Dak. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Maj. Brady distinguished himself while serving in the Republic of Vietnam commanding a UH-1H ambulance helicopter, volunteered to rescue wounded men from a site in enemy held territory which was reported to be heavily defended and to be blanketed by fog. To reach the site he descended through heavy fog and smoke and hovered slowly along a valley trail, turning his ship sideward to blow away the fog with the backwash from his rotor blades. Despite the unchallenged, close-range enemy fire, he found the dangerously small site, where he successfully landed and evacuated 2 badly wounded South Vietnamese soldiers. He was then called to another area completely covered by dense fog where American casualties lay only 50 meters from the enemy. Two aircraft had previously been shot down and others had made unsuccessful attempts to reach this site earlier in the day. With unmatched skill and extraordinary courage, Maj. Brady made 4 flights to this embattled landing zone and successfully rescued all the wounded. On his third mission of the day Maj. Brady once again landed at a site surrounded by the enemy. The friendly ground force, pinned down by enemy fire, had been unable to reach and secure the landing zone. Although his aircraft had been badly damaged and his controls partially shot away during his initial entry into this area, he returned minutes later and rescued the remaining injured. Shortly thereafter, obtaining a replacement aircraft, Maj. Brady was requested to land in an enemy minefield where a platoon of American soldiers was trapped. A mine detonated near his helicopter, wounding 2 crewmembers and damaging his ship. In spite of this, he managed to fly 6 severely injured patients to medical aid. Throughout that day Maj. Brady utilized 3 helicopters to evacuate a total of 51 seriously wounded men, many of whom would have perished without prompt medical treatment. Maj. Brady's bravery was in the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army. ![](http://images46.fotki.com/v1453/photos/1/106521/5161277/PatrickBradyA3-vi.jpg) ![](http://images29.fotki.com/v310/photos/1/106521/5161277/PatrickBradyHelouh1h-vi.jpg) |
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To: SandRat
Thanks - I was expecting this conversion to go nice and easy...
I see I have lots of fun stuff to look forward to.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:14:52 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
You guys just can’t shake winter.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:15:55 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
To: All
143
posted on
03/15/2009 9:20:08 PM PDT
by
mylife
( The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
144
posted on
03/15/2009 9:28:31 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
To: TASMANIANRED
Oh my goodness, Taz....a dead mouse! Yuck!! Did you have a question like that in your recertifications?
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:29:13 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: TASMANIANRED
Well, it still is a bit early. I would hope it would start warming up maybe mid April, but every year is different.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:33:58 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: mylife
Awesome lot of pics. Ol’ BZ makes the airshow come to life with his photos.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:39:25 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
To: SandRat
Not fun at all....did Saturday finally end on an up note?
“mandated digital cable boxes”....did you get the ones we could send away for, the $40 off ones? I got 2 of those. Never was able to make one work. It didn’t tell me I had to have an indoor antenna. Got one of those, but it still won’t work. I’ve given up. I got my folks a cable box....$5.99/mo. Problem solved and lots of channels!
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:43:23 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We had mouse bait questions but no eating a mouse questions.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:45:44 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
You guys have been up and down.
I think it has been strange all over.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:46:20 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
To: SandRat
Oh my gosh.....Sand, what a nightmare with the TiVo stuff. This so called upgrade is sure causing alot of issues. Maybe they are counting on everyone needing a professional to hook stuff up.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:46:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
It’s been a wicked strange night and I have to tuck in my loose ends.
Night everyone.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:47:12 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
To: TASMANIANRED
Gross....what is your recommendation for ridding the house of mice? My Dad is pretty good with the traps, but what about something like Decon or ???????
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:48:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: TASMANIANRED
G’night, Taz.
Jazz Club...
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:48:51 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
To: TASMANIANRED
Happy tucking, Taz, and safe journey home. ((HUGS))
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:49:19 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We go with sticky traps...not pleasant, but effective.
Gonna knock off early tonight. Maybe get a little extra sleep before starting a new week at work.
See you tomorrow!
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:50:22 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
These were our cable providers boxes the 1st two are free and each additional box is $6 a month
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:53:01 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: HiJinx
Hmmmm....not pleasant is right, but effective is good.
Good night and rest well, HJ. Thank you for your service to our country and for helping honor our troops.
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posted on
03/15/2009 9:56:59 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SandRat
That sounds about how our cable system works, with the DVR box $14/mo. When I had my folks box installed, there was no charge because he didn’t have to drill. I’ve always been impressed with how well they make sure things are tidy.
I hope you are finally done and everything is working properly and in alignment.
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posted on
03/15/2009 10:23:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: HiJinx
re: 94
What kind of beautiful tree is that? I’ve never seen such beauty!
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posted on
03/15/2009 10:27:31 PM PDT
by
MeekMom
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