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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Patrick Henry Brady ~ March 16, 2009
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World! | StarCMC and Simba

Posted on 03/15/2009 4:59:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!
 
For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.
 
Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!
 
 
~ Hall of Heroes ~

Patrick Henry Brady
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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

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.

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To: E.G.C.

Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. It’s Monday, so can’t say much of anything good. LOL

Howz it out your way? How’d it go with your weekend company?


181 posted on 03/16/2009 6:56:01 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Think the Canteen is neat? You can be a part of it. Volunteer to help on threads.)
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To: AZamericonnie

Connie...(((HUGS)))
I hardly see you anymore.
Hope all is well on your side of the country.


182 posted on 03/16/2009 6:58:21 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Think the Canteen is neat? You can be a part of it. Volunteer to help on threads.)
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To: StarCMC
Dang! I knew I forgot something


I salute you, sir
"Major General Brady
What an awesome second career..... He now serves as Chairman of the Citizens Flag Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting the American flag from desecration.

183 posted on 03/16/2009 7:03:14 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Think the Canteen is neat? You can be a part of it. Volunteer to help on threads.)
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To: beachn4fun

Thanks beachy. (((HUGS))) to you too.

I am waiting for the fog to lift and then go for a walk.

The garden work will last for the rest of the day.


184 posted on 03/16/2009 7:10:32 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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To: MeekMom

Jacaranda...they’re all over in Phoenix and Scottsdale, and we have some down here in Sierra Vista near the Mexican border, too.


185 posted on 03/16/2009 7:48:10 AM PDT by HiJinx (~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
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To: beachn4fun

Well, they’re still here. Been busy doing some stuff this morning. They did go outto the lake for a Sunday drive yesterday.


186 posted on 03/16/2009 8:12:15 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}


187 posted on 03/16/2009 8:13:13 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska


188 posted on 03/16/2009 8:29:05 AM PDT by unique
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To: unique; Kathy in Alaska
LOL You rascal.


Hey! What gives? You're the pink one today. Are you a cross-dresser? LOL

Then again you must be a good kisser cause you made me happy. hehe

189 posted on 03/16/2009 8:35:20 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Think the Canteen is neat? You can be a part of it. Volunteer to help on threads.)
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To: beachn4fun
I'm in touch with my feminine side....


190 posted on 03/16/2009 9:56:02 AM PDT by unique
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To: Kathy in Alaska
 
Mar 12, 2009
 
Iran's free style wrestler, Hassan Tahmasebi, bottom, fights with his US competitor Zack Esposito, during Iran's Takhti Wrestling Cup at the Azadi stadium in Tehran, Iran.
 
Betcha that you did not know that Iranians cannot wrestle either. 

191 posted on 03/16/2009 12:57:03 PM PDT by Radix (22;22 EST, 13 Feb 2009, C-Span2, Silent wait for Sen to come bury USA after burying his Mom)
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To: Radix

Good afternoon, Radix....you are right. I didn’t know. d:o)


192 posted on 03/16/2009 1:45:21 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good afternoon, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...happy gardening. Is it planting time? Thanks for breakfast.


193 posted on 03/16/2009 1:50:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: ConorMacNessa
Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting. We must never forget the sacrifice of those who gave their all for us to be free and safe.
194 posted on 03/16/2009 1:54:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: NanaJ

Mr Brady was quite a soldier....

How’s typing on Nana’s laptop. I always have trouble adjusting to the little keyboard.


195 posted on 03/16/2009 1:56:31 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Yes, it is planting time in Texas. I planted more tomatoes, beets, squash, cantaloupes and cucumbers today. My garden space is filling up quickly this year.
196 posted on 03/16/2009 2:04:47 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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why not.


197 posted on 03/16/2009 2:05:14 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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why not.


198 posted on 03/16/2009 2:05:15 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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why not.


199 posted on 03/16/2009 2:05:16 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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why not.


200 posted on 03/16/2009 2:05:17 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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