FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Stephen Holden Doane ~ September 17, 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Stephen Holden Doane

Info from here.

           

Stephen Holden Doane (October 13, 1947 – March 25, 1969) 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.

Doane joined the Army from Albany, New York in 1967, and went through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning. By March 25, 1969 was serving as a first lieutenant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. During a firefight on that day, in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, Doane destroyed an enemy bunker by carrying an activated hand grenade into it, sacrificing himself to take out the hostile position.

Doane, aged 21 at his death, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. First Lt. Doane was serving as a platoon leader when his company, engaged in a tactical operation, abruptly contacted an enemy force concealed in protected bunkers and trenches. Three of the leading soldiers were pinned down by enemy crossfire. One was seriously wounded. After efforts of 1 platoon to rescue these men had failed, it became obvious that only a small group could successfully move close enough to destroy the enemy position and rescue or relieve the trapped soldiers, 1st Lt. Doane, although fully aware of the danger of such an action, crawled to the nearest enemy bunker and silenced it. He was wounded but continued to advance to a second enemy bunker. As he prepared to throw a grenade, he was again wounded. Undaunted, he deliberately pulled the pin on the grenade and lunged with it into the enemy bunker, destroying this final obstacle. 1st Lt. Doane's supreme act enabled his company to rescue the trapped men without further casualties. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by this officer were an inspiration to his men and are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army

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[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

Monday Morning Coffee Bump.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
KUDOS and thank you go out to
Stephen Holden Doane
for his service and sacrifice.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Partly cloudy.
Slight chance of an afternoon shower.
High 79F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Showers this evening,
becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 68F.
Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80%.
Rainfall around a half an inch.

First, as we are into the last two weeks of the fiscal year, I will be scarce.
I will be in lurker mode and will check in when I can.
Second, we had an absolutely beautiful fall weekend.
And now we hope to get a nice, gentle rain to freshen things up.

Please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

The FR Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

ALLEY, GERALD WILLIAM
12/22/1972
North Vietnam
Negotiated Remains Returned

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

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EVERYBODY!

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TROOPS!

 

Cubs

58 WINS

88  LOSSES

 

 

Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.  
 

 

[MEG33]

~Good Morning To The Canteen~

Thank you for honoring hero Stephen Holden Doane, Star.
*HUGS*
Wishing You All A Great Week
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Meg ((HUGS))

Those are nice flowers. Do you know what kind they are?

[MEG33]

Thank you, beachy..They are Scarborough Lilies.

[luvie]

Noooooo...it's Monday already??
Say it isn't so, Early Birds!
What we need is more weekend!
Anyhoooo, y'all have a super week!
...and don't work TOO hard!
I, for one, am enjoying the cooler weather!
((((hugs))))

[left that other site]

The Bike is in the Shoppe getting new Sneakers (tires)! Linda and I took our three mile hike this morning and were treated to a lovely rainbow! :-)

[luvie]

G’mornin’ Megs! Did you get lots of rain? We didn’t get but
3/10ths of an inch, but it sure was nice to have clean fresh
air for a change!

Have a great day!

[luvie]

Well, just enjoy having them in your arms whenever it’s possible! :)

....and I’m sure you do!

[luvie]

Good Monday morning, Kathy! (((hugs)))

I did get a nap and we got some rain on Saturday. Not a LOT,
but it was very welcome!

Hope the wind there wasn’t so bad as to cause damage like last time!

[Old Sarge]

And a good Monday Morning to all the Canteen Ladies!

Well, the wedding plans are going apace, as the bills keep rolling in. Just a few more add-ons and details, and we'll have everything locked in. The only thing we can't guarantee now, is the weather...

Lots of home repairs going on for today, which is about all Sarge can muster up to do. For the last four days, Sarge has been flat-out sick with some kind of super-bug. The Bride was using her Awesome Mommy Powers to nurse Sarge back to a semblance of health. So far, so good...

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, everybody. How’s it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. It's a pleasant 65º here this morning.

[SandRat]

Oh yes, when I can get them before G-Ma.

[beachn4fun]

Thanks Meg

and

AMEN to your tagline

[beachn4fun]

(drive by post)

Good morning Night owl ((HUGS))

Yup, it’s really Monday.

[beachn4fun]

(drive by post)

Good morning EG((HUGS))

Have a good Monday.

[beachn4fun]

(drive by post)

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

Have a good Monday.