[Gamecock]

What a STUD! May God comfort his soul....

[Alberta's Child]

When the first plane hit the north tower, the Port Authority told workers in the south tower to stay put. But Rescorla disagreed and immediately executed an evacuation plan he had made the employees rehearse twice a year.

It sometimes pays to go with your instincts. God bless this man.

[FelixZolliecoffer]

Gary Owen!

[Lexington Green]

There was a Wild Colonial Boy
Rescorla was his name
He was born and raised in Hayle, Cornwall
Just east of ol' Land's End

He joined the British Army when
A lad of just 16
Became a brave, young soldier then
As good as ever seen

He joined the U.S. Cavalry
To fight in Viet Nam
And he killed the Cong at the Ia Drang
With bayonet and gun

He saved three thousand people when
The terrorists struck home
But lost his life when he went back
To rescue seven more

So lift a cup to our dear friend
Remember him with joy
How dearly do his brethren love
That Wild Colonial Boy

[steamroller]

He will be sadly missed-a REAL AMERICAN born in Britain.The book was real good-what a change from the garbage the leftists wrote about those of us who served in the Nam.

[razorback-bert]

To Asgard, the Valkries fly this warrior.

Duty, Honor, Country, this man lived it.

[sneakypete]

When Hollywood did their tv fund raiser thing,it was Robin Williams who read the tribute to Rick,but he clearly didn't know who he was. I was wondering what Williams would have thought if he had known this man was one of the people he hated and called names in the 60's. I can only hope somebody told him,and he has now had a little time to reflect on his past behavior.

[apackof2]

bump for another 9-11-01 hero

[Libertina]

Port Authority told workers in the south tower to stay put ??? Unbelievable
Thank heaven for Rick's intelligence and his bravery. God Bless him and his family.

[Critter]

Thought you'd be interested in this, for sure.

[Critter]

"As Morgan Stanley’s security chief, Rescorla brought his belief in the “seven Ps” — proper prior planning and preparation prevents poor performance — to bear, to the immense good fortune of his co-workers. "

I don't think that is quite how it goes.

Proper prior planning prevents p!$$ poor performance, seems to be the way I remember hearing it. lol

What a great man. It is so sad that we had to lose him.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

GARRY OWEN (U.S. 7th Cavalry Salute)

...See the IA DRANG-1965 Photo of American Hero Lt. ~RICK RESCORLA~ that graces the Book Cover of..

'WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE and YOUNG'

..-&-..

...the new Movie Poster of..

'WE WERE SOLDIERS'..starring MEL GIBSON as Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE..

...on our U.S. 7th Cavalry IA DRANG-1965 website.. www.lzxray.com ...

...as GOD smiles down on ~RICK RESCORLA's~ life ...BROADLY.

Signed:..Vet/Battle of IA DRANG-1965 www.lzxray.com

GARRY OWEN (U.S. 7th Cavalry Salute)

[ladyinred]

Wonderful story. We will learn more and more of the personal stories of the victims as time goes on. It appears we have a nation of heroes that we had no idea we had.

[primeval patriot]

Morgan Stanley hired a hell of a man.

[timydnuc]

There are men just like this that work right next to you and you don't know it. You are in good hands, we will always defend, and we will always sacrifice. We've been trained to do that.

Rick, I'll meet you on the other side, and I'm buyin'!

[kayak]

As horrendous as the atrocities of 9/11 were, there is good coming from that fateful day. One is that people are realizing that it is men like Rick who are heroes to be emulated rather than athletes or tv and movie stars.

Prayers for the family of this heroic man!

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for this thread.

[Molly Pitcher]

Thanks. I've read at least one other story about this amazing man.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Thank you for this post.. And Rick thank you. May God bless you and your family forever. I will tell this story to my son when he is old enough to understand. Bookmarking for 10 years.

[gridlock]

Where do we find such men? Were will we find the many more, who will be needed soon.

[LadyJD]

Adieu brave Captain. You honor the Pantheon of Heroes now.