THE RICK RESCORLA MEMORIAL WEBPAGE

THE RICK RESCORLA MEMORIAL WEBPAGE ^ | Unknown | Susan Rescorla

[Lloyd227]

My husband, Rick Rescorla, was one of the 3,000 Americans murdered by terrorists on 9/11/01. Rick was Vice President of Security for Morgan-Stanley/Dean-Witter, the largest tenant in the World Trade Center. His heroic actions on the day of the attack, along with his extraordinary foresight and preparation, saved the lives of 2,700 people. His story has been told on television and radio - in newspapers and magazines - and in the book Heart Of A Soldier, by Pulitzer Prize winner James B. Stewart. Rick is also on the cover of another book, We Were Soldiers Once... And Young, written by General Hal Moore and Joseph Galloway. You see, 9-11 was not the first time Rick had distinguished himself. 9-11 was just the last heroic chapter of his heroic life.

I am so very proud to have had him in my life. I want so to have his legacy live on. Rick's friends and I decided to establish The Richard C. Rescorla Memorial Foundation in Rick's memory, to keep present the magnitude of Rick's life and to promote the virtues Rick lived by – duty, honor, and courage.

To that end we commissioned a bronze statue of Rick, based on that iconic photo of him at the Ia Drang. This statue will be placed on permanent display at the new National Infantry Museum to be built at Ft. Benning, Georgia. This statue was unveiled April 1, 2006 at a wonderful ceremony at the old museum and is now in storage there while the new museum is being built.

Many people contributed their time, effort, and money to this project. To each of you, I extend my deep gratitude and enduring appreciation.

Susan Rescorla

[Lloyd227]

I did not see a memorial post yet this 9/11 to Mr. Rescorla and felt someone should post it. Moderators, please let this vanity slide..........

[JMS]

Rick Rescorla was a true hero and saved many people on 9/11. May he rest in peace.

[Lloyd227]

THE REAL HEROES ARE DEAD

by JAMES B. STEWART

A love story.

Issue of 2002-02-11
Posted 2002-02-11

As Susan Greer was walking her golden retriever one morning near her home, in Morristown, New Jersey, she heard footsteps behind her. It was just after six, on a warm Saturday in late July of 1998; she liked the quiet and the early-morning light.  (excerpted, please the read the rest of the story)

[Dick Bachert]

Hero of Ia Drang Valley, hero on 9/11.

If anyone sees the face of God, Rick does.

"...I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth … and touched the face of God".

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WDrbbtaO0E

[Freedom56v2]

Heroic bump!

[Bodleian_Girl]

I’m glad I read that.

[jhw61]

God Bless Rick Rescorla and the many souls who did not make it out of 9-11. God Bless All. I will never forget 9-11! It was a huge hole stricken in my country's heart that I have tried to rise, personally, above, if that is even possible and make a difference in my world! It hurt and it huuuuuuuuuurt deeeeeeeeeeep! I will never forget.

God Bless the souls who lost their lives on the 2nd Day of America's Infamy!> WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[Lloyd227]

"You see, for Rick Rescorla, this was a natural death. People like Rick, they don't die old men. They aren't destined for that and it isn't right for them to do so. It just isn't right, by God, for them to become feeble, old, and helpless sons of bitches. There are certain men born in this world, and they're supposed to die setting an example for the rest of the weak bastards we're surrounded with."

[IDontLikeToPayTaxes]

I live on FOB Rescorla in Afghanistan, in honor of Mr. Rescorla. We have a large mural/painting of him on one of our buildings.

[21twelve]

Thanks! Made it halfway through - reminder to finish this heroic love story for later.

[wastoute]

Indeed bump. I don't know how many bumps I will get back to 'cuz the next three days will be busy in DC!

Μολὼν λάβε

[srmorton]

So true. He reminds me of Noah who planned ahead despite the ridicule of others. He was obviously responsible for the fact that so many were able to get out of the building. WE MUST NEVER FORGET Rick, other heroes like him who have died and are dying in the cause of freedom, and the 3000+ innocent Americans who died that day just going about their daily activities. That only seven years later this country was foolish enough to elect a man who was brought up in the very culture that attacked us on that beautiful September morning is just unbelievable!!!

[Lloyd227]

bump, in honor of Rick Rescorla

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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NEVER FORGET

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9/11 Lifesaver RICK RESCORLA =

The Man Who Predicted 9/11

http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24361

http://www.RickRescorla.com/The%20Statue.htm

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NEVER FORGET

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[Lloyd227]

bump in honor of Rick Rescorla

[Lloyd227]

"Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, Let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage." CS Lewis

(bump for Rick Rescorla)