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November 03, 2008
"I'll Never Forget That Order..."
"...'Hold and die'"Neither will we, sir.
God speed and Semper Fi.
Posted by tree hugging sister at November 3, 2008 11:04 AM
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He only got the navy cross, not the medal of honor. I wonder if that's because he disobeyed his orders by living. :)
I never heard his story before, but I'm a fan now.
Posted by: Skyler at November 3, 2008 12:05 PM
Skyler, you never heard of him?! He was one of the legends for that bridge mission. Look up badass, his picture will be there. Seriously, read that account and you will be shaking your head in amazement.
Posted by: major dad at November 3, 2008 12:48 PM
Oh, man, such a Marine. Vale, COL Ripley.
Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at November 3, 2008 01:14 PM
Seriously, I've never heard of him before. I wonder how that happened. I guess my love of history has never really extended much to the war in Viet Nam.
Posted by: Skyler at November 3, 2008 02:09 PM
My god, amazing.
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at November 3, 2008 03:20 PM
Amazing indeed. A man to admire.
Posted by: Kathy K at November 3, 2008 05:15 PM
May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Jim - PRS at November 4, 2008 05:20 AM