Yes, I knew Rick. He and I both went into with our platoons in the same flight that day. He was quite a fellow, a true hero all the way. He received the Presidental Medal of Freedom for his actions on 9-11.
He, like so many others from the original 7th have gone to rest now.
Air Cav.
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Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"
proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans
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AD,
I came across this old post - Ric used to be the head of security of my company. A real nice guy and friend of my Fathers. I see you were a platoon leader - what rank were you at Ia Drang? Have you ever attended the reunions? I have a few buddies that have and they said it was very interesting to meet the guys.
I came across this old post - Ric used to be the head of security of my company. A real nice guy and friend of my Fathers. I see you were a platoon leader - what rank were you at Ia Drang? Have you ever attended the reunions? I have a few buddies that have and they said it was very interesting to meet the guys.
Rob
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41 WLA (project bike)
42 57mm Anti Tank Gun
42 WC52
42 CCKW 353 Open Cab
43 Diamond T M3 Half-Track
43 WC51
1 Ton Ben Hur Trailer