.-. .. .--. Jeremiah Denton

[ryoder 1,590]

http://news.usni.org/2014/03/28/former-vietnam-pow-u-s-senator-jeremiah-denton-dies-89

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[LuckyMcSwervy 0]

Always be kinder than you feel.

[david3 0]

Saw this. I don't throw this around. H-E-R-O

[Amazon 7]

RIP.... and thank you

[airtwardo 7]

“When Hell Was in Session” he showed his mettle, rest easy now in Heaven Sir & Thank You.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[akarunway 1]

Believe it or not. My father was Vice Wing Commander at Clark AFB at the time. He was on the tarmac when the medivac arrived. The pows were taken to the base hospital under tight security. They could speak w/ a limited few until they were debriefed. He snuck 4 out of the hospital and asked what they wanted from the BX. Whiskey and cigars was all. He brought them to the house and I listened to their HH stories. Horrific what they endured. True heros all.

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[GD64 1]

Sir, I hope you are getting all the airtime you want. You set the bar about as high as it could go with your leadership, bravery, and patriotism!

[BillyVance 35]

ryoder

http://news.usni.org/2014/03/28/former-vietnam-pow-u-s-senator-jeremiah-denton-dies-89

He was an Alabama native and senator before moving to Virginia to be closer to his grown children. Very big on family and values.

Richard Shelby is the senator that unseated him in the late 80's or early 90's (hard to remember when without looking at the article) and is still serving today.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[JohnMitchell 16]

Very true hero, and an amazing life of service. Thank you, Sir.