chuckbrown 0 #1 May 5, 2005 David Hackworth died in Mexico, apparently from bladder cancer. He was 74. For those of you who don't know of him, I suggest you read "About Face: the Odyssey of an American Warrior" an incredible story of one of our nation's finest military men. He joined the Army at 15, fought in Korea as a line infantryman and Ranger. He was later described as the best battalion commander in Vietnam. He was one of the youngest lieutenant colonels in the Army and probably on the track to three, maybe four, stars until he went public against the Vietnam War in 1971; his chief complaint being the failure of the Army to properly fight the war. Had the Army used the tactics he helped pioneer, a lot of young men would now be old men. In gratitude the Army tried to throw him in jail. It's a shame his death isn't getting more publicity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #2 May 5, 2005 Sorry to hear about his passing..........Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #3 May 5, 2005 QuoteIn gratitude the Army tried to throw him in jail. most of the true heroes that this world has ever seen have been unsung. sorry to hear that a person that thought rationally and without fear of not winning a popularity contest has passed on. may he be properly rewarded during his new journey."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #4 May 5, 2005 Damn. I really liked that guy. Rest in peace, soldier, your work here is done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 May 5, 2005 I had great respect for him. A real American warrior. RIP.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #6 May 7, 2005 This is sad news. We need men like him now more than ever. I always wanted to get my hardbound copy of "About Face" signed...now I won't. Go easy, David. Requiescat in Pace. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #7 May 10, 2005 Sorry to see him go. What a professional.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
