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Thread: 50 years ago, It does not Seem That Long

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    50 years ago, It does not Seem That Long

    This important message goes out to all 359thers. The 359th Transportation Company POL. The actual location was at the top of the Mang Yang Pass. Larry Dahl was a friend.

    As you know tomorrow is the 50th Anniversary of the 23 Feb 1971 ambush where Larry Dahl sacrificed his life for his Brothers on Brutus.

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863 has awarded in the name of the Congress the Medal of Honor posthumously to:
    SPECIALIST FOUR
    LARRY G. DAHL
    UNITED STATES ARMY
    for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in
    An Khe, Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam 23 February, 1971
    Dahl distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a machine gunner on a gun truck near An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. The gun truck in which Spc4. Dahl was riding was sent with 2 other gun trucks to assist in the defense of a convoy that had been ambushed by an enemy force. The gun trucks entered the battle zone and engaged the attacking enemy troops with a heavy volume of machinegun fire, causing a large number of casualties.
    After a brief period of intense fighting the attack subsided. As the gun trucks were preparing to return to their normal escort duties, an enemy hand grenade was thrown into the truck in which Spc4. Dahl was riding. Instantly realizing the great danger, Spc4. Dahl called a warning to his companions and threw himself directly onto the grenade.
    Through his indomitable courage, complete disregard for his safety, and profound concern for his fellow soldiers, Spc4. Dahl saved the lives of the other members of the truck crew while sacrificing his own. Spc4. Dahl's conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit and the U.S. Army.


    Lest We Forget!!!

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    I knew about the medal of honor before joining the Army. I didn't understand it though until I was at my first duty station. I spent my first week at Ft. Hood trying to figure out where everything was. I went to the 1st cav museum on post and found myself in the medal of honor room. Standing in front of the picture of the person and reading what that person had done was eye opening. I lost track of time and may have shed a tear or two reading about the actions of these people. It's really a shame these heroes are relatively unknown and "media influencers" are praised.

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    My Brother and I just watched Gun Trucks of Vietnam on the Smithsonian Channel this last week. The Documentary covered Mr Dahl's heroic acts in detail - he is a true American Hero!
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    Thank you Larry. I sure hope to make it to Heaven someday and meet him. I know he's there.
    HOLLYWOOD Collector Left hawg 405#, right one 315#, had my elderly neighbors granddaughter treed and why I got the call. Both charged, one from 20' and one from 40'. Thanks to the good Lord and Samuel Colt I won. May God bless our Lawmen & Soldiers!

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    I originally saw this post earlier today and just didn't know what to say. I still don't. That such men exist and are among us is truly amazing.

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    At the Hospital on base, there is a picture of kid that looks like me. My mom hates that picture. She told me she wanted her son, not cheif giving her a flag and a medal.

    I get emotional when I see their pictures and read their stories. There is more than one that gives me chills. Then ask myself if I am ready to die? I still can't answer that question. I just keep my head down and follow orders and don't think about it. I sometimes wonder about the old adage "whats the difference between stupid and brave?".

    God Bless them and may the rest in peace. No one deserves salvation more than a mardar.

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    As an old soldier,, having a brother who was in Nam, a Dad in WWII, myself just post Nam, best friend, like me, but in the AF, a sister who was married to a FINE career Marine, my wife's dad was WWII & Korea, (3) uncles in WWII,, of which,, one died at Normandy on D-Day, a nephew retired from the AF, just to cover a bit of our service,, we are (or were) aware of the many MEN who served, "above & beyond." The CMH is a revered medal,, to be respected,, for what it represents. But we all know the true respect is for the MEN who earned it. The sacrifices made,, often go beyond comprehension. Hard to believe that Vietnam was that long ago,,,!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rcmaveric View Post
    At the Hospital on base, there is a picture of kid that looks like me. My mom hates that picture. She told me she wanted her son, not cheif giving her a flag and a medal.

    I get emotional when I see their pictures and read their stories. There is more than one that gives me chills. Then ask myself if I am ready to die? I still can't answer that question. I just keep my head down and follow orders and don't think about it. I sometimes wonder about the old adage "whats the difference between stupid and brave?".

    God Bless them and may the rest in peace. No one deserves salvation more than a mardar.

    Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk
    Not military but I can still see the picture of the face of a firefighter going up the stairs at the World trade center on 9/11. He knew he was going to die and went anyway, I could see it in his eyes. I still get the chills thinking about it and hope to God I never forget it. God Bless folks.
    Ron

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