'We Were Soldiers' hero passes; the celebrated life story of a soldier, a leader, a father

[mystery-ak]

 'We Were Soldiers' hero passes; the celebrated life story of a soldier, a leader, a father

    Troy Turner | Editor
    Opelika-Auburn News
    tturner@oanow.com

    Feb 11, 2017

Two weeks ago, a senior commander with the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division, serving in battle-hardened Afghanistan, sent a letter to Auburn, Alabama.

It was addressed to a national hero.

“You are a true legend…and continue to inspire the troops of today, all across the globe,” he wrote. “We hold one of your edicts close to our hearts – ‘No second-place trophies.’ The winning spirit is alive and well.”

A few months earlier, movie stars Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn made a special trip to Auburn for the sole purpose of seeing this same hero.

He and Gibson had met several times before and have become good friends. Gibson portrayed him in the lead role of the film, “We Were Soldiers.”

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[truth_seeker]

Nice for Gibson to recognize this old soldier.

The contrast between his generation and what they endured, and today's snowflakes is striking.

I note the old soldier had no mention of PTSD, etc.

[Smokin Joe]

Nice for Gibson to recognize this old soldier.

The contrast between his generation and what they endured, and today's snowflakes is striking.

I note the old soldier had no mention of PTSD, etc.

Makes you wonder if any of those snowflakes even heard of the Ia Drang Valley. I'm glad Gibson made the movie. Maybe some day they can sit down and get just an inkling...

Like my Dad's generation, apparently Gen. Moore made time to focus on his family:
http://www.oanow.com/news/hal-moore-known-as-captain-fun-by-his-family/article_7145640c-f0e6-11e6-9e32-b756563f7e75.html

Younger generations who haven't served have no clue.