Original 101st Airborne warrior gone, not forgotten
"Stand in the door and go"
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:00 am Posted in Health
Sperry was compelled to share this story about the loss of a great warrior, role model and friend. A man who was the epitome of an American hero. A man most remember as larger than life.
In his prime, he was an elite soldier. A special forces operator with a knack for leading people and shaping young warriors.
Command Sgt. Maj. Dick Veenendaal was one of the original members of the 101st Airborne out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The unit was reconstituted in 1956 after being disbanded for a time after World War II. He was fierce, yet fair, putting mission and men above all else.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82648/original-101st-airborne-warrior-gone-not-forgotten/
