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KNR No words. niyad Sep 2023 #1

....yes AZ8theist Sep 2023 #59

KnR. iluvtennis Sep 2023 #2

"I have never been happier, you made my life" Prairie_Seagull Sep 2023 #3

Thank you. These are the memories we should be honoring today. n/t TygrBright Sep 2023 #4

THIS malaise Sep 2023 #33

He also served in the British and US armies and fought in the Battle of Ia Drang Ex Lurker Sep 2023 #5

And NOT A WORD about him from Big Media back then - just a loop of Rudy Colludy cosplaying peppertree Sep 2023 #8

Are you sure about that? mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2023 #21

Thanks for posting.. mountain grammy Sep 2023 #30

his name is familiar -- i remember hearing about this guy orleans Sep 2023 #28

I'm fortunate enough to have an autographed copy of the book. COL Mustard Sep 2023 #43

A True Warrior Captain_New_York Sep 2023 #6

It would have been an honor to have met him. Beacool Sep 2023 #12

Many forgotten hero's that day. MANY. republianmushroom Sep 2023 #7

A true hero. Beacool Sep 2023 #9

But do they want his image and story used to promote right wing bullshit? Effete Snob Sep 2023 #11

Wow!! Beacool Sep 2023 #13

Great point. Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2023 #29

I'm glad you posted this mountain grammy Sep 2023 #31

Generalizations like this are dangerous. Sure, it's good to be reminded that Martin68 Sep 2023 #36

Also, the guy WAS an authority Effete Snob Sep 2023 #39

Right, Rescorla was the expert in security just as there were medical experts JI7 Sep 2023 #58

That Twitter account then goes on to tell people to spread viruses and carry guns Effete Snob Sep 2023 #10

👍🏼...K&R...👍🏼 spanone Sep 2023 #14

A fine example of true heroism. What a shame he died while saving other lives. Vinca Sep 2023 #15

Another K&R ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #16

Tears. What a hero and what a horrible, horrible loss. chowder66 Sep 2023 #17

I feel a bit ignorant as this is the 1st time I have read anything on his story. K&R Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2023 #18

Thank you Wild blueberry Sep 2023 #19

One can only weep question everything Sep 2023 #20

Thank you for this. Not all heroes wear capes. LoisB Sep 2023 #22

I question if any of MSM will even mention his name today KS Toronado Sep 2023 #23

Well, WE remember him today, thanks to honored sentinels in our DU midst. calimary Sep 2023 #25

I've never heard this story. Why should people in the media have heard it? Martin68 Sep 2023 #37

Rick Rescorla was also a war hero, although he would never have referred to himself that way COL Mustard Sep 2023 #24

K & R...nt Wounded Bear Sep 2023 #26

A True Hero AmBlue Sep 2023 #27

Wow. Hotler Sep 2023 #32

Rest well Sir. BigOleDummy Sep 2023 #34

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Martin68 Sep 2023 #35

If you want to read about Rescorla, read this. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2023 #38

A really wonderful read, even with the sad ending we already know about. calimary Sep 2023 #48

i never knew this story. barbtries Sep 2023 #40

To my knowledge COL Mustard Sep 2023 #44

that's what the OP said I believe. barbtries Sep 2023 #45

Reminded me of John P O'Neil SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2023 #41

Oh my ... Delphinus Sep 2023 #42

💕🕯️🕊️😇🙁 Mahalo Rick Rescorla Cha Sep 2023 #46

Incredible act of selflessness SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #47

I never 3auld6phart Sep 2023 #49

Amazing! Thanx for posting. JohnnyRingo Sep 2023 #50

Unfortunately, the person who tweeted this went on to use it to rail against COVID restrictions... MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #51

Damn 3auld6phart Sep 2023 #52

Really bummed me out following the rest of his thread. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #54

It's the person that tweeted it that is shit. The guy Rick Rescorlo is still a hero JI7 Sep 2023 #55

Yes. Never claimed otherwise. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #56

.. Historic NY Sep 2023 #53

Heart Of A Soldier swong19104 Sep 2023 #57

Sometimes 'when you know, you know'. God bless him Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #60