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by garyedolan
May 28th, 2021, 6:29 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: THE FULL STORY OF MY MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE
Replies: 3
Views: 2012

THE FULL STORY OF MY MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

Prior to the past approximately fifteen Memorial Days, I have shared through emails and social media a Memorial Day Message. With this submission, I shall share the precipitating events and circumstances that encouraged, propelled and provoked me to write my message. In early August,1970, I was fort...
by garyedolan
May 24th, 2020, 10:57 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Memorial Day
Replies: 3
Views: 6607

Memorial Day

I would like to share a writing I did a few years ago about Memorial Day. I originally wrote this to comfort one of My Rangers who was suffering from survivor's guilt. How Can We Best Honor Their Memory on Memorial Day I believe we veterans are a living tribute and have a solemn duty to bestow honor...
by garyedolan
December 4th, 2019, 8:32 pm
Forum: Ranger History
Topic: Some Ranger Lineage Info
Replies: 12
Views: 29982

Re: Some Ranger Lineage Info

I am so grateful for the existence of the 75th Ranger Regiment, without which those of us who served in the 75th in Vietnam would never have been accorded any respect.
by garyedolan
September 2nd, 2019, 4:13 pm
Forum: Ranger, SOF and Military News
Topic: Ranger School Class 8-19
Replies: 2
Views: 4463

Re: Ranger School Class 8-19

They in turn will stand upon the shoulders of all those who came before them and raise the standard of excellence even higher!
by garyedolan
November 22nd, 2016, 8:54 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Pray for the Soul of Ranger Tony Foster
Replies: 5
Views: 4308

Pray for the Soul of Ranger Tony Foster

It is with sadness and grief that I announce the death of our Brother-in-Arms Ranger Tony Foster, who passed away this morning of a heart attack. Remember him as the gallant Warrior Team Leader in 2nd Platoon, Charlie Rangers and please say a prayer for him.
by garyedolan
July 4th, 2016, 10:36 am
Forum: Introductions - Rangers, Veterans, Ranger Wives/Parents
Topic: Greetings from an Old Grunt
Replies: 8
Views: 6494

Re: Greetings from an Old Grunt

Many of us Ol' Farts do not post often, but I do peruse frequently...
by garyedolan
July 3rd, 2016, 2:19 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Replies: 32
Views: 19311

Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST

I will be there and asking for any local Rangers to attend so we may have a proper ONCE AN EAGLE CEREMONY for Brother Jake!
by garyedolan
March 21st, 2016, 9:38 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Replies: 32
Views: 19311

RIP Brother STEADFAST

It is with a heavy, saddened heart that I just learned of my great friend and War Brother, Jake (Steadfast) Rakauskas, last night reported to The Great Ranger In The Sky. Grip Hands, though it be from afar... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154028661259730&set=a.10150370355019730.36926...
by garyedolan
November 4th, 2015, 8:08 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam
Replies: 1
Views: 3067

The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam

The Vietnam War - Airborne Division_Full Length Historical Documentary_Combat Footages in Color
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDzNQ771RLQ
by garyedolan
April 28th, 2015, 10:47 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Need your prayers!
Replies: 21
Views: 10445

Re: Need your prayers!

Still on bent knees for y'all!
by garyedolan
March 26th, 2015, 7:22 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: E CO(LRP)-C Co(RNG) 75th
Replies: 7
Views: 3850

Re: E CO(LRP)-C Co(RNG) 75th

Check out this video, too: Of Their Own Accord--
Charlie Rangers: Company C (Ranger)/75th Infantry (Airborne) -- My Nam Unit 1970-1971
"FIRE IN THE HOLE--run for cover"
"WE GOTTA GET OUTTA THIS PLACE--if it's the last thing we ever do"
https://vimeo.com/90368005
by garyedolan
January 28th, 2015, 9:17 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: A nice tribute to the Fallen
Replies: 2
Views: 2249

A nice tribute to the Fallen

A nice tribute to our fallen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq2BbVZ2LEc
by garyedolan
January 28th, 2015, 6:34 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: My RHOF Acceptance Speech, 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 3361

My RHOF Acceptance Speech, 2011

Inspired by the words of my good friend, Gen Greb, who posted his RHOF acceptance speech on FB, I decided to post my own here, with the hope that it might inspire a young Baby Ranger or aspiring Warrior: RHOF ACCEPTANCE SPEECH Family, Friends and Brother Rangers This honor cannot be measured in word...

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