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by garyedolan
May 24th, 2014, 9:21 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: How Can We Best Honor Their Memory on Memorial Day
Replies: 7
Views: 4118

How Can We Best Honor Their Memory on Memorial Day

As an early salute, I would like to again share a writing I did a few years ago about Memorial Day that I originally wrote for one of my Rangers 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 solem...
by garyedolan
May 11th, 2014, 9:39 am
Forum: Ranger, SOF and Military News
Topic: MH to former SGT Kyle White
Replies: 11
Views: 4828

Re: MH to former SGT Kyle White

Well earned, Sky Soldier . . .Well earned! I also was on orders to go to the 173rd in Viet Nam. I was going through their jungle school, when I volunteered for the Rangers. RLTW!!! I also had orders to the 173rd in Nam, but went AWOL to get to Charlie Rangers!! What were they going to do to me, sen...
by garyedolan
April 7th, 2014, 10:20 am
Forum: Ranger, SOF and Military News
Topic: 2014 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductees
Replies: 26
Views: 18866

2014 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductees

Rangers and Ranger Associations, It is a distinct privilege to officially announce the nominees who have been voted for induction into this year’s Ranger Hall of Fame. Attached is the official memo. The induction ceremony will occur on 16 July 2014 at Ft. Benning, GA. Please join me in distributing ...
by garyedolan
March 28th, 2014, 4:59 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: OF THEIR OWN ACCORD video
Replies: 10
Views: 2550

OF THEIR OWN ACCORD video

Be sure to turn up your volume and view the action on this OF THEIR OWN ACCORD video on
FULL SCREEN:

https://vimeo.com/90368005

https://vimeo.com/90368005
by garyedolan
March 16th, 2014, 6:19 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: From: Eulogy Posting
Replies: 2
Views: 1308

From: Eulogy Posting

In Honor of My Jim I am writing to honor a fellow West Point graduate 1969 of yours, who served in the 101st airborne division LRRP/Rangers, 1st Brigade, F-58 LRP, L Company 75th Rangers, 3/506 LRRP in Vietnam from June 28th 1970, up until his death, February 15th, 1971. He is James Leroy Smith. He ...
by garyedolan
January 28th, 2014, 5:06 pm
Forum: Introductions - Rangers, Veterans, Ranger Wives/Parents
Topic: intro- attyjtaylor
Replies: 17
Views: 6697

Re: intro- attyjtaylor

Welcome Fellow Attorney/Baby Ranger. Great idea of starting the network. Perhaps you could email those of us in the network a listing of the contact info of those involved (of course with their permission.)
by garyedolan
January 26th, 2014, 8:02 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Introduction- Preston
Replies: 33
Views: 8616

Re: Introduction- Preston

Congratulations on your appointment to my alma mater and I applaud your desire to serve our country. Friday evening I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Infantry Ball at USMA in honor of those in the Class of 2014 who chose as their branch the QUEEN OF BATTLE. I will PM you with my phone num...
by garyedolan
December 20th, 2013, 7:43 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: A Soldier's Night Before Christmas
Replies: 2
Views: 1071

A Soldier's Night Before Christmas

A wonderful tribute to our soldiers around the world...MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. This is great. Please forward to all you know. It will bring realism to those who are ready to celebrate this month. Makes Christmas a little more special. Http://www.youtube.com/v/8D-OL-KQOt4 To all my brothers and siste...
by garyedolan
November 28th, 2013, 6:54 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: New hopeful Ranger
Replies: 36
Views: 9755

Re: New hopeful Ranger

Welcome Youngster. Thank you for your intentions to serve our country and for the past service of your family. Enjoy your journey and heed well the advice of the outstanding individuals with whom you will make contact. Observe their traits, characteristics and behavior. Never, ever quit.
by garyedolan
October 2nd, 2013, 4:29 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Soldier dies during Airborne Training at Fryar Drop Zone
Replies: 8
Views: 2639

Soldier dies during Airborne Training at Fryar Drop Zone

FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) - Fort Benning officials confirm that Airborne student Mario Jekov, 19, has died in a parachute training accident on Oct. 1 at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Fryar Drop Zone. The accident occurred during the third week of Airborne School. Jekov was immediately evacuated by Life F...
by garyedolan
September 21st, 2013, 6:16 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: APFT Failures during EIB Testing?
Replies: 20
Views: 7861

Re: APFT Failures during EIB Testing?

WAY BACK in the mid-70's, while I was in the Protocol Div as aide to Ft Benning CDR, the then Chief of Staff, COL Latham, who decreed that EVERY officer at Benning (TDY, students, cadre, all the old fart COL's--every officer) would complete a 20 mile trek on post, even if it took them the entire wee...
by garyedolan
September 14th, 2013, 12:35 pm
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: Sitrep
Replies: 48
Views: 20162

Re: Sitrep

A Hearty CONGRATULATIONS. As you realize, now the real work begins. Enjoy your journey with the finest Warriors on this planet.
by garyedolan
September 6th, 2013, 3:50 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: 2nd Annual Hero Summit
Replies: 2
Views: 1235

2nd Annual Hero Summit

Thanks to my lovely daughter-n-law, Jennifer Slattery Dolan, I have received an invitation to The 2nd Annual Hero Summit to be held 10 Oct 2013 in Wash DC http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/05/announcing-the-daily-beast-s-second-annual-hero-summit.html MORNING SESSIONS, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM...
by garyedolan
August 29th, 2013, 8:06 am
Forum: Introductions - Rangers, Veterans, Ranger Wives/Parents
Topic: Intro, Son going to RASP
Replies: 7
Views: 3696

Re: Intro, Son going to RASP

Thank you for raising a patriotic Warrior in whom you are justifiably proud. May he NEVER QUIT and always be safe on his journey.

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