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>>> Passing of yet another Hero
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>>> Passing of yet another Hero He is recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor Date of Issue: 01/19/1967 Place / Date: Bien Hoa and Pleiku, Vietnam, 10 March 1966 Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On that date, the special forces camp at A Shau was under attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army regulars. Hostile troops had positioned themselves between the airstrip and the camp. Other hostile troops had surrounded the camp and were continuously raking it with automatic weapons fire from the surrounding hills. The tops of the 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800 foot ceiling, limiting aircraft maneuverability and forcing pilots to operate within range of hostile gun positions, which often were able to fire down on the attacking aircraft. During the battle, Maj. Fisher observed a fellow airman crash land on the battle-torn airstrip. In the belief that the downed pilot was seriously injured and in imminent danger of capture, Maj. Fisher announced his intention to land on the airstrip to effect a rescue. Although aware of the extreme danger and likely failure of such an attempt, he elected to continue. Directing his own air cover, he landed his aircraft and taxied almost the full length of the runway, which was littered with battle debris and parts of an exploded aircraft. While effecting a successful rescue of the downed pilot, heavy ground fire was observed, with 19 bullets striking his aircraft. In the face of the withering ground fire, he applied power and gained enough speed to lift-off at the overrun of the airstrip. Maj. Fisher's profound concern for his fellow airman, and at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.    |
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I am amazed at what courage these men and woman have RIP
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I am amazed at what courage these men and woman have RIP
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May his bravery be well recognised in the hereafter and if there is reincarnation, the has a very privileged life in the next one. Deepest respects.
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exceptional people who rise to the situation at extreme personal risk.....the fabric our country was built upon. may he rest in peace
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Thanks for sharing this. 
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exceptional people who rise to the situation at extreme personal risk.....the fabric our country was built upon. may he rest in peace [image]
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Thanks for sharing this.
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The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.
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The Congressional Medal of Honor is our highest award and yet the recipients are generally so unknown to the public. Thank you for posting this. Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!
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The Congressional Medal of Honor is our highest award and yet the recipients are generally so unknown to the public. Thank you for posting this.
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. We are at a balmy 45 here
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ty Pal for posting this.. I am always amazed when I read stories of what they did accomplished while in the Military.. Let us always remember! RIP. Being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor is a true Honor to this person. hugssssssssssssssss V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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wow...he was a hero! to save his fellow airman over his safety! “Life is available only in the present moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh Come and read my blog! Become a watcher! veryfunnycple64 
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I really liked this one Pal ty for sharing hugsssssssssss V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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ty Pal for posting this.. I am always amazed when I read stories of what they did accomplished while in the Military.. Let us always remember! RIP. Being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor is a true Honor to this person. hugssssssssssssssss V 
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wow...he was a hero! to save his fellow airman over his safety!
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Excellent post. He indeed was a gallant and brave U.S. airman. Saddens my heart to hear of this hero's passing.
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