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Old 11-12-2010, 17:48   #1
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Great story aired on Fox News yesterday

The story of a fellow SF soldier, who at great risk to his own life prevented my beret from becoming a VC souvenir. Enjoy

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4414454/i...in-the-making/
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Old 11-12-2010, 18:32   #2
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Great Story!

Thanks for sharing this Colonel! What an amazing reunion that had to be.
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Old 11-13-2010, 04:46   #3
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Great story Col Cook,, I wish you and Jim Salaga many years of fellowship...

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Old 11-13-2010, 07:15   #4
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Great story Col...... Glad to hear you finally conducted your linkup.......
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Old 11-13-2010, 07:26   #5
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That Reunion was at SOAR last September!! Henry, I know you!!
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Old 11-13-2010, 07:47   #6
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Two great heroes! A great story! We're QPs because of brothers like you.
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Old 11-13-2010, 08:12   #7
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With all the BS on TV, we finally get a story worth listening to and they cut if off. You think they could have let this interview go a little longer. Regardless, great story. 42 years is a chunk of time.
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Old 11-13-2010, 15:28   #8
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Two great heroes! A great story! We're QPs because of brothers like you.
Very well stated,I completely concur............

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Old 11-13-2010, 10:32   #9
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The story of a fellow SF soldier, who at great risk to his own life prevented my beret from becoming a VC souvenir. Enjoy

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4414454/i...in-the-making/
Thats a fantastic piece, shame it couldn't have gone on longer.
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Old 11-13-2010, 10:54   #10
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A wonderful story gentlemen, thank you both for your service.
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