LynnMassGuy
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What a hero! You must be very proud. Gives me shivers.
I found this and wanted to share it.
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geegee
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Jesse,
That was incredible. It's amazing to me that we see men like your father going around every day doing their ordinary tasks (shopping at the super market, driving to an office, pumping gas, etc.), and yet at one time in their lives they willingly sacrificed more than anyone could imagine, and were indeed, larger than life. It gives me a greater appreciation of those that have worn the uniform of our military. What an inspiring account, and one I hope finally brings your father his well deserved recognition. God bless him and those he served with.
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Paul (geegee)
That was incredible. It's amazing to me that we see men like your father going around every day doing their ordinary tasks (shopping at the super market, driving to an office, pumping gas, etc.), and yet at one time in their lives they willingly sacrificed more than anyone could imagine, and were indeed, larger than life. It gives me a greater appreciation of those that have worn the uniform of our military. What an inspiring account, and one I hope finally brings your father his well deserved recognition. God bless him and those he served with.
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Paul (geegee)
Jesse, give your father a big Hug and tell him welcome home, also how proud you are of him. Believe it or not alot of people like your dad never get what they deserve, but with a son like you to remind him thats all he really needs! God bless you and your DAD! jerryd viet vet 67-68
fiVe
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What a great post! Mr. Salcedo, please accept my VERY heartfelt thanks and gratitude for what you did for me & my family. Your service to our country should never be forgotten.
Most Respectful Regards, fiVe
Most Respectful Regards, fiVe
seeker_two
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Please give your father all my heartfelt thanks for his service and valor during that dark time...
...and for continuing that service by raising such a good son.
He's a HERO in every sense of the word...
...and for continuing that service by raising such a good son.
He's a HERO in every sense of the word...
repsychler
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Many thanks to your father for his service, Mr. Salcedo. I noticed that this thread started back in May, I wonder if there is any update to the story?
grampster
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I worked with a man in the 60's who had been awarded the MOH in the Pacific in WWII. They called him the "Angel with a machine gun", Francis J. Pierce. What your dad did, mirrored the actions of Frank.
Your dad is a brave, selfless man who has been rewarded by being blessed with a son that has done him proud by sharing his story with us.
Please tell him I salute him and his service to our country!
Grampster
Your dad is a brave, selfless man who has been rewarded by being blessed with a son that has done him proud by sharing his story with us.
Please tell him I salute him and his service to our country!
Grampster
jimpeel
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Suitable for framing.
HBK
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That is extremely impressive! I would think that the MOH would be appropriate, but I'm not exactly a military man. Your dad is one hell of a man, though. I don't know what to say to express the gratitude that we all owe him.
BowStreetRunner
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"like wow"
your dad is a brave man
thank him for his service for us will you ?
your dad is a brave man
thank him for his service for us will you ?
I'm driving up to Illinois in 3 days to pick up the last affidavit from My dad's first Lieutenant. Then the citation will be submitted by the legion of valor to our congressman hopefully by the first of 2004.
Thanks again for all the kind words. I'll pass them along.
clubsoda22
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Must be nice to not have to look further than the man who raised you to find a REAL american hero. Best wishes to you and your father on a successful campaign to get your father the recognition he deserves for such an act of valor.
stellarpod
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Jesse:
I know I'm coming into this rather late, but I just felt the need to tell you how inspired I am by your father's story. In 1973-74 I was a snot-nosed 18-year old high school kid, watching my brother and brother-in-law getting called up and waiting for my turn in that grinder called Vietnam. Fortunately for me, the draft ceased before I was selected.
But, even more fortunate for me (and for everyone else), there were people like your father who answered the call of duty with valor. His story makes me proud to be an American. I've often wondered whether I would have the moxie to answer that kind of scenario with the proper action.
Your father is a true patriot and deserves to be counted among the very best of those who put their lives at risk in the interests of our nation. In a day when the word "hero" seems to be frivolously used I believe you've shown us a shining example of the real thing.
Please express my sincere appreciation to your father, whom I don't know, but whose story brings him close to my heart.
stellarpod
I know I'm coming into this rather late, but I just felt the need to tell you how inspired I am by your father's story. In 1973-74 I was a snot-nosed 18-year old high school kid, watching my brother and brother-in-law getting called up and waiting for my turn in that grinder called Vietnam. Fortunately for me, the draft ceased before I was selected.
But, even more fortunate for me (and for everyone else), there were people like your father who answered the call of duty with valor. His story makes me proud to be an American. I've often wondered whether I would have the moxie to answer that kind of scenario with the proper action.
Your father is a true patriot and deserves to be counted among the very best of those who put their lives at risk in the interests of our nation. In a day when the word "hero" seems to be frivolously used I believe you've shown us a shining example of the real thing.
Please express my sincere appreciation to your father, whom I don't know, but whose story brings him close to my heart.
stellarpod
Ala Dan
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Jesse,
Good luck on this venture, if there is anything I can
do too help; don't hesitate to holler my friend!
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
91A10 U.S. ARMY Medical Specialist 1965-1967
18th Surgical Hospital
Fort Gordon, GA (home base)
Good luck on this venture, if there is anything I can
do too help; don't hesitate to holler my friend!
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
91A10 U.S. ARMY Medical Specialist 1965-1967
18th Surgical Hospital
Fort Gordon, GA (home base)
George Hill
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Very awesome.
armabill
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jsalcedo, I know how your father felt in 'Nam and after coming home. I was in 'Nam in 1965 and similar things happened to me upon returning home.
When I returned to the states, there was the airlines strike which didn't help either. For years I wouldn't say much about my tour. But things have been getting better in attitude and acceptence.
Your father is one hell of a man in every sense of the word. Tell him, from a Recon Marine, Semper Fi!
When I returned to the states, there was the airlines strike which didn't help either. For years I wouldn't say much about my tour. But things have been getting better in attitude and acceptence.
Your father is one hell of a man in every sense of the word. Tell him, from a Recon Marine, Semper Fi!
SMLE
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The US sent the finest Soldiers in the world into the worst war we could and their magnifecent valor was wasted by gutless REMFs. Your Father is a hero and deserves recognition. Please give him my warmest regards and most humble thanks for his honorable service.
Hutch
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I stand in slack-jawed admiration. What a man. What a country, that turns out such men. You come from warrior stock, amigo, and you must be very proud.
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