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Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: midnight Target on May 05, 2005, 04:27:18 PM

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He was put in for the Medal of Honor three times; the last application is currently under review at the Pentagon. He was twice awarded the Army's second highest honor for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross, along with 10 Silver Stars and eight Bronze Stars. When asked about his many awards, he always said he was proudest of his eight Purple Hearts and his Combat Infantryman's Badge.

Col. David. H. Hackworth, 1930-2005 Legendary U.S. Army Guerrilla Fighter, Champion of the Ordinary Soldier (http://www.sftt.org/main.cfm?actionId=globalShowStaticContent&screenKey=cmpDefense&htmlCategoryID=30&htmlId=2634)

A loss of the first magnitude.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Gunslinger on May 05, 2005, 04:32:52 PM

Wow this is a loss,

IIRC he was the most highly decorated LIVING vet.

I've read alot of his books and they are great.....especially about face.

 RIP

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: rabbidrabbit on May 05, 2005, 04:43:56 PM

to a great man.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Charon on May 05, 2005, 05:08:01 PM

Oh ****. It seemed like he was fading recently. Damm.

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Gen. Creighton Abrams, the last American commander in that disastrous war, described him as "the best battalion commander I ever saw in the United States Army."

Charon

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: SunTracker on May 05, 2005, 05:26:53 PM

I've read two of his books, About Face, and Hazardous Duty.  Great man.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: NUKE on May 05, 2005, 05:29:50 PM

I can't believe he was 74 years old. He seemed much younger than that.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: GtoRA2 on May 05, 2005, 05:46:13 PM

Wow, to a great American and a great man.



I wonder what will happen to his web site and  Soldiers for truth now?

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Pongo on May 05, 2005, 06:16:40 PM

Would have liked to meet that man.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Hangtime on May 05, 2005, 06:19:34 PM

He was the best of the very best.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Gunslinger on May 05, 2005, 06:35:04 PM

if the above link doesnt work for you try this

http://www.hackworth.com

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Gunslinger on May 05, 2005, 06:45:46 PM

When I read hazardous duty I could not stop laughing about how he got the scoop during the gulf war.

He had a retired military ID card so that got him access to alot of things that regular reporters did not.  When that didn't work he had an official looking letter signed by a fictitious General ordering all to give "hack" what ever assistance he needs.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: rpm on May 05, 2005, 08:19:07 PM

A true hero.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: bigsky on May 05, 2005, 09:48:12 PM

R.I.P.  hack

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: GreenCloud on May 05, 2005, 11:18:34 PM

i didnt think he was close to 74..dam shame..Ilike that guy

Salute

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on May 06, 2005, 02:37:50 AM

Yeah, most people do not realize that he was in Europe in World War II, and actually met Ike.

I did not always agree with him, but I could always respect and understand his position.

He was an honest and loyal servant of his country, a patriot in the truest sense of the word.

<> Colonel David Hackworth United States Army Retired.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: bunch on May 06, 2005, 02:57:07 AM

wow, in the army at 15.
who says we didnt fight fair with the hitlerjungend?

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Wilfrid on May 06, 2005, 10:47:27 AM

A great loss.

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: AWMac on May 06, 2005, 11:30:20 AM

(http://images1.istandfor.com/images/FE/chain171siteType8/site130/client/hack341.jpg)



You've earned your peace Hack.


Mac

Title: <S> Colonel Hackworth
Post by: Maverick on May 07, 2005, 11:31:49 AM

<> and RIP. A very good man has passed.  The world is poorer for his passing but richer for his having been there.