|
FOXNews.com - My Lai Massacre Hero Thompson Dead - U.S. & World (876 words) |
 | Early in the morning of March 16, 1968, Thompson, door-gunner Lawrence Colburn and crew chief Glenn Andreotta came upon U.S. ground troops killing Vietnamese civilians in and around the village of My Lai. |
| In 1998, the Army honored the three men with the prestigious Soldier's Medal, the highest award for bravery not involving conflict with an enemy. |
| "He was the guy who by his heroic actions gave a morality and dignity to the American military effort," Tulane history professor Douglas Brinkley said. |
|
Misadventures In Surviving » The Epitome Of My Hero (370 words) |
| My hero is a man who anyone could pass on the street not knowing that they are in the presence of greatness. |
| My hero is human and he is more likely to admit his faults than take credit for his strengths. |
| My hero is my brother and we should all be so fortunate as to know him. |
Feeds |
Contact