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GoldenRivet · 04-07-09, 09:12 PM

Torplexed · 04-07-09, 09:24 PM

I imagine there are still about 30 guys who shouldn't be alive today hoping to attend his funeral to give their final thanks. Salute!

Kpt. Lehmann · 04-07-09, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

I imagine there are still about 30 guys who shouldn't be alive today hoping to attend his funeral to give their final thanks. Salute!

...and all of their descendants I would imagine.

UnderseaLcpl · 04-07-09, 09:59 PM

The word hero is used far too lightly today. Men like him are the real heroes. I'll think of him when I raise the flag tommorrow.

NeonSamurai · 04-07-09, 10:05 PM

Max2147 · 04-08-09, 12:18 AM

Indeed, Freeman was a true hero.

His squadron mate Bruce Crandall also deserves a mention. He flew similar improvised medevac missions under heavy fire in the same battle.

Interestingly, neither man was awarded the Medal of Honor until quite recently (Freeman in 2001 and Crandall in 2007). Happily, both men were alive to receive their medals personally. While Freeman has sadly passed on since then, Crandall is still alive today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Freeman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Crandall

Dowly · 04-08-09, 02:55 AM

Alot of heroism went on in those few days in the LZ X-RAY. Salute to everyone who fought there.

baggygreen · 04-08-09, 03:08 AM

Nothing more to say than another truly good man gone to a well-deserved rest.

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I imagine there are still about 30 guys who shouldn't be alive today hoping to attend his funeral to give their final thanks. Salute! __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

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UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The word hero is used far too lightly today. Men like him are the real heroes. I'll think of him when I raise the flag tommorrow. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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Max2147 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 714 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Indeed, Freeman was a true hero. His squadron mate Bruce Crandall also deserves a mention. He flew similar improvised medevac missions under heavy fire in the same battle. Interestingly, neither man was awarded the Medal of Honor until quite recently (Freeman in 2001 and Crandall in 2007). Happily, both men were alive to receive their medals personally. While Freeman has sadly passed on since then, Crandall is still alive today. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Freeman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Crandall

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Alot of heroism went on in those few days in the LZ X-RAY. Salute to everyone who fought there.

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baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Nothing more to say than another truly good man gone to a well-deserved rest.