nonniey Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/29/us/col-bud-day-vietnam-war-hero-dies-at-88.html "Col. Bud Day, an Air Force fighter pilot who was shot down in the Vietnam War, imprisoned with John McCain in the notorious “Hanoi Hilton” and defiantly endured more than five years of brutality without divulging sensitive information to his captors, earning him the Medal of Honor, died on Saturday in Shalimar, Fla. He was 88. His death was announced by his wife, Doris. Colonel Day was among America’s most highly decorated servicemen, having received nearly 70 medals and awards, more than 50 for combat exploits. In addition to the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor, he was awarded the Air Force Cross, the highest combat award specifically for airmen....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 RIP Col. Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 88. Tough old bird. RIP, Colonel. We also had a native son, Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, recently stationed among all the fine people at JBLM, who just received a Medal of Honor. But he is fortunate enough to be alive to see it. We should be seeing him in major media in the future as a spokesperson on PTSD issues for vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Definitely a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/29/us/col-bud-day-vietnam-war-hero-dies-at-88.html "Col. Bud Day, an Air Force fighter pilot who was shot down in the Vietnam War, imprisoned with John McCain in the notorious “Hanoi Hilton” and defiantly endured more than five years of brutality without divulging sensitive information to his captors, earning him the Medal of Honor, died on Saturday in Shalimar, Fla. He was 88. His death was announced by his wife, Doris. Colonel Day was among America’s most highly decorated servicemen, having received nearly 70 medals and awards, more than 50 for combat exploits. In addition to the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor, he was awarded the Air Force Cross, the highest combat award specifically for airmen....." I wouldn't wish that on anyone, yet he got through it. What a badass. RIP, Col. Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearfeather Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 88. Tough old bird. RIP, Colonel. We also had a native son, Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, recently stationed among all the fine people at JBLM, who just received a Medal of Honor. But he is fortunate enough to be alive to see it. We should be seeing him in major media in the future as a spokesperson on PTSD issues for vets. A great man, and a great American. My stepfather ( who raised me ), was stationed in Quin Nhon at the time Col. Day was shot down. Your mention of PTSD reminded me of this, that I saw recently: http://blogs.militarytimes.com/battle-rattle/2013/02/28/washington-redskins-hail-marine-captain-on-retirement/ “ It was amazing, I’ll be honest. It pretty much made me cry,” he said. Haag said he isn’t sure who tipped the Redskins off, but he suspects Dave Ellis, a photographer for the Free-Lance Star of Fredericksburg who shoots Redskins games. Ellis has been following Haag and his family around for a month for a story on Haag’s ongoing battle with post-traumatic stress, also documented on Haag’s blog, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 What an amazing guy. Read a bit about his life story and heard what McCain had to say to the senate yesterday, wow, what a hero. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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