ezlead Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) Ed W. "Too Tall" Freeman passed away on Aug 20,2008. A helicopter pilot who saved 30 men in the IA Drang Valley Nov,1965. "We were soldiers once,and young" He finally got his Medal of Honor in 2001. RIP, Ed. Thank you for everything you did for us. http://www.military.com/news/article/moh-r...eeman-dies.html Edited September 3, 2008 by ezlead
+MigBuster Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 He is portrayed in the film "We Were Soldiers" - believe the other Huey pilot (Snake) got a belated Medal Of Honour too True exhibition of bravery to keep supply lines to the LZ open and a true hero!
Jug Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 <S>may he RIP! May we be so fortunate as to walk in the company of such men. RIP
serverandenforcer Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) A very well deserved salute S! Edited September 4, 2008 by serverandenforcer
Viper6 Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 May we be so fortunate as to walk in the company of such men. RIPWell Done ED, Very well done. RIP, God is your Co-Pilot now.
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