Col. Hackworth has Passed.

[Gimpy]

Originally posted by exlrrp I read About Face and it was part of my study of the Vietnam War.
I didn't agree with him on everything but one thing I always knew is that there was someone who actually gave a sht about the grunts.
Ive had my pictures posted on his site since 2000:http://www.hackworth.com/photo0022.html and proud to do so.
There should have been more like him
Airborne, Hack, and as one ol Ist/327 doggie to another: Above The Rest
james

I couldn't have said it better James. I had the opportunity to meet him here in Tampa about three years ago at a book signing for his then "new" book "Steel My Soldiers Heart"...........he was a fascinating speaker and even though I as well didn't always agree with some of his opinions.............I always respected him for the same reasons a lot folks here have already mentioned.....he WAS a TRUE "grunt" leader with his troopers well being always the most important quality of his service.

You're right................I wish there were more like him!

May he rest in ever lasting peace.

[urbsdad6]

Here's another outstanding eulogy for the soldier's soldier, Col. David Hackworth.

http://www.newswithviews.com/metcalf/metcalf137.htm

Doc Urb

[MORTARDUDE]

I spent about 30 mins with him before anyone else showed up at the book signing and traded a few emails with him. He had his faults like any man, but he was 200% for the grunt. Rest In Peace Soldier.

Larry