Can you take a Moment to Remember these Great Heroes?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:39:25 -0400

Can you take a Momement to Remember these Great Hero's?

These U.S. Army War College students, with their age, graduation year and year of death, died in Sept. 11 attacks or subsequent battles;

Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude, 53, 1990, 2001

Col. Canfield D. Boone, 53, 2002, 2001*

Col. Richard C. Rescorla, 62, 1988, 2001

Sri Lankan Lt. Gen. Parami Kulatunge, 49, 2003, 2006

Col. Brian D. Allgood, 47, 2002, 2007

Col. John M. McHugh, 46, 2009, 2010

*honorary graduate and posthumously promoted to colonel.

COL Canfield D. Boone was a classmate of mine in the Class of 2002. We started the War College in April 2000
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Sabrina Washington stood at attention, her eyes boring through the crowd at Carlisle Barracks and called roll.

“Lt. Col. Maude,” Washington barked.

None of the 100-plus military officers flanking Root Hall at the U.S. Army War College answered.
“Timothy Maude. Lt. Col. Timothy J. Maude,” Washington called again.

Still no answer.

The solemn men and women remained mute as five more names were called.

Six soldiers. Six missing soldiers. Six men who once strode into Root for daily classes, lingered with their military classmates on the lawn outside. Walked the streets of Carlisle during their year as students at the college’s center for strategic military studies.

Six deaths during and after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 11 at 2015 10:41 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:41:09 -0400

Amen, may they RIP!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 11 at 2015 10:47 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:47:47 -0400

LTG Timothy J. Maude and his primary staff were watching the aftermath of the attack on NY City on TV in his office. A friend of mine who was present in the office left to go to the bathroom on the inner ring. The plane hit LTG Timothy J. Maude's office and killed everybody inside instantly. My friend was burned severely even though he was at the other end because the flames shot up the hall.
The neighbors of some friends from church were passengers on the plane that hit the pentagon. Many people on Northern Virginia were directly affected by the 9/11 attack as were many in NY City.
I do not expect do ever forget what happened to this nation on 9/11/2011

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Sep 11 at 2015 10:48 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:48:13 -0400

Commemorative and Memorial Flag Raising
VFW Post 7400 @ 11:00 hrs, 11 SEP

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 11 at 2015 11:03 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:18 -0400

My friend and colleague CDR Rob Schleigel was KIA in the Navy Command Center on 9/11

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 11:06 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:06:33 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, of course Sir. May God bless them and their familes and to all of the fallen Americans since the aftermath of those attacks. #Neverforget

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 11:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:07:11 -0400

NEVER FORGET!!!
SALUTE
May their souls rest... While we avenge the evil that they gave themselves to... By oath and honor... Selflessly... Until TOTAL VICTORY is won... And we may rally again with them... On The High Ground!

THIS IS OUR MUSSION! OUR CHARGE!! OUR DUTY!!!

With God as my witness.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 11:16 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:16:54 -0400

It's not hard to find liberal/(insert alternative) propaganda (literally) in curricula. Sadly, not only at "liberal..." Colleges/universities... But also in many K-12 "institutions" as well!

Response by SGT Mark Stevens made Sep 11 at 2015 12:48 PM

SGT Mark Stevens — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:48:09 -0400

May they rest in peace.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Sep 15 at 2015 1:27 PM

SFC William Farrell — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:27:19 -0400

I'll never forget COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I've read a lot about Col Rescoria and the work that he did prior to 911as he surely saved many lives by his insistence on drills at his company at the WTC. also had the pleasure of seeing his memorial at Fort Benning although its a shame as it looks like the stone work is falling apart already!

Response by CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw made Mar 5 at 2022 10:35 AM

CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:35:59 -0500

Thank You COL. For sharing this! This is indeed worthy of remembrance of these Heroes!!! May God Bless their Families. R.I.P. Salute!!!