On this 9/11 Anniversary, the story of a Leader

2014-09-11T11:44:33-04:00

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/02/11/the-real-heroes-are-dead

Great article from 2002 about COL (ret.) Rick Rescorla. Many who have read We Were Soldiers Once and Young are familiar with him. Long story short, a man who was a seasoned veteran by the time he led men into the Ia Drang Valley ended up making his greatest contribution on 9/11/2001 when he is credited with saving the lives of 2700 people, while losing his own.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the article.

The Real Heroes Are Dead - The New Yorker

James B. Stewart’s 2002 piece on 9/11 hero Rick Rescorla. "From the World Trade Center, Rescorla said he was taking some of his security men and making a final sweep. Then he would evacuate himself.”

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 11 at 2014 1:41 PM

2014-09-11T13:41:36-04:00

The man was a hero in every sense of the word from Ia Drang right up to his untimely death. If you haven't read "We Were Solders One and Young..." Its a MUST for every leader E & O.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Sep 11 at 2014 6:08 PM

2014-09-11T18:08:51-04:00

For those who didn't know, the picture of a soldier wielding an M16 with fixed bayonet on the cover of the book is Rescorla.