On Memorial Day, we remember decorated Viet Nam war vet Rick Dean

[Orangeyes]

“I would say,” he told me not so long ago, “that the trust this country put in me, as an officer, to lead other young men in combat is probably the highest honor I’ve ever had.”

"Rick was so brave a soldier during the Vietnam War that he earned both a Silver and Bronze star for his meritorious service in it."

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[Orange&Blue44]

RIP I never knew his story until now. Quite a man and human being.