“Captain Freeman flew 14 separate rescue missions,” his citation notes, “providing life-saving evacuation of an estimated 30 seriously wounded soldiers—some of whom would not have survived had he not
Courage in the face of danger was exemplified by this most able pilot. Flying in a slow moving plane, well within range of a large group of hostiles who were determined to end him, he protected and served his compatriots. A well earned recognition!
Thanks for the MOH story of Ed Freeman. Many helicopter pilots risked their lives of their brothers in that war and many died. We must never forget what they went through in war (all of those who served) and back home. We should have given them a hero's welcomed and not what the country didn't give them. Thanks Tara for all your stories!!
Your historical post are the highlight of the day, Tara. Especially the Medal of Honor stories. Ed Freeman is another American hero who represents so many of our unsung heroes from the Vietnam era. It was a tough time for our military in so many ways. Even though it’s been too long in coming it’s very good we are recognizing our men and women who served under the very difficult circumstances.
Another American hero! Thank you Tara. Say Their Names, Tell Their Stories, Remember Them. You are such a patriot Tara, for bringing this historic tribute to us daily. I love reading about these heroic actions.
Any of the pilots (that fly over enemy territory), deserve medals, but the helo pilots that worked in the jungles of Vietnam, deserve huge Kudos and praises for each and every time one of them lifted on a mission over the jungles. They have limited on-board fire support for their aircraft, and the crew is at the mercies of "How good a pilot" sits up front in the number one seat.
Sitting in one of those "birds," could be described as "sitting on a cardboard box suspended over a pit of alligators before meal time.
I live in the flight pattern of a Marine Corps Base, and there are 3 to 4 different models of helicopters, which fly their practice missions all day long. I have to look at and wave, each time, and give them a deep thanks of prayer and blessings for a safe day.
Thank you, Tara, for reminding (me), us, of the heroes in our midst.
Like I have said before, the helicopter pilots were all Medal of Honor winners in Vietnam. The sound of helicopters coming in was the sound of Angels from Heaven to those on the ground. Most of those pilots came in under fire and knew it could be the last breath they would ever take.
God bless him for his service to my country! The first phase of training for all 🚁 pilots sent to Vietnam was done at Fort Wolters, which surrounds my family farm outside Mineral Wells, TX.
Great Hero! Helicopter pilots did not EVER buy a drink in Vietnam! Thanks for keeping this memory alive, Tara Ross.
Courage in the face of danger was exemplified by this most able pilot. Flying in a slow moving plane, well within range of a large group of hostiles who were determined to end him, he protected and served his compatriots. A well earned recognition!
Thanks for the MOH story of Ed Freeman. Many helicopter pilots risked their lives of their brothers in that war and many died. We must never forget what they went through in war (all of those who served) and back home. We should have given them a hero's welcomed and not what the country didn't give them. Thanks Tara for all your stories!!
Your historical post are the highlight of the day, Tara. Especially the Medal of Honor stories. Ed Freeman is another American hero who represents so many of our unsung heroes from the Vietnam era. It was a tough time for our military in so many ways. Even though it’s been too long in coming it’s very good we are recognizing our men and women who served under the very difficult circumstances.
Another American hero! Thank you Tara. Say Their Names, Tell Their Stories, Remember Them. You are such a patriot Tara, for bringing this historic tribute to us daily. I love reading about these heroic actions.
Exactly Right ✅️ 👏 👌 💯 👍
Very brave men, Thanks !!!
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Any of the pilots (that fly over enemy territory), deserve medals, but the helo pilots that worked in the jungles of Vietnam, deserve huge Kudos and praises for each and every time one of them lifted on a mission over the jungles. They have limited on-board fire support for their aircraft, and the crew is at the mercies of "How good a pilot" sits up front in the number one seat.
Sitting in one of those "birds," could be described as "sitting on a cardboard box suspended over a pit of alligators before meal time.
I live in the flight pattern of a Marine Corps Base, and there are 3 to 4 different models of helicopters, which fly their practice missions all day long. I have to look at and wave, each time, and give them a deep thanks of prayer and blessings for a safe day.
Thank you, Tara, for reminding (me), us, of the heroes in our midst.
Like I have said before, the helicopter pilots were all Medal of Honor winners in Vietnam. The sound of helicopters coming in was the sound of Angels from Heaven to those on the ground. Most of those pilots came in under fire and knew it could be the last breath they would ever take.
God’s Blessings on them all.
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Had a friend who was a door gunner on a gunship, he could on and on about how dedicated the pilots were. Thank you Tara for all you do 😊
So thankful for these guys and happy they are not forgotten ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Ed Freeman for serving your brothers in arms and your country in that very fierce battle.
Another great example of heroism in action! Thanks for sharing.
God bless him for his service to my country! The first phase of training for all 🚁 pilots sent to Vietnam was done at Fort Wolters, which surrounds my family farm outside Mineral Wells, TX.
Thank you, Tara.