Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday on this Memorial day. Today's story is about a young Marine, Richard Pittman, whose brave actions saved many lives in Vietnam. Because of him, many survived, although quite a number perished that day in 1966. God bless you Sir and God bless all who have served or currently serve this great nation.
Survivors guilt is real, why am I alive and my buddies aren't. It goes hand in hand with PTSD. As we remember those like his buddies that didn't come back alive, we also thank Richard Pittman for saving the ones he could.
"Did some good," indeed! Another Hero who stepped into action, not for himself, and not even "for his country." Soldiers join the military for their country, they fight for their buddies! Thank you for keeping their memories alive, Tara Ross!
Today, Memorial Day, is a day we should all pause and be thankful for those who gave their lives so that we - and millions around the world - could be free. They made the ultimate sacrifice as did their families. War is terrible and the evil intent of men can be terrible. I’m grateful to live in a nation that celebrates freedom and to believe that today is not so much a day of celebration, but a day of somber reflection. Our flag is waving in the breeze.
Richard Pittman did a whole lot of good. It would have been so hard to read the names of his fallen buddies on that wall. He did all that he could and it was important that one Marine wrote that letter crediting Pittman with saving his life and a friend told Pittman about it so he finally realized he had done a lot of good. Happy Memorial Day, Tara, and to all your readers! Let’s honor and remember all our fallen today and every day. They are all heroes.
A remarkable Marine. And I am glad he learned of some of the good he accomplished. Today we remember those who died from his company. Thankfully, he made it home as did quite a few others. But so many live in our joint memories who are forever young in those memories having given their lives in service of their country. Many thanks to Richard Pittman and others who have so gallantly served.
Thanks for his story on this Memorial Day, he remembered all those who gave all. Then saw that some were saved by his valor. Richard Pittman truly gave more than most, but remembered those who gave all.
Just think about the daughters, sons, and grandchildren who would not exist if not for the men he saved. Yes sir you did more than some good. Thanks Tara.
This is perfect for Memorial Day. So many that have earned the MOH probably did not know how many they truly saved and, therefore, would not realize how many families would grow out of their heroism. So very thankful for all of them and for you, Tara, in telling their stories.
Different time, men lying to serve their country. Mr. Pittman and his fellow Vietnam Veterans did a lot good, thankfully this nation is waking up to that realization.
Thank you once again,Tara. This story reminds me of the old song from The Statler Brothers “More Than A Name On A Wall”. Such a hard, beautiful, moving song that, I believe, can help heal. Thank you to all who have and continue to serve!
Everyone who reads this realizes he did some good.
Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday on this Memorial day. Today's story is about a young Marine, Richard Pittman, whose brave actions saved many lives in Vietnam. Because of him, many survived, although quite a number perished that day in 1966. God bless you Sir and God bless all who have served or currently serve this great nation.
Survivors guilt is real, why am I alive and my buddies aren't. It goes hand in hand with PTSD. As we remember those like his buddies that didn't come back alive, we also thank Richard Pittman for saving the ones he could.
"Did some good," indeed! Another Hero who stepped into action, not for himself, and not even "for his country." Soldiers join the military for their country, they fight for their buddies! Thank you for keeping their memories alive, Tara Ross!
Today, Memorial Day, is a day we should all pause and be thankful for those who gave their lives so that we - and millions around the world - could be free. They made the ultimate sacrifice as did their families. War is terrible and the evil intent of men can be terrible. I’m grateful to live in a nation that celebrates freedom and to believe that today is not so much a day of celebration, but a day of somber reflection. Our flag is waving in the breeze.
Thank you !! First husband was over there, don't know how much good he did, but he was there
Richard Pittman did a whole lot of good. It would have been so hard to read the names of his fallen buddies on that wall. He did all that he could and it was important that one Marine wrote that letter crediting Pittman with saving his life and a friend told Pittman about it so he finally realized he had done a lot of good. Happy Memorial Day, Tara, and to all your readers! Let’s honor and remember all our fallen today and every day. They are all heroes.
Pittman just kept on firing, weapon after weapon, to save others from death!
And thank you, Tara, for another unheard of story of bravery under fire!
My heart is full of gratitude to him and all who served. God bless them all! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A remarkable Marine. And I am glad he learned of some of the good he accomplished. Today we remember those who died from his company. Thankfully, he made it home as did quite a few others. But so many live in our joint memories who are forever young in those memories having given their lives in service of their country. Many thanks to Richard Pittman and others who have so gallantly served.
Thanks for his story on this Memorial Day, he remembered all those who gave all. Then saw that some were saved by his valor. Richard Pittman truly gave more than most, but remembered those who gave all.
Just think about the daughters, sons, and grandchildren who would not exist if not for the men he saved. Yes sir you did more than some good. Thanks Tara.
Happy Memorial Day!
🇺🇸 A perfect story for Memorial Day. Lest we forget. 🇺🇸
This is perfect for Memorial Day. So many that have earned the MOH probably did not know how many they truly saved and, therefore, would not realize how many families would grow out of their heroism. So very thankful for all of them and for you, Tara, in telling their stories.
Different time, men lying to serve their country. Mr. Pittman and his fellow Vietnam Veterans did a lot good, thankfully this nation is waking up to that realization.
Thank you once again,Tara. This story reminds me of the old song from The Statler Brothers “More Than A Name On A Wall”. Such a hard, beautiful, moving song that, I believe, can help heal. Thank you to all who have and continue to serve!