Wazzup All!
Just finished 'In The Company Of Heroes'. A first-hand account by helicopter pilot(Night Ranger) Michael Durant. He was the chopper pilot who went down and was captured in Mogadishu, as depicted in the book and movie 'Black Hawk Down'. Talk about a profile of courage. One of the most interesting facts in the book was a revelation about none other than Ross Perot. I never knew (most people don't) what a benefactor he is to our troops. Apparently whenever a special ops soldier is in any kind of jam and the resources of our govt. are limited, in steps Perot. Providing financial, medical, and in the case of M. Durant, was a major player in the negotiations for his freedom. He never asks for any kind of acknowledgement or thanks for his efforts but according to the book, the special ops forces are all aware of his benevolence and love him for it. You know, when he ran for office many thought that his ideas were too off the wall, bordering on nuts. In retrospect, I realize now that the man is a true patriot and a hero. Too bad he doesn't feel like running now.......
Just finished 'In The Company Of Heroes'. A first-hand account by helicopter pilot(Night Ranger) Michael Durant. He was the chopper pilot who went down and was captured in Mogadishu, as depicted in the book and movie 'Black Hawk Down'. Talk about a profile of courage. One of the most interesting facts in the book was a revelation about none other than Ross Perot. I never knew (most people don't) what a benefactor he is to our troops. Apparently whenever a special ops soldier is in any kind of jam and the resources of our govt. are limited, in steps Perot. Providing financial, medical, and in the case of M. Durant, was a major player in the negotiations for his freedom. He never asks for any kind of acknowledgement or thanks for his efforts but according to the book, the special ops forces are all aware of his benevolence and love him for it. You know, when he ran for office many thought that his ideas were too off the wall, bordering on nuts. In retrospect, I realize now that the man is a true patriot and a hero. Too bad he doesn't feel like running now.......