04 March 2002
04 March 2002
by SupplyRanger » March 3rd, 2012, 11:13 pm
Ten years ago today in Ranger History, three members of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment paid the ulitmate sacrifice as they were on a rescue mission to save a down Navy Seal. May we never forget SPC Marc Anderson, CPL Matthew Commons, and SGT Bradley Crose, KIA 04 March 2002.
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04 March 2002
by RMP-RLTW » March 3rd, 2012, 11:32 pm
Rest in peace brothers.
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Re: 04 March 2002
by Steadfast » March 4th, 2012, 12:18 am
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Re: 04 March 2002
by Baseplate » March 4th, 2012, 2:04 am
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Re: 04 March 2002
by Ranger Ron » March 4th, 2012, 4:02 am
Rest in Peace, Brothers!
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Thanks for reminding us Jason
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Re: 04 March 2002
by K.Ingraham » March 4th, 2012, 3:05 pm
Half a lifetime ago already. RIP young warriors.
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Re: 04 March 2002
by That Guy » March 4th, 2012, 7:39 pm
Fallen, but not forgotten.
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Re: 04 March 2002
by hobbit » March 4th, 2012, 7:46 pm
Anybody know the circumstances?
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Re: 04 March 2002
by SupplyRanger » March 4th, 2012, 7:56 pm
hobbit wrote:Anybody know the circumstances?
They were part of a QRF element tasked to retrieve a SEAL who had fallen out of a helo when it was struck by RPG.
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Re: 04 March 2002
by Zonk 1/75 » March 4th, 2012, 7:57 pm
hobbit wrote:Anybody know the circumstances?
Here is a glimpse: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Anaconda
Also, the book Roberts-Ridge (<link<) is a compelling read
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Re: 04 March 2002
by Lunch » March 4th, 2012, 8:36 pm
God bless everyone who was touched by that operation. Rest in peace brothers.
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Re: 04 March 2002
by garyedolan » March 4th, 2012, 8:37 pm
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by CharlieRanger1FFV » March 4th, 2012, 9:53 pm
Rest in Peace, Brothers.
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Re: 04 March 2002
by Jim » March 14th, 2012, 11:07 am
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Re: 04 March 2002
by RangerX » March 14th, 2012, 11:49 am
Does anyone have a link where I can buy a memorial bracelet for these guys?
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