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04 March 2002

Postby 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

Postby RMP-RLTW » March 3rd, 2012, 11:32 pm

Rest in peace brothers.


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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby Steadfast » March 4th, 2012, 12:18 am

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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby Baseplate » March 4th, 2012, 2:04 am

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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby Ranger Ron » March 4th, 2012, 4:02 am

Rest in Peace, Brothers!

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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby K.Ingraham » March 4th, 2012, 3:05 pm

Half a lifetime ago already. RIP young warriors.
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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby That Guy » March 4th, 2012, 7:39 pm

Fallen, but not forgotten.


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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby hobbit » March 4th, 2012, 7:46 pm

Anybody know the circumstances?
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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby 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

Postby 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

Postby 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

Postby garyedolan » March 4th, 2012, 8:37 pm

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04 March 2002

Postby CharlieRanger1FFV » March 4th, 2012, 9:53 pm

Rest in Peace, Brothers.


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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby Jim » March 14th, 2012, 11:07 am

Lord, Let us not forget these Rangers.
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Re: 04 March 2002

Postby 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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