SOCNET | Special Operations Community

SOCNET | Special Operations Community (https://socnet.com/index.php)
-   Medal of Honor (https://socnet.com/forumdisplay.php?f=247)
-   -   Senator Inouye Passes Away (https://socnet.com/showthread.php?t=113407)

Expatmedic 17 December 2012 22:25

Senator Inouye Passes Away
 
[url]http://www.kcra.com/news/politics/Hawaii-Sen-Daniel-Inouye-dead-at-88/-/11797268/17808290/-/rvtaga/-/index.html[/url]

RIP Senator, thank you for your service.

Hawkeye 17 December 2012 22:30

Rest In Peace Senator

tawS7 17 December 2012 22:39

RIP. Thank you for your service.

GackMan 17 December 2012 23:02

RIP Senator.

For Posterity:

[QUOTE]Second Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 21 April 1945, in the vicinity of San Terenzo, Italy. While attacking a defended ridge guarding an important road junction, Second Lieutenant Inouye skillfully directed his platoon through a hail of automatic weapon and small arms fire, in a swift enveloping movement that resulted in the capture of an artillery and mortar post and brought his men to within 40 yards of the hostile force. Emplaced in bunkers and rock formations, the enemy halted the advance with crossfire from three machine guns. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope to within five yards of the nearest machine gun and hurled two grenades, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and neutralized a second machine gun nest. Although wounded by a sniper’s bullet, he continued to engage other hostile positions at close range until an exploding grenade shattered his right arm. Despite the intense pain, he refused evacuation and continued to direct his platoon until enemy resistance was broken and his men were again deployed in defensive positions. In the attack, 25 enemy soldiers were killed and eight others captured. By his gallant, aggressive tactics and by his indomitable leadership, Second Lieutenant Inouye enabled his platoon to advance through formidable resistance, and was instrumental in the capture of the ridge. Second Lieutenant Inouye’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.[/QUOTE]

Rooprakoopa 18 December 2012 05:10

RIP Senator...

tooslow 18 December 2012 06:33

RIP, Warrior.

PV74RU78 18 December 2012 14:50

RIP, Senator.

bohica10 18 December 2012 17:10

RIP, Senator. Thank you for your service.

CCo275 18 December 2012 17:49

Pretty kick ass life story. RIP Senator. Thanks for your service

Mars 18 December 2012 17:50

Rest in Peace, Senator and thank you for your service!

Corsair 19 December 2012 21:28

R.I.P. Senator Inouye

GirlwithaGlock 21 December 2012 11:41

R.I.P. Senator Inouye.

Live service of the Memorial Service from the National Cathedral can be viewed here: [url]http://www.nationalcathedral.org/webcasts/sunday_flv.shtml[/url]

sovereignman 21 December 2012 14:06

He's got that look. RIP old Warrior. Aloha indeed.

[URL="http://www.bloomberg.com/image/irE.ifgFUAgE.jpg"]http://www.bloomberg.com/image/irE.ifgFUAgE.jpg[/URL]

18C4V 21 December 2012 14:09

RIP sir.

FlyOnTheWall 22 December 2012 13:48

RIP, Warrior! Thank you for your service!!

LIONRAMPANT 1 January 2013 23:02

A true warrior.

LRS Guy 2 January 2013 10:30

Aloha, RIP SIR!


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 16:23.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
All Rights Reserved SOCNET