Hackworth dies

[Incident_command]

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Retired Army Col. David Hackworth, a decorated Vietnam veteran who spoke out against the war and later became a journalist and an advocate for military reform, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 74. Hackworth died Wednesday in Mexico, where he was receiving treatment for bladder cancer. His wife, Eilhys England, was with him.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nat-gen/2005/may/05/050501222.html



Stange dude.

[Turret Gunner A20]

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Thursday, May 5, 2005

David Hackworth
dies of cancer, 74
WND columnist, most decorated
Vietnam vet, advocate for soldiers

Posted: May 5, 2005
1:44 p.m. Eastern


© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

Retired Army Col. David Hackworth, one of the most decorated veterans in U.S. history who became a vocal advocate for military reform, died yesterday in Mexico at 74.

Hackworth returned from Vietnam as a strong critic of the war, later becoming a journalist and author of several best-selling books.

He had written a

Hackworth was in Mexico for treatments of bladder cancer, which he had battled for some time.

"He died in my arms yesterday morning," his wife, Eilhys England, said today.

Hackworth pushed for streamlined military and improved conditions for troops.

"Hack never lost his focus," said Roger Charles, president of Soldiers for the Truth, a California-based veterans group for which Hackworth served as chairman. "That focus was on the young kids that our country sends to bleed and die on our behalf. Everything he did in his retirement was to try to give them a better chance to win and to come home. That's one hell of a legacy."

Hackworth wrote several books including "," "The Vietnam Primer," "About Face," and "Hazardous Duty."

"Hack genuinely loved his boys -- and that meant any and all U.S. servicemen," said WND's Joseph Farah, who recruited Hackworth as a columnist in 1998. "That meant any time I needed advice on military questions, Hack was always helpful in providing answers and context. He could always link you up with servicemen and vets who would have answers if he didn't. We've lost a tremendous networking force for the men in the field. We've lost a genuine, one-of-a-kind American hero."

Read Col. Hackworth’s columns at:

http://www.wnd.com/news/archives.asp?AUTHOR_ID=9

[Warlady]

He was a bit strange on the Iraq war. I disagreed with him on that score. But I liked him otherwise. RIP. I didn't even know he was sick.

[Rink]

I thought something unusual was up when he had to have someone help him write his news stories for WND.

I used to get his hackworth newsletters in my email box till they quit that a few years back.

too bad :(

[Warlady]

He was a hero. A great Soldier.

[Rink]

Indeed! I have his book.

he was always sticking up for the enlisteds in the military.

always giving them great help and support.

God bless him for that.

[EveningStar]

Press Release from Hack's site via Yahoo (http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050505/nyth166.html?.v=6)

[UnkHiram]

I disagreed with Hack on a few things, but I have nothing but respect for the man.

[TheRealLobo]

:patriot: RIP Hack. :patriot:



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Ladies and Gentlemen, when an American Icon/Hero/Patriot/Soldier falls, regardless of one's opinion of his politics, please show respect for the man.

Hack was in a league by himself and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose life he has touched through his countless deeds to support our nation and our soldiers, particularly us enlisted and former enlisted folks.

[Nutrider99]

He was a bit strange on the Iraq war. I disagreed with him on that score. But I liked him otherwise. RIP. I didn't even know he was sick.
America has lost another hero.

I believe Hack was wrong about the war in Iraq as well. I wonder what he would have said when we go into Iran, as I believe we will now have to do. There simply isn't enough time to take out the Iranian government before the become a nuclear power. Hack was always a supporter of the troops and a critic of the brass. He was, unfortunately, used by the left to undermine the war effort.

RIP, Hack.

[Pennville_Bill]

I respected the man as a soldier.

RIP Colonel Hackworth. :patriot:

[TheRealLobo]

I respected the man as a soldier... :patriot:

How could you not?

I have few "heroes" as there were few that could be given the mantle of hero in my eyes.

He was one of them.