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Toaster
09-10-2016, 03:22
Gary Beikirch, a living SF Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam was recently diagnosed with cancer and got out of the hospital a few days ago. He will be undergoing chemotherapy soon.

He's a very humble man of great character, not only did he serve America well while in the military, he has dedicated much of his life to positively influencing youth, and spreading the Gospel of Christ.

During the action that he received the Medal of Honor for, he was carried by some teenage Montagnard's, he clearly understands that young adults are capable of accepting some pretty outstanding responsibilities, that American society does not typically give them credit for.

His interviews on youtube are worth watching.

If anyone would like to send him a get well card, it would mean a lot to them, and there is evidence that an optimistic outlook and laughter helps to ensure survival.

His wife Lolly has given me permission to post their P.O. Box for that purpose.

Gary Beikirch
PO Box 191
North Greece, NY 14515

Swoop
09-10-2016, 03:33
Prayers Sent

JJ_BPK
09-10-2016, 04:18
Prayers out..

glebo
09-10-2016, 07:38
Best wishes and prayers out to him. I hope he makes it through... DOL

The Reaper
09-10-2016, 09:59
Get well soon, hermano!

TR

SF_BHT
09-10-2016, 12:08
Best wishes and get well soon.....

Trapper John
09-10-2016, 12:28
Thanks for posting his address. I will reach out to him.

PRB
09-10-2016, 12:33
Prayers out

miclo18d
09-10-2016, 15:05
Praying that he beats this. I had the honor to meet Gary at a SFA convention in 2003 at Carlisle Barracks where my team was tasked as the honor guard. Very humble and quiet man.

UWOA (RIP)
09-10-2016, 19:49
Prayers out.

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WarriorDiplomat
09-11-2016, 15:29
God Bless it to survive his MOH situation and then get cancer in your twilight

Well I sure hope he beats it, like he beat the odds so many years ago

Thanks for the contact info

sfshooter
09-11-2016, 22:58
May God give you the strength to survive this battle as he has done for you before.
My prayers are with you.

FILO
09-14-2016, 15:11
I lived in Rochester for 16 years and ran into Gary a number of times at Vet events around town. He was the walking-talking embodiment of the quiet professional, very humble. Prayers going out for a speedy recovery!

Stobey
09-15-2016, 18:28
Thank you for posting his address. Yes, it helps when others reach out. Will send a best wishes / recovery greeting.

Dusty
09-20-2016, 11:39
Tell him Dusty said God bless and heal him and that chemo is a piece of cake.
Seriously. Tell him to push it (mowing the lawn, chores, workouts, whatever). Harder he pushes, the easier the regimen.

Mike792
09-20-2016, 19:03
Prayers on the way. I agree 100% with Dusty. :lifter