09-12-2005, 11:55
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Ditto on Great Men
I too worked with both of these great warriors and ditto on the "Great Men". I worked with Bill quite often and of course did the typical jump / MOS sustainment
training with Kevin. Fantastic Bro's, may you both RIP.
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09-12-2005, 12:15
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When I see the name I immediately think of another legend and friend of mine: Bill Bata Boot Bennet. Greatness must come with the name -- RIP!!
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09-12-2005, 12:40
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En Paz Descansen
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
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09-12-2005, 13:43
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RIP Soldiers.
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09-12-2005, 17:55
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RIP
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09-19-2005, 17:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by QRQ 30
When I see the name I immediately think of another legend and friend of mine: Bill Bata Boot Bennet. Greatness must come with the name -- RIP!!
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He too came to my mind when I saw this post. --RIP!!
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09-19-2005, 21:05
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Bata Boot was a good friend...We did some things together...We did a real hairy op in Miami Beach in 66....LOL
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09-12-2006, 13:15
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It's hard to believe that it has been 3 years since we lost Bill and Kevin. Both were great soldiers and I am proud to have served with them.
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09-12-2006, 13:39
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RIP, Warriors.
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09-24-2006, 12:46
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Went to SFARTEAC with Bill.........hes probably one of the reasons I made it through since I injured my back while I was there..........One of The Best!!!!!!!
He is Missed.......
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09-25-2006, 06:38
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Peace Brothers, you are not forgotten.
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09-25-2006, 07:20
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RIP, Warriors.
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09-25-2006, 09:55
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RIP
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09-12-2007, 04:54
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Just want to take a minute to remember Bill again on this day. The following is a letter a Professor wrote to Bill's wife and she forwarded it to me. I am posting it with her permission.
Dear ,
> My name is Brian W and I am a professor of History at the
> University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth who spent the summers of 2003 and
> 2005 in northern Afghanistan with the Uzbeks. While I was there I
> interviewed many people to find out what life was like under the Taliban
> and how they felt about liberation.
> In the process of my interviews I heard horror stories of teenage girls
> having their skulls crushed in public for various 'crimes' and of mass
> executions. When your husband's team destroyed the Uzbeks' Taliban
> oppressors they brought light to this dark region for the first time in
> years. Over and over again I was told stories by the Uzbek men who fought
> alongside ODA 595 of their truly amazing bravery and courage. While the
> word 'hero' have been over-used of late, those who told me the stories of
> your husband's bravery meant it. They all, including their commander
> General Dostum, loved your husband and all those in his team who they came
> to consider brothers and guardian angels.
> When I told several of them that Bill had died in Iraq they were
> devastated, General Dostum went into mourning as did several of the
> commanders who knew your husband. Their sadness was something powerful and
> I was made to promise that I would thank his family for saving them from
> the Taliban. Only this evening did I discover your husband's site and feel
> as if I can finally convey their prayers for you and their thanks to Bill.
> I know many of the Afghan people he saved on a personal basis. They are
> good people who live free now because of the miracle of bravery your
> husband pulled off in the fall of 2001.
> I am truly humbled to be able to belatedly convey the condolences of many
> people you do not know. I wanted to let you know that few people are given
> the opportunity to do as much good for others in their life as your
> husband did.
> You are in my prayers and in the prayers of many simple people in northern
> Afghanistan who are free today due to your husband's personal bravery.
> Thank you and God be with you. If I can share any further information with
> you I would be honored to do so,
> Sincerely yours,
> Brian
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