RIP Sir

[Danger Dave]

Don’t ask permission, ask forgiveness: The USMC pilot who “borrowed” a helo to end a sniper situation has died

Lt. General Charles "Chuck" Pitman passed away this past Thursday at age 84. His career spanned over 40 years, including three combat tours in Vietnam. He also was involved in Operation Eagle Claw, the attempted rescue of the American hostages in …

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[79 HUSTLER]

Amazing story. That was well before my time so I had never heard that one before. RIP.

 

[4Waters]

One word "HERO", RIP Marine.

 

[rivermobster]

We need more bad asses like this...

RIP Sir. Life well lived.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Job well done. May he RIP. My wife, our 2 yr old daughter and I stayed in that same hotel a few years after the incident. He was a true hero.