RIP COL Bud Day
 

I had the honor of meeting this man at SERE school... A great man.

[url]http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/War-Hero-Col-Bud-Day-Dies-in-Ft-Walton-Beach-217263341.html[/url]

Rest in Peace Col.......

Rest easy.

Rest in Peace, Colonel Day! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Blue skies and tailwinds sir; RIP.

Rest in Peace, Sir.

RIP Col

RIP, Colonel.

Can you believe that story? "Day was considered by many to be a true war hero." There's your modern product of the Columbia School of Journalism, sitting outside the military subculture like an anthropologist among the Yanamamo head-hunters.

RIP Sir. A hero in peace and war (considered by me Mr reporter!).

Probably the most UNDERSTATED Eulogy (or poor excuse for a story) EVER!

Col Days Funeral will be Thursday at the Gulf Coast Convention Center (yeah, it's probably be THAT BIG) followed by his internment at Barrancas National Memorial Cemetery in P-Cola. (they couldn't even bother to check on the spelling of the cemetery?)

One of his most high-profile efforts was his work to secure TRICARE medical benefits for veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

From the local Mullet Wrapper (Northwestfloridadailynews)

"In all, he earned more than 70 medals for his service as a Marine in the Pacific during World War II and then as an Air Force pilot in Korea and Vietnam."

"Day single-handedly sued the federal government on behalf of two Northwest Florida veterans. The suit sought to restore free health benefits to tens of thousands of military retirees who enlisted between 1941 and 1956.

The case died in 2004 when the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal, but the suit and Day and his plaintiffs’ tireless lobbying on the issue are credited with forcing Congress to pass the TRICARE for Life Act, which made it easier for all military retirees and their families to afford health care."

He and Miss Doris (yes, his wifes name is Doris Day) are two of the greatest AMERICANS you could ever meet!

Blue Skies Sir - It was an absolute HONOR having known you
HK

My father served with Col. Day in Korea and Vietnam. My dad drove 86's and 100's They kept in touch until dad contracted brain cancer and died 6 years ago. If I remember correctly, Col. Day was the only person the old man made keeping in contact with a mission. God bless you sir. Thank you for your service.

While he glosses over his accomplishments after initial capture (which were amazing given his injuries) here is a great video abou the Col

[url]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uty9_m5kI_Q&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DUty9_m5kI_Q[/url]

Citation: On 26 August 1967, Col. Day was forced to eject from his aircraft over North Vietnam when it was hit by ground fire. His right arm was broken in 3 places, and his left knee was badly sprained. He was immediately captured by hostile forces and taken to a prison camp where he was interrogated and severely tortured. After causing the guards to relax their vigilance, Col. Day escaped into the jungle and began the trek toward South Vietnam. Despite injuries inflicted by fragments of a bomb or rocket, he continued southward surviving only on a few berries and uncooked frogs. He successfully evaded enemy patrols and reached the Ben Hai River, where he encountered U.S. artillery barrages. With the aid of a bamboo log float, Col. Day swam across the river and entered the demilitarized zone. Due to delirium, he lost his sense of direction and wandered aimlessly for several days. After several unsuccessful attempts to signal U.S. aircraft, he was ambushed and recaptured by the Viet Cong, sustaining gunshot wounds to his left hand and thigh. He was returned to the prison from which he had escaped and later was moved to Hanoi after giving his captors false information to questions put before him. Physically, Col. Day was totally debilitated and unable to perform even the simplest task for himself. Despite his many injuries, he continued to offer maximum resistance. His personal bravery in the face of deadly enemy pressure was significant in saving the lives of fellow aviators who were still flying against the enemy. Col. Day's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Armed Forces.

Rest in Peace, Col.

I plan to drive my golf cart (popular here on Pcola beach) into Gulf Breeze proper and park so my oldest daughter (13) and I can pay our respect's to the 500 plus car motorcade coming through today from Ft. Walton Beach, to Pensacola, to Barrancas cemetery to bury our local Hero. Rest in peace Colonel.

Blue Skies Sir.

Wow - All I can say is WOW!

[url]http://www.nwfdailynews.com/local/sun-shines-for-day-s-final-ride-gallery-video-1.180876?tc=cr[/url]

We sent Col Day off in true HERO fashion! I'm suddenly very proud of the communities down here... Especially all the groups that lined the 50 Mile long route from the Convention Center to Barrancas National Memorial Cemetary...

Is somebody peeling onions in here?
HK

Great American..
May You Rest In Peace Sir.

Blue Skies for You, Misty.

I am hoping your Men find some way to have you buried upside down. "So the world can kiss your ass". ;)

Respectfully,

[url]http://www.buryusupsidedown.com/[/url]

[QUOTE=Titleist;1058307518]My dad drove 86's and 100's[/QUOTE]

Well, now he has a Friend to play cloud-tag with again. ;)

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Respectfully and with late Condolence,