LRRP TEAM TEXAS ENGAGES NVA ELEMENT 11 KM EAST OF HAU DUC VILLAGE 19700303

POSTED ON 5.7.2020

POSTED BY: TJ WALSH

TO ALL THE WOLFEHOUNDS

I have truly come to envy the honest pacifist who honestly believes that no killing is permissible and can, with a clear conscience, stay home and not take part in these conflicts. I wish I could do the same, but I can't see letting another take my place and my risks over here, and the pacifist ideal cannot drive one burning objection to it from my mind: the fact that the only reason pacifists such as the Amish can even live in an orderly society is because someone-be they police or soldiers-is taking risks to keep the wolves away. To be a sheep in a world of sheep is one thing; to be a sheep in a world of predators is something else[...] I guess that's why I'm over here, why I fought so hard to come here, and why, even though I'm scared most of the time, I'm content to be here. At least I'm doing my part according to what I believe. The only thing keeping the wolves from the flock are the hounds. But I tell you that, allegorically speaking, it is a hard and scary task to be a wolfehound.
-Letter home by Spec 4 George T. Olsen, 75th Ranger Regiment, KIA Quang Tin Province, Vietnam, 3 March 1970

POSTED ON 12.21.2017

HAPPY BIRTHDA

Merlin
Today’s is your 72nd irthday. The Herd is getting old, but still the “Rearguard” of Brooklyn and Breezy.
Over the years we’be lost a lot of us, and others like me are getting old. George Murphy joined you in heaven, and hel’ll find you some good landing zones.
Good news- you have a (2) new family members. You have a service dog named (George Olsen) in your honor. He’s taking care of a young female warrior, so please watch over both. One favor, but a bug in BoBo’s ear to find me, he’s covert life me all 5th Group Guys
Miss you brother. John

Olsen, George Thomas, SP 4