This photo was taken of Cyril Richard Rescorla, B Co 2/7 Cav, by Peter Arnett. It was featured on the cover of the book ‘We were Soldiers once…and young’ which was written about the 7th US Cavalry’s battle in the Ia Drang River Valley in Vietnam. There are two things most people don’t know. First, that Rick Rescorla was born in Cornwall on the English coast. Second, he died on 9/11 saving many lives in the World Trade Center attack.

This photo was taken of Cyril Richard Rescorla, B Co 2/7 Cav, by Peter Arnett. It was featured on the cover of the book ‘We were Soldiers once…and young’ which was written about the 7th US Cavalry’s battle in the Ia Drang River Valley in Vietnam. There are two things most people don’t know. First, that Rick Rescorla was born in Cornwall on the English coast. Second, he died on 9/11 saving many lives in the World Trade Center attack.

Kit is Gracie and Tracy's A Soldier's Memories.
Photo of Lt. Rescorla taken by Peter Arnett

I know this is not everyone's 'thing' but if you'd like to learn how this young Brit ended up fighting for the US in Vietnam, and then in the WTC, you can learn here:

http://www.historynet.com/rick-rescorla-ia-drang-hero.htm

Kit is Gracie and Tracy's A Soldier's Memories. Photo of Lt. Rescorla taken by Peter Arnett I know this is not everyone's 'thing' but if you'd like to learn how this young Brit ended up fighting for the US in Vietnam, and then in the WTC, you can learn here: http://www.historynet.com/rick-rescorla-ia-drang-hero.htm

Lori47 says:
Thanks for the wonderful truth and description! My husband and myself feel that the horror of 9/11 should be played on television almost every day to remind people of this event. So many people forget so quickly. Of course we must "move on" but that still doesn't take away that we should keep it at the front of our minds. A GREAT PAGE! A GREAT TRUE STORY!
Jun 2, 2012

Pelle says:
Impressive page!!
May 29, 2012

Grandma M says:
Just the most amazing page of a fallen hero xx
May 29, 2012

valrushton says:
Brilliant page!
May 29, 2012

debra 112233 says:
Super scrap and tribute to Richard Rescorla. Love your layout and may this vietnam vet RIP.
May 29, 2012

sugarpops says:
Awesome page & journaling xxxx
May 29, 2012

Algera says:
Fantastic page and writing - Wonderful x
May 29, 2012

Grandma G says:
Wonderful tribute page Mike...super...!! xx
May 29, 2012

littlecouz says:
This is a wonderful tribute page to a good man who left his mark on the world.
May 29, 2012

LindaBlunk says:
Mike, such a wonderful tribute to an amazing hero! Thanks for sharing this with us on this special day!
May 29, 2012