Hugh Thompson, the helicopter pilot who helped stop the My Lai massacre in March 1968, is shown in his Lafayette office in May 2004. Thompson, 62, died today at the Alexandria veterans hospital.
He had courage at a time when many didn't.
Took a lot of guts to expose something so heinous.
Prayers UP...
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R.I.P.
Men like Thompson make me wish I was deeply religious so I didn't feel a little hypocritical when I think "God Bless You".
Hugh Thompson spoke to my ROTC class a few years back on ethics and their role in the military. Up till then I only got the lefty spin on My Lai. It was good to know that the official events were quite different from the actual events. Sad to hear Mr Thompson died.
Thanks for the thread. I tried to read the responses, but it looks like John Kerry has infiltrated. I know that Calley did not represent the American way, contrary to suggestions from the usual moles. Hugh Thompson was a fine example of America's forces, carrying American values around the world. We are an honorable people, with few exceptions. We don't all possess the courage to act on our convictions, as Thompson did, but most of us would like to think we'd do exactly as he did. We don't all measure up to that standard, but most of us are at least honorable enough want that to be the standard. May Hugh Thompson rest in peace. He earned it.