A quiet hero passes: Admiral James Stockdale

3:54 pm on 7.7.2005 General

I just found out that on July 5th, Admiral James Stockdale passed away.

I’m a US Navy Veteran and I’m ashamed to say that I never realized that the one-time Reform Party Vice-Presidential candidate was a true hero. Sure, I heard references to his service during the election of 1992, but it never clicked.

He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions as the highest ranking Naval officer to be held as a POW in Vietnam. His leadership and determination in the face of such adversity should be an inspiration to all of us.

Please take some time to learn more about this quiet hero.

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  1. Mark says:
    7.10.2005 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for the post. He was one to be greatly admired.

  2. Dan says:
    7.20.2005 at 3:23 pm

    Indeed, thank you for this, Jack.