Ballad of the American Knight

A True Story! Music inspired by the life and heroism of Col. John W. Ripley - "Jesus Mary, get me there!"

For a great article about Col. Ripley, please read at the link below.
https://tfpstudentaction.org/blog/col-john-w-ripley-uncommon-valor
From the TFP Call to Chivalry Songbook

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Colonel Ripley is most commonly known for his heroics in Vietnam during the Easter Offensive of 1972, where Colonel Gerald Turley ordered him to “hold and die,” in the face of over 30,000 North Vietnamese and 200 enemy tanks. John Ripley proceeded to blow the Dong Ha bridge, preventing the enemy from crossing. He unhesitatingly obeyed and earned the nation’s second highest honor, the Navy Cross.

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Painting of Colonel Ripley at Dong Ha Bridge
By Charles Waterhouse
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Material used from US National Archives: APC CLIP 10-AIR STRIKE MISSION 7399 AND 8706, VIETNAM , 17 AND 15 MARCH 1965
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyDW6UHPJx4

Operation Medina (JD-16-238-67)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbrqadQCJA8

Crew Chief/ Door Gunner (UH-1Ds), Vietnam, Reel 1 of 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VW2PHlytKM

The-Big-Picture-Your-Army-Reports-Number-Eight-YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JdTdSxhsk0

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Please visit:
American Knight.org
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God Bless!
www.TFPLA.org

Видео Ballad of the American Knight канала TFP Student Action South