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A PETITION TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO AWARD THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO C.R.RICK RESCORLA FOR HEROISM AND GALLANTRY BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 11,2001.



MR. RESCORLA CAME TO THIS COUNTRY AS AN IMMIGRANT TO BECOME AN OFFICER IN THE ARMY. MR RESCORLA SERVED WITH SUCH DISTINCTION AS AN OFFICER IN VIET NAM THAT ALL WHO SERVED WITH HIM CONSIDER HIM THE BRAVEST MAN WE HAVE EVER KNOWN. HE WAS HIGHLY DECORATED FOR HIS BRAVERY AND LEADERSHIP IN COMBAT. HE BECAME A US CITIZEN AND SOUGHT A HIGHER EDUCATION OBTAINING A BACHELOR AND MASTERS DEGREE AT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA AND FURTHER OBTAINING A LAW DEGREE BEFORE SERVING A AS TEACHER AT USC LAW SCHOOL BEFORE BEING LURED TO THE WORLD OF COMMERCIAL BANKING. MR. RESCORLAS SPECIALTY WAS SECURITY AND SECURITY LAW. IN 1993 HE WAS THE LAST MAN OUT OF THE TRADE TOWERS AFTER EVACUATING EVERYONE. ON SEPT.11TH IN SPITE OF BEING TOLD HIS BUILDING WAS NOT IN DANGER, HE IMPLEMENTED THE EVACUATION PLAN HE HAD DEVELOPED FOR HIS FIRM, MORGAN STANLEY. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF HIS EFFORTS THAT DAY AND HIS QUICK ACTION, OVER 2600 EMPLOYEES WERE SAVED. MR RESCORLA WAS LAST SEEN GOING UP TO RESCUE PEOPLE WHO WERE UNABLE TO GET DOWN. HIS ACTIONS REFLECT THE VERY BEST ABOUT AMERICA, ITS CITIZENS AND ITS DREAMS.


THE UNDERSIGNED URGE YOU TO RECOGNIZE MR RESCORLA BY BESTOWING THIS HIGHEST HONOR TO THIS MOST DESERVING MAN.

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  • Jeffrey S. P
  • David P
  • Charles A. Dashner J
  • Larry "Shorty" M
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    • A 1/5 " ONCE CAV ALWAYS CAV"
  • John C. G
  • LTC Hugh F. Foster III (USA, R
  • James E. H
    • Comments
    • This award in such circumstances is wholly fitting and proper.
  • Sandra M
  • Linda D. B
  • Bruce Y
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    • A true American hero. This is the kind of person who should be an inspiration to all Americans.
  • Roger W P
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  • John R. D
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    • Must've been one hell of a man.
  • Mary Lu S
  • Tim A
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    • I'm glad to see this, and i'll be more than happy to sign it.
  • Alfred C
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    • Proudly served with B 2/5,1st Cav,Greater love hath no man, then to lay down his life for his friends,70'71' Black Knights
  • Terrance A S
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    • Was at LZ X-RAY with Rick.He lived and died forDuty,Honor,Country
  • William F S
  • Michael W. M
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    • If this is the highest award that can be given Rick, then it is a most fitting tribute.
  • Dominick J. T
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  • Amanda M. S
  • Samantha B
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    • This man deserves the Medal of Freedom, not only for his actions on September 11th that saved over 2600 people, but also for those who were privileged enough to serve with him in Vietnam. His actions in Vietnam were of the utmost bravery, as well as on September 11th.
  • 1LT Sean K S
  • Vickie R
  • Michael J. B
  • Rick
  • lauren h
    • Comments
    • the debt of a grateful nation for a soldier who served first his country and then his fellow man
  • Pasquale H. C
  • Tillman L. J
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    • "C" Battery/2nd Battalion/20th Aerial Rocket Artillery Regiment, 1969
  • Thomas Franklin R
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    • We need to honor our true heroes
  • Bob Griffin, CW2, USA, R
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    • Honor our Vietnam Brother whose Courage didn't end in Vietnam!!
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  • Alan J. Weissburg M
  • David R
  • Robert C
  • Ann C
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    • I feel that Mr. C. R. Rescorla's actions shows that true meaning of "hero" and deserves to be recognised by receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • Jackie R
  • Michael M
  • James S
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    • A Great 7th Cavalry Trooper
  • Elizabeth M. B
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    • retired firefighter
  • Wayne E G
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    • Read General Moore's Book.
  • Troy M
  • Norman C. S
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  • Bobby J
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  • William R. Harrison J
    • Comments
    • I read the Washington Post Style section article on Mr. Rescorla and was moved to tears. Although I've written on Vietnam I didn't know Mr. Rescorla was with the Air Cav. He was a hero in life and a hero in death. While many on Sept. 11th deserve recognition, Mr. Rescorla's hardheadedness and willingness to follow his instincts undoubtedly saved many people from death when they were told they could back up into the building. My condolences and sympathies to his family. He will not be forgotten. It is with the most profound sense of thankfulness for Mr. Rescorla's service to his country and those under his protection that I petition the president of the United States to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
  • Garry B
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    • Giving this medal to a brave man who also served his country as a veteran will show our children we honor our heroes.