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Originally posted by mrapteam666:
RIP and thank you for your service.

I have read numerous articles regarding his bravery.

I could have swore there was an article written in the magazine Vietnam about his exploits but I am having trouble finding it.

For others who may be interested in learning who Gary Beikirch was the book:

Blaze of Light: The Inspiring True Story of Green Beret Medic Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor Recipient was released in March of 2020.

After dawn the siege began. It was April 1, 1970, and Army Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch knew the odds were stacked against their survival. Some 10,000 enemy soldiers sought to obliterate the twelve American Special Forces troops and 400 indigenous fighters who stood fast to defend 2,300 women and children inside the village of Dak Seang. For his valor and selflessness during the ruthless siege, Beikirch would be awarded a Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest and most prestigious military decoration.

Gary Beikirch exploits, life and story re-enforced many of the reasons I wanted to be a medic on either a SF or Civil Affairs Team when I re-enlisted after my original break in service.. (The Army keeps having other plans/ideals)