While in the Army, I had the pleasure of serving with Dan Slayden in 1969 & 1970. He had previously served in the 11th. Air Assault when it was made into the 1st Cav & sent to Vietnam in 1965 as part of LBJ's 1965 troop build up. He was in the 12th. Regiment that was on the other side of the hill from the 7th. when they were deployed as portrayed in the Mel Gibson movie "We were Soldiers."

Danny received two purple hearts and other commendations for actions all before his 18th. Birthday. In the course of that time, he was drenched with agent orange twice. About three years ago, Cancer was discovered all over his body. He died yesterday morning at home on hospice. He lived 2 years and 13 days past the date that the doctors told him he would die, proving that he was as much of a fighter off the battlefield as on.

Rest in Peace my friend.

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution

RIP bro.

There has to be a very special corner of hell for lbj.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

Yes, it was his ranch. In Texas.

Sorry to hear about your friend, Larry. It's rough losing anyone we care about, but being ravaged by cancer is just about the worst.

Sorry about your friend Larry.

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Jim

RIP Another Great American and Hero gone.

I have great respect for those who served and who currently serve. Sorry for your loss

My sympathies to you and yours, Larry. Losing a loved one is never easy; losing one we've held in high regard is only more painful.

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1961 220b: first project car - sold.
2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold.
2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold
1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav
1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold
1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away
1980 Redhead: Darling Wife

Sorry to hear of our loss. He sounds like a great guy.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

My condolences on your loss Larry...and the loss of a brave American.

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"Time's never wasted when you're wasted all the time"

Sorry for your loss Larry.
No more Bleeding. No more Fight.
RIP Soldier.

He'll no doubt run into my best friend Mike Cullum WO1 2/20 ARA 1st Cav AirMobile 67-68. Purple Heart. Air Medal. He's been waiting since 2008.

Glad you were able to go flying a few months ago with him, and that you'all kept in touch.

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'17 Corvette Stingray Vert