HOUSE Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) A Name On The Wall: Football player Bob Kalsu was the only U.S. pro athlete to die in Vietnam In honor of Sports Illustrated's 60th anniversary, SI.com is republishing, in full, 60 of the best stories ever to run in the magazine. Today's selection is "A Name On The Wall," by William Nack. It is the story of Bob Kalsu, an All-America offensive lineman at Oklahoma who chose to go to Vietnam after his rookie season with the Buffalo Bills. It was originally published in the July 23, 2001 issue of SI. https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/04/name-wall-si-60-william-nack-bob-kalsu Edited May 27, 2019 by HOUSE 4 2 9
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 ...nice find HOUSE.....this weekend is not possible without him and brethren who served and /or paid the ultimate sacrifice..... 1
Rocket94 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Excellent find! A dark time in our history and the ultimate sacrifice by this young man!
loyal2dagame Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 From one veteran to all veterans, thank you for serving. And for my brothers and sisters that made the ultimate sacrifice- I'll never forget, or take for granted, what I am able to enjoy because of you. 5 2
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Just now, loyal2dagame said: From one veteran to all veterans, thank you for serving. And for my brothers and sisters that made the ultimate sacrifice- I'll never forget, or take for granted, what I am able to enjoy because of you. ...thank you for YOUR service as well friend.....Godspeed with my salute to you........ 1 1
boater Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Great read. Thanks. I like this lighthearted bit: Quote Diane wondered why he wasn't using a wooden spoon. "The box says mix by hand," he said.
Just Joshin' Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 Thanks for reminding us of his story, courage and sacrifice. 1
bilzfancy Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 A true American hero, as were all my brothers who fought in that God forsaken war and others. A big salute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 2 2
vorpma Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 There is a memorial to him on Fort Campbell, Kentucky - he is remembered! 1 hour ago, bilzfancy said: A true American hero, as were all my brothers who fought in that God forsaken war and others. A big salute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice Thank you!
Stallions Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 A sad, sad tragedy all around. Bob, the war and our country. 1
machine gun kelly Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 House - Nice call. It’s sad as we lost a number of NFL players in WW2 and Korea, and Bob in Vietnam. As mentioned every time I speak to a veteran, thanks to all of you for you’re service. We live in a free country with all it’s faults is the greatest country in the world, and in no small part due to all of you. My middle son just dropped on me, he may enter the military first before going to college, and told him I couldn’t be more proud of him. My father and all of my uncles were in Korea and Vietnam, and grandfather in WW2. To all of you TBD Vets. The rest of us salute you and for the sacrifices you went through during you’re time. 2 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 33 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Pat Tillman ...great find and remembrance HOUSE........ 1
hondo in seattle Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 Thanks to all who served. Prayers for all those who didn't make it back. 2
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 23 hours ago, HOUSE said: A Name On The Wall: Football player Bob Kalsu was the only U.S. pro athlete to die in Vietnam In honor of Sports Illustrated's 60th anniversary, SI.com is republishing, in full, 60 of the best stories ever to run in the magazine. Today's selection is "A Name On The Wall," by William Nack. It is the story of Bob Kalsu, an All-America offensive lineman at Oklahoma who chose to go to Vietnam after his rookie season with the Buffalo Bills. It was originally published in the July 23, 2001 issue of SI. https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/04/name-wall-si-60-william-nack-bob-kalsu I actually was stationed at a FOB in Iraq named after this gentleman. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_Operating_Base_Kalsu Irregardless, we should all not forget that today is not Veterans Day, it is Memorial Day. It is not a celebration, but a day to acknowledge, remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while performing their warrior tasks and drills in service to our great country. While sipping a beer, turning over ribs on the barbie, or enjoying the company of loved ones, we should all take a moment, just a moment, to remember those who did not get to come home to enjoy the great country we all now get to enjoy. 1
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