Comments on: Book Review: Inside the Crosshairs: Snipers in Vietnam (by Michael Lee Lanning) : VN http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Dennis Gleason http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-780365 Dennis Gleason Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:40:18 +0000 #comment-780365 You are absolutely correct, sir. I grew up with Sgt. Ed Eaton and went through high school with him. From what I've read about his combat missions, there is little doubt that he should at least be nominated for the CMOH. You are absolutely correct, sir. I grew up with Sgt. Ed Eaton and went through high school with him. From what I've read about his combat missions, there is little doubt that he should at least be nominated for the CMOH.

]]> By: Dennis Gleason http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-780364 Dennis Gleason Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:36:51 +0000 #comment-780364 Eddie, I haven't seen you in years. It's about time for you to rotate back to Milton-Freewater, Oregon, so I can buy you a bucket full of beer. If you should by some miracle ever see this note, you know how to find me. Your Friend, Dennis Gleason Eddie,
I haven't seen you in years. It's about time for you to rotate back to Milton-Freewater, Oregon, so I can buy you a bucket full of beer. If you should by some miracle ever see this note, you know how to find me.

Your Friend,

Dennis Gleason

]]> By: Larry Starnes http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-675288 Larry Starnes Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:04:01 +0000 #comment-675288 My CO - Captain Charles Q. Williams - while I was stationed in Germany 1967 - 1969 was the 2nd soldier to receive the MOH in Viet Nam. I have met and visited with Colonel Don "Doc" Ballard also received the MOH for his actions in Viet Nam. These men are not just soldier's they are GREAT SOLDIER'S as is Ed Eaton because they are willing to give it all up for their fellow man. I have read every MOH Citation since it was started during the Civil War and many I have read several times. Ed Eaton should be one of those to receive The Metal of Honor. I will also contact my senator - this has to be done Larry from Missouri My CO – Captain Charles Q. Williams – while I was stationed in Germany 1967 – 1969 was the 2nd soldier to receive the MOH in Viet Nam. I have met and visited with Colonel Don "Doc" Ballard also received the MOH for his actions in Viet Nam. These men are not just soldier's they are GREAT SOLDIER'S as is Ed Eaton because they are willing to give it all up for their fellow man.
I have read every MOH Citation since it was started during the Civil War and many I have read several times. Ed Eaton should be one of those to receive The Metal of Honor.
I will also contact my senator – this has to be done
Larry from Missouri

]]> By: David Lesperance http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-674496 David Lesperance Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:05:07 +0000 #comment-674496 you had to pro tect your buddy and you did, with out regard for your, for your own life. i am proud of you sir, and you will be rewared by a highed power than our messed up gov...i wish you the best you had to pro tect your buddy and you did, with out regard for your, for your own life. i am proud of you sir, and you will be rewared by a highed power than our messed up gov…i wish you the best

]]> By: Branson Willis http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-572801 Branson Willis Wed, 25 May 2011 18:10:45 +0000 #comment-572801 Freedom lives and you live, in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men. Freedom lives and you live, in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men.

]]> By: Mike http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-562380 Mike Mon, 16 May 2011 20:43:43 +0000 #comment-562380 Mr. Eaton, My ten year old son and I watched your story on the History Channel last night. You are an inspiring man. I will reference your story when the topics of bravery and courage are discussed. As well as loyalty and honor. Thank you for your service and I hope you are well. Mr. Eaton,

My ten year old son and I watched your story on the History Channel last night. You are an inspiring man. I will reference your story when the topics of bravery and courage are discussed. As well as loyalty and honor. Thank you for your service and I hope you are well.

]]> By: Unaka John http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-511122 Unaka John Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:13:04 +0000 #comment-511122 Ed Eaton...Around 1964 I was devastated when I was sent home for medical reasons, and the Army said they did not need me. Within a few months, when the true situation and chaos of Vietnam became known, I began to thank God daily for what I originally thought was a raw deal. We all now know what effect Vietnam had on an entire generation. I cannot imagine being able to summon the courage you showed. You now know the limits of your own mind, heart, and soul. I envy the self assurance you must feel to realize you were willing to offer your fellow man the greatest sacrifice any of us can ever make...your own life! God bless you, there are thousands like me who already hold you in the highest regard, with or without the MOH. Ed Eaton…Around 1964 I was devastated when I was sent home for medical reasons, and the Army said they did not need me. Within a few months, when the true situation and chaos of Vietnam became known, I began to thank God daily for what I originally thought was a raw deal. We all now know what effect Vietnam had on an entire generation. I cannot imagine being able to summon the courage you showed. You now know the limits of your own mind, heart, and soul. I envy the self assurance you must feel to realize you were willing to offer your fellow man the greatest sacrifice any of us can ever make…your own life! God bless you, there are thousands like me who already hold you in the highest regard, with or without the MOH.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-509299 Jeremy Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:18:36 +0000 #comment-509299 I hope that Sgt. Eaton receives his due MOH in a timely manner so that he receives it in person and not posthumously. I think a petition should be created and then sent to congress or has something like that already been created? Either way, I salute you Mr. Eaton. You are a true hero! I hope that Sgt. Eaton receives his due MOH in a timely manner so that he receives it in person and not posthumously. I think a petition should be created and then sent to congress or has something like that already been created? Either way, I salute you Mr. Eaton. You are a true hero!

]]> By: Don http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-484525 Don Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:33:45 +0000 #comment-484525 The Ed Eaton sniper episode is one incredible account of heroism. I spent most of 1969 in the boonies in Vietnam. I was honored to witness first hand the dedication and bravery of so many magnificent young men. We saw our share of pretty terrifying days but I still can't imagine the incredible courage it took to do what Ed Eaton did that day. I salute you sir. The Ed Eaton sniper episode is one incredible account of heroism. I spent most of 1969 in the boonies in Vietnam. I was honored to witness first hand the dedication and bravery of so many magnificent young men. We saw our share of pretty terrifying days but I still can't imagine the incredible courage it took to do what Ed Eaton did that day. I salute you sir.

]]> By: FrankVII http://www.historynet.com/book-review-nside-the-crosshairs-snipers-in-vietnam-by-michael-lee-lanning-vn.htm#comment-484519 FrankVII Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:19:24 +0000 #comment-484519 Sgt Eaton, I enlisted in the Army and served from Feb 73 to Feb 77. I went to Infantry, Airborne and Ranger schools. I spent all my time (except for the above training) in the 82nd Airborne Division. My enlistment was just as our involvement in Vietnam was ending so I never saw combat. However, your bravery was the kind that I always hoped I was capable of. I will never know if I am truly capable of it; you will always know that you are! My best to you and I hope that you get the recognition and awards that you deserve. Sgt Eaton,

I enlisted in the Army and served from Feb 73 to Feb 77. I went to Infantry, Airborne and Ranger schools. I spent all my time (except for the above training) in the 82nd Airborne Division. My enlistment was just as our involvement in Vietnam was ending so I never saw combat. However, your bravery was the kind that I always hoped I was capable of. I will never know if I am truly capable of it; you will always know that you are!

My best to you and I hope that you get the recognition and awards that you deserve.

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