We're a little late on this, but to quote Willy Lohman's wife, "Attention must be paid." And besides, it's a Christmas story you won't forget.
This quote from a brave man:
"I have often compared ocean racing in bad weather with being a prisoner of war, and environment which, unfortunately, I have some experience. Harsh conditions, cramped quarters, bad food and diverse personalities. Instead of the guards beating on you, mother nature takes over. You can't get out, so you make the best of it. It's a character builder."
No thank you.
Here's a photo of the entrance to the Hao Lo prison, which became commonly known as the Hanoi Hilton, the famous POW camp in North Vietnam ...
The Times has a truly fine obituary -- way better than I could manage -- here.
Likewise The National Review Online here.
RESOURCES:
The Military Times Hall of Valor lists his medals here.
The POWNetwork.org recounts the details of the night his plane went down here.
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