Behind the Uniform: Remembering Operation Redwing
Team Never Quit
Marcus Luttrell
4.9 • 6K Ratings
🗓️ 28 June 2023
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
We have seen the portrayal of that battle and the rescue missions in the movie Lone Survivor and in documentaries from the Smithsonian Institute. Hundreds of thousands of people have since found inspiration and displayed high levels of patriotism in honor of the bravery and valor these men displayed.
Today, we ask you to get to know the men behind the uniform and join us in keeping their memories alive along with those who knew them best. Say their names to a friend or family member and share their stories with those who may not know.
It has been said that when a loved one dies, the family experiences two deaths – once when they leave this earth and again when people forget who they were.
Please join us and never forget those who gave all during Operation Red Wings.
In this episode, you will hear from:
• Laura McGreevy, Surviving Spouse of Lt Michael M. McGreevy, Jr.
• Char Westfall, Surviving Spouse of SOC Jacques J. Fontan
• Erin Taylor, Surviving Spouse of SO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor
• Patsy Dietz, Surviving Spouse of SO2 Danny Dietz
• Cindy Axelson, Surviving Spouse of SO2 Matthew Axelson
• Rhonda Lucas, Surviving Spouse of SO1 Jeffery A. Lucas
• Norminda Healy, Surviving Spouse of SOCS Daniel R. Healy
• Chase Patton, Brother to SO2 Shane E. Patton
• Judy Goare, Mother of SSG Shamus O. Goare
• Maureen Murphy, Mother of Lt Michael P. Murphy
• Claudia Suh, Sister to SO2 James E. Suh
Note: Not all families were able to participate in the video calls from which this audio was derived. We will always remember them and thank them for their service.
Other Soldiers Who Gave All During Operation Red Wings:
• CWO3 Corey J. Goodnature
• SGT Kip A. Jacoby
• LCDR Erik S. Kristensen
• SFC Marcus V. Muralles
• MSG James W. Ponder, III
• MAJ Stephen C. Reich
• SFC Michael L. Russell
• CWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach
Marcus continues to honor the fallen and asks that you join him never forgetting their bravery and sacrifice.
June 28, 2005 – Never Forget.
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| 0:00.0 | The Team Never Quaid Podcast is sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union. |
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| 0:21.4 | Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another episode of the Team Never Quaid Podcast. |
| 0:25.7 | Thank you guys for listening in each week as we really appreciate each and every |
| 0:29.7 | one of you. |
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| 0:34.3 | or subscribing wherever you get your podcast. |
| 0:37.3 | So if you listened in last week, you know that I mentioned that we were going to release |
| 0:41.1 | the second half of Jonathan Harman's episode today. |
| 0:44.2 | And while that is still such an amazing episode and a definite must watch, |
| 0:48.8 | we have now decided to release that one next week so we can give a voice to the families of those |
| 0:54.0 | who lost somebody on this day 18 years ago. |
| 0:57.6 | As many of you know, today marks the 18th anniversary of Operation Redwing. |
| 1:02.8 | Through the years, we have had many events honoring those men lost, |
| 1:06.3 | but to this date, one of the most powerful things that we have ever been a part of |
| 1:10.8 | is a video that we put together called Behind the Uniform. |
| 1:14.8 | This is such a powerful video made of family members sharing about their loved ones. |
| 1:20.4 | This video is put together for the 15th anniversary and we really hope to continue to learn |
| 1:25.6 | about these heroes and share their stories with your family, keeping their memories alive. |
| 1:31.6 | We will always remember you and we will never forget. |
| 1:35.3 | So let's get to it. |
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