Wes Clark's own Vietnam story

[DancingBear]

(much too humble to tell it himself, or to have a "spontaneous" reunion at, oh, I don't know, a primary rally?)


Today, Michael McClintic, a Michigan veteran who is widely credited with saving Wes Clark's life in Vietnam 34 years ago, came forward to publicly endorse his candidacy. This is his story:


In February 1970, Captain Wes Clark was leading Army soldiers on patrol in Vietnam. Suddenly, they came under intense small arms fire from well-concealed enemy forces. Clark was shot four times before another soldier, Michael McClintic, pushed him out of the line of fire.

McClintic, who now lives in Michigan, describes what happened that day:

"In Vietnam, I saw Captain Clark get shot before I was able to push him to the ground and out of the line of enemy fire. Despite his wounds -- Clark was shot four times -- Clark remained in command, and under his leadership we quickly overran the enemy positions."

Clark was later awarded the Silver Star for his leadership that day.

McClintic noted that Clark continued his courageous leadership throughout his military career, and expressed confidence Clark would be an outstanding president.

“The Wesley Clark I see running for president possesses the same kind of courage and leadership that I saw in Captain Clark the day we were ambushed in Vietnam. There is no question in my mind that Wes Clark is the leader America needs to address the many domestic and international challenges that are facing us,” McClintic said. “I was proud to serve under Wesley Clark when I was in the Army, and I am proud to support his candidacy for president. I look forward to working for Wesley Clark once again."

[Dark Star]

1. Hi, DancingBear!

I got that in my email today. Very cool.

Thanks for posting it.

[DancingBear]

3. Hi, Dark Star!

I did also - thought I'd post it for those who may not have "Wes Mail."

[Jerseycoa]

2. I've noticed more and more

people who have served under him stepping up. Far from being disliked by those under him in the Army, he was quite beloved, I'm learning. Not that I thought any different, but people like to say this about Wes. It was the Pentagon brass that hated his guts.