Thursday, December 27, 2012

R.I.P. Norman Schwarzkopf

Retired General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, known as "Stormin' Norman" died today in Tampa, FL at the age of 78. Schwarzkopf commanded coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War against Saddam Hussein. His forces were able to drive Hussein's out of Kuwait with relatively few casualties in the coalition. Schwarzkopf also served in the Vietnam War, where he was a decorated combat soldier. His cause of death has not been verified, although there are reports that his sister said it was due to complications from Pneumonia. Norman was a true American hero whose presence on this earth will be undoubtedly missd.

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