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[R.I.P.] U.S. Marine pilot whose heroics helped stop 1973 New Orleans sniper dies at 84

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A decorated U.S. Marine Corps pilot who risked his life and career to help New Orleans police during the Howard Johnson’s hotel sniper attack that claimed seven lives in 1973 died Feb. 13 of cancer, according to his family.
Retired Lt. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Pitman Sr., whose heroics in piloting a helicopter that allowed police to shoot and kill sniper Mark Essex earned him the gratitude of city leaders, was 84

U.S. Marine pilot whose heroics helped stop 1973 New Orleans sniper dies at 84 | Crime/Police | nola.com

Rest in peace, Sir.
 
Wow. over 200 rounds. That dude would have been hamburger by the time they were done dropping him.
 
Bum said:
A decorated U.S. Marine Corps pilot who risked his life and career to help New Orleans police during the Howard Johnson’s hotel sniper attack that claimed seven lives in 1973 died Feb. 13 of cancer, according to his family.
Retired Lt. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Pitman Sr., whose heroics in piloting a helicopter that allowed police to shoot and kill sniper Mark Essex earned him the gratitude of city leaders, was 84

U.S. Marine pilot whose heroics helped stop 1973 New Orleans sniper dies at 84 | Crime/Police | nola.com

Rest in peace, Sir.
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He is a hero, Rest in Peace....
 
Semper Fi

RIP Warrior
 
Bum said:
A decorated U.S. Marine Corps pilot who risked his life and career to help New Orleans police during the Howard Johnson’s hotel sniper attack that claimed seven lives in 1973 died Feb. 13 of cancer, according to his family.
Retired Lt. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Pitman Sr., whose heroics in piloting a helicopter that allowed police to shoot and kill sniper Mark Essex earned him the gratitude of city leaders, was 84

U.S. Marine pilot whose heroics helped stop 1973 New Orleans sniper dies at 84 | Crime/Police | nola.com

Rest in peace, Sir.
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200 rounds - California style! Haul his ass away with a fork lift.
 
Those 'Nam guys can be pretty damn tough & fearless! Well done, buddy! :thumbs:
 
Chomsky said:
Those 'Nam guys can be pretty damn tough & fearless! Well done, buddy! :thumbs:
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I think its worth noting that he was also involved in the attempted rescue of the US hostages in Iran....what a life this gentleman lived.
 
Bum said:
I think its worth noting that he was also involved in the attempted rescue of the US hostages in Iran....what a life this gentleman lived.
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I didn't know that. Quite the guy!
 
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