What Can You Say About This Great American?

Army Soldier, 60, Is Oldest Killed In Iraq - Arizona Man Served In Vietnman, Re-Enlisted In 2007

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A 60-year-old Vietnam War veteran killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become the oldest Army soldier to die in that conflict, the military said Thursday. Maj. Steven Hutchison, of Scottsdale, Ariz., served in Vietnam and wanted to re-enlist immediately after the 9/11 terror attacks, but his wife was against it, his brother said. Richard Hutchison told The Associated Press on Thursday that when she died, "a part of him died" so he signed up in July 2007 at age 59.

"He was very devoted to the service and to his country," Richard Hutchison said.

This man and his family deserve a special award in my opinion. In a world full of self serving mediocrity, this man went above and beyond the call of duty to serve honorably.