Veteran Receives Bronze Star Forty Years Late
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Bronze Star Medal awarded to Alan Olsen in Overland Park today
Today on Veterans Day in Overland Park U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) presented veteran PFC Alan Olsen a Bronze Star Medal for his valor on Sept 29-30, 1969 in the Vietnam War.
Mr. Olsen tells his story in the video below before the Bronze Star was awarded by Senator Sam Brownback.
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Tags: Alan Olsen, Bronze Star Medal, Overland Park Kansas, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Veterans Day, Vietnam War
4:27 pm on November 17th, 2009
I went to high school with Alan. I have come to know him better in the last 6 years. We need more Americans who have the courage, valor and determination as Alan Olsen. He would truely lay down his life for a friend.
10:10 pm on January 10th, 2010
I cant believe I didnt see this untill now. Im Alans first cousin, we grew up together as kids and close knit cousins.
It doesnt surprise me what he did, Alan has came along way after all the nights he was sent out alone with only a gernade launcher as a weapon. Only Alan could survive what he was forced to do. He is strong willed and a man who I would trust my life with in any battle.
Im glad he was finally recognized and Im so very proud of him.
6:06 pm on February 2nd, 2010
Alan, just wanted to drop you a Congratulations for your Bronze Star. I was with the 2/35, Co. B from June ’68 to June ’69 so are paths must have crossed at some point.
Congratulations!
7:11 pm on February 6th, 2010
Alan,
Congratulations on your long overdue Bronze Star. I am proud to know you.
Alan, on the record, you would have made an outstanding MARINE !
Dominic Orsatti, USMC
Korean War, August 1950- April !951
Member of The Chosin Few