Orders of the Heart

Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam, 1965. Soldiers flew into battle for the first time in the history of warfare. And two helicopter pilots saved their friends. For his heroism, Ed Freeman received the Medal of Honor in 2001. This video was commissioned by the US Army when Bruce Crandall was honored in 2007. DP: Michael Marton. Editor: Patrice Shannon. Voiced by Sam Elliott.

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• Ia Drang
• Ia Drang Valley
• 1965
• Vietnam
• We Were Soldiers
• Medal of Honor
• Joe Galloway
• Bruce Crandall
• Ed Freeman
• Sam Elliott

[MenickTV]

Thank you. It was a privilege to meet both men together. Unfortunately, Ed "Too Tall" Freeman died in August 2008, just two years after this video was produced.

[MenickTV]

Hi Michael. This was commissioned by the US Army Office of Public Affairs, to mark the MoH going (after many years) to Bruce Crandall. I was brought in by Maguire-Reeder. Best, Stephen

[jackndew2]

Incredible video, having both heroes involved in the project. Thanks for posting this. I am in awe of these two brave men. I'm sure there are more untold stories of heroism during the VN conflict but I'm glad to see these men finally got recognized for their selfless acts of courage.

[USGOVHHS]

Steve, I love this story, but I'd appreciate a little more information regarding who commissioned this work. --Michael