‘Black Hawk Down’ hero dies at 52: ‘Probably the best soldier I ever served with’

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Washington Times:

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Gallagher, the former platoon sergeant who flew into Somalia for the mission that would become known for the “Black Hawk Down” battle, died of a heart condition on Oct. 13. He was 52.

 

The decorated veteran’s death was announced on the 3rd Infantry Division’s Facebook page.

 

probably one of, probably the best soldier I ever served with, retired Col. Greg Gadson told Army Times. “That man really cared about soldiers.”