Comments on: Farewell to a Hero, Special Forces Green Beret Michael Di Rocco

By: Arthur J Doyle

Arthur J Doyle — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:25:50 +0000

Maggie, I just recently learned that Mike had passed away. I’m so sorry to hear that, He was a good friend and a very interesting guy. That parachute story was not accurate as I was there along with Ron Battaglia, and Mike was dragged behind the station wagon, and we had to take him to the hospital to patch him up.

Interesting as to how you moved to Brevard. as that is where I went to College. Great town, beautiful area.

If you get this email please get in touch, my email address is artd789@gmail.com.

By: Patricia Potter

Patricia Potter — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:58:33 +0000

In reply to Phil. Salute to Mike Di Ricco. Thank you for serving our country, thank you for your friendship, stories & laughter. You are missed immensely by us here on earth. But as you left us, you were greeted by our many veterans who came to pick you up in their beautiful Soldiers' Hero Bus.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:54:38 +0000

In reply to MAGGIE DIROCCO. Maggie, we all miss him so much. He was such a pleasure to be around. I'm still not past the stage where I expect him to walk through the door or to hear his special laugh. Actually, I hope that I never am past that stage because he lives on in my memory.

By: MAGGIE DIROCCO

MAGGIE DIROCCO — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:43:48 +0000

Phil, Thank you for all you did for me and Mike. I miss him so much. Love Maggie

By: Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:08:00 +0000

In reply to Phill Hanson, SGM SF (Retired). Thank you, Phill. All in attendance at the burial were moved and in admiration of your Special Forces team and ceremony. I love the quotation by James R. Ward! Hope to see you again at the Veterans History Museum. Welcome Home, Brother! Michel Robertson

By: Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:45:07 +0000

In reply to Johnny Martinez. Thank you, Johnny. I know how much Mike admired, respected, and enjoyed you and your 101st Airborne stories! I believe you, Mike, and all other Vietnam veterans are the next "greatest generation." Michel J. Robertson, author of "Welcome Home, Brother."

By: Johnny Martinez

Johnny Martinez — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:37:22 +0000

You know, they say World War II veterans were the greatest generation.” Mike was definitely one of those soldiers “”. He had a heart as big as life. Never had a negative thing to talk, even though he went through a lot, when he was in the Military. He loved his fellow Veterans. To me, he’s not gone, he inspires me every time I think of him. We would joke and tell each other stories of the 101st. Airborne. And he sure loved his beautiful wife, Maggie. Together, they lit a room up. ( well you know what I mean) he will be missed, but NEVER, forgotten.

By: Phill Hanson, SGM SF (Retired)

Phill Hanson, SGM SF (Retired) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:26:07 +0000

It was an honor and privilege for me to get to know Mike the last few years. We met at the museum during one of his talks about experience in Special Forces. We enjoyed talking about our times in the Special Forces Brotherhood as we had had the same job (MOS) for a period of time.
Many don’t understand Special Forces and our service in Special Forces. I believe this Quote (warning) to young men may help explain.

“Men, Special Forces is a mistress. Your wives will envy her because she will have your hearts. Your wives will be jealous of her because of the power to pull you away. This mistress will show you things never before seen and experience things never before felt. She will love you, but only a little, seducing you to want more, give more, die for her. She will take you away from the ones you love, and you will hate her for it, but leave her you never will, but if you must, you will miss her, for she has a part of you that will never be returned intact. And in the end, she will leave you for a younger man.” James R. Ward, OSS

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