Lt. General Hal Moore passed away, age 94.
He was played by Mel Gibson in "We Were Soldiers," co-authored "We Were Soldiers Once...And Young," with the photographer portrayed in the movie, Joe Galloway.
He was well respected by most of those serving under him, a good sign.
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