The 881S medevac narrative is compelling.  In praising the Purple Fox crew, Colonel Dabney takes little note of his own courage and that of his brave Marines standing in the midst of a mortar and machine gun barrage to provide all possible assistance to the aircrew.  We witnessed that kind of exceptional courage and determination of the 881S Marines every day in spite of the tremendous hardships they endured.  As a helicopter aircraft commander and Logistics Officer of HMM-364, I can unequivocally state on their behalf why we, the Purple Foxes could proudly say, "Anytime."

John A. "Al" Chancey, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC(Ret)