Crimson And Cream Machine Remembers Bob Kalsu
Today is Memorial Day, so take a brief pause from the world of sports and remember those who have paid the ultimate price to make this the greatest nation in the world.
Bob Kalsu was an All-American guard for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was also a member of the ROTC at the
Kalsu arrived in
In 1977, Kalsu was recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The plaque in his honor reads: "No one will ever know how great a football player Bob might have been, but we do know how great a man he was to give up his life for his country." He also was memorialized by his teammates and the "O" Club with the Benien-Kalsu-Henderson Scholarship. It is presented annually to student-athletes who have completed their eligibility.
In 2000, Bob Kalsu was added to the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame. The Fort Campbell Replacement Company in
The Del City High School Football Stadium in the
Buffalo Rumblings also has a tribute to Kalsu posted today.
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More Kalsu info:
Forward Operating Base Kalsu in Iraq was named after him:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FOB_Kalsu
Bob Kalsu on Sports Illustrated cover (a few paragraphs down):
http://ok.coachesaid.com/story.asp?story=849
Also Bob Kalsu was a close personal friend of Steve Owens.
I wrote a story for Buffalo Rumblings today on Kelsu as well.
It’s being published this afternoon. It seems trite ti quote Spiderman but with great power comes great responsibility. He owned up to his and paid the ultimate price.
Playing Realistic Optimist at Buffalo Rumblings since 2008. Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
by MattRichWarren on May 25, 2009 10:46 AM CDT reply actions
Check out the SI article...
It’s awesome
http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1023026/index.htm
Playing Realistic Optimist at Buffalo Rumblings since 2008. Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
by MattRichWarren on May 26, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions

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