Hugh Thompson
(1943-2006)

U.S. Vietnam War Army Helicopter Pilot
Helped curtail the My Lai massacre

birthdate: April 15
birthplace:
Atlanta, Georgia

QUOTES

We need some negotiators first and fighters second

Don't do the right thing looking for a reward, because it might not come.

These people were looking at me for help and there was no way I could turn my back on them

 

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