On Memorial Day we remember those who died in service to their country and those who died since serving. But it should also be a time to reflect on what exactly their sacrifices mean—not just then, but now. What is worth fighting for?
That’s what we discuss with Lt. Col. Orson Swindle, a true real hero. On Nov. 11, 1966, Marine Corps pilot Captain Swindle was shot down over North Vietnam. He was captured and spent the next 6 years and 4 months as a POW, subject to unbelievable deprivation and torture, mostly at the notorious Hanoi Hilton. After the military, he continued to serve in roles including Assistant Commerce Secretary to President Reagan, and Federal Trade commissioner under two administrations….