"Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it."
~Winston Churchill
Rudi Gresham believes that history must be preserved. The good, the bad and the worst of it.
"It is only by looking at history that mankind will recognize his own inadequate understanding of life, liberty, and freedom. By looking at history, unaltered, man is empowered to choose a different course and produce a different outcome. To learn and evolve. To destroy history is contemptable. To ignore history is stupid. "
Throughout his life, Gresham has instinctually recognized signficant moments in the making of history and has strived to preserve artifacts and elements of the times.His vast collection of memorabilia, books, letters, photos, videos and documents preserve the facts of the circumstances and the momentus impact of the time. He is a historian and humble guardian of the history of the Special Forces. known to the world as The Green Berets.
Gresham was privileged to serve as the Aide to General William P Yarborough, the Founder of Special Forces. During the many years of service Rudi Gresham documented and recorded the facts and stories as shared by General Yarborough, Col. Lee Mize, Aaron Banks, and countless others.
Here are a few snipets of Special Forces history. Mr. Gresham is writing a book to capture the extraordinarybeginning of the most elite fighting force in the world.