Transcription of recording (click to read along): https://drive.google.com/file/d/16CYqPKIVTaBZRFofcp9LmdvXA8BgqpDV/view?usp=sharing Episode #52 which gives some background on Col. Ripley’s Story: https://catholic-mens-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/dea22b4da3da43df/52-the-bridge-blaster Read “An American Knight: The Life of Colonel John W. Ripley, USMC” by Norman Fulkerson: https://www.amazon.com/American-Knight-Life-Colonel-Ripley/dp/1877905410 If the link for the transcript does not work, then I have included it in plain text here below: HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS HISTORICAL BRANCH (CODE HD) An unofficial transcription of an oral history tape relating to combat action in the Republic of South Vietnam. By Major Regan Wright, USMC and Major John Ripley, USMC. This tape was made immediately following the destruction of the Dong Ha Bridge in April 1972. (Transcription begins) Capt. John W. Ripley, United States Marine Corps. I am the Senior Advisor of the 3rd Marine Infantry Batt...