Beirut Memorial On Line - MEDIA REQUESTS

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NOTE: Due to the recent demand for interviews and speaking engagements, based in part on current events in Lebanon, we have created this page to aid in identification of a speaker that fits your needs.
The individuals listed on this page have volunteered to help with the recent media requests and are "forward leaning". There are of course, others that we can contact on a case by case basis.

PRIVACY: It has always been the policy of the Beirut Memorial On Line to preserve the privacy of the individual, and the direct
contact information is not provided on this page.

CONTACT: Should you wish to contact one of these individuals and timeliness is a factor, please send an email with your phone
contact information, preferably cell phone to the email below. This removes one step in the process and improves turnaround.

Send email to: Media Request

Attempts are made to be timely in response. Usual response is within 4 - 12 hours.

CONSULTING FEES: The Beirut Memorial On Line does not serve as a broker in terms of donated time, consulting fees, travel
expenses or other associated costs. These issues should be directly negotiated with the individual that you wish to speak with.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS: EVACUATION, MISSION STRATEGY, POLITICS, BOMBINGS (US EMBASSY '83, MARINE BARRACKS '83, and US EMBASSY ANNEX '84)

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Images courtesy MAJ Bob Jordan

MAJ ROBERT JORDAN, USMC (RET)
BACKGROUND: MAJ Bob Jordan, USMC (RET) was a Public Affairs officer in Beirut, Lebanon from Aug 1983 to Nov 1983. He was in Beirut at the time of the Marine Barracks/BLT bombing on Oct 23, 1983. He is the founder and Past President of the Beirut Veterans of America. MAJ Jordan has made numerous major television appearances including the Discovery Channel as well as recent C-SPAN and CNN interviews. He is co-author of the current book: "Is America Safe?"

BIOGRAPHY: BOB JORDAN BIOGRAPHY

Video Sample: C-SPAN Interview

CWO4 RANDY GADDO, USMC (RET)

BACKGROUND: Warrant Officer Randy Gaddo, USMC (RET) was a Public Affairs professional in Beirut, Lebanon. He was in Beirut at the time of the BLT bombing on Oct 23, 1983, then a SSGT. He is an officer and active member of the Beirut Veterans of America. CWO4 Gaddo has appeared on CNN Presents and has been the subject of numerous magazine and newspaper articles, as well as authoring many himself. He is also responsible for photographing much of the imagery that details the bombing, before and after.

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Image courtesy CNN

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Images courtesy KMI, IMDB, Warriors, Inc.

CAPT DALE DYE, USMC (RET)

BACKGROUND: CAPT Dale Dye, USMC (RET) was a Public Affairs officer in Beirut, Lebanon from Sept 82 - May 83. He was in Beirut at the time of the US Embassy bombing on April 18, 1983. CAPT Dye is a Hollywood military advisor and has consulted as well as appeared in several major films. CAPT Dye, his work and his company are the subjects of many magazine and newspaper articles. He is also an accomplished book author and radio personality.

EYEWITNESS: EYEWITNESS TO THE BOMBING

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Image courtesy Discovery Channel

SGT STEVE RUSSELL, USMC
BACKGROUND: SGT Steve Russell was and remains the only eyewitness to the Marine Barracks bombing. He was serving as the Sergeant of the Guard on the morning the bombing occurred - 23 Oct 1983. Steve has appeared on A&E Investigative Reports, independent documentaries and the Discovery Channel specials "Real Mash: The Wold of Combat Medicine" and "History Undercover: Suicide Bombers".

Video Sample: Real Mash: The World of Combat Medicine

Video Sample: Discovery Channel Interview

SURVIVAL STORIES: MEDICAL RESCUE AND EVACUATION , TRAPPED IN THE RUBBLE

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Images courtesy History Channel

SGT ARMANDO YBARRA , USMC

BACKGROUND: Armando Ybarra was severely wounded in the bombing and is the U.S. Marine being carried in the photo to the right, appearing on the cover of Time magazine on 31 Oct 1983. Mr. Ybarra has been in demand due to many people remembering the photo and satisfying their curiosity about how he survived his tragic wounds. Armando has appeared on the "History Channel", "Inside Edition" and "War Stories with Oliver North".

Courtesy Time

LCPL DAVE MADARAS , USMC

BACKGROUND: Dave Madaras was a 22-year-old U.S. Marine serving with the 24th MAU in Beirut, Lebanon, 1983. Dave participated extensively in the rescue operations. He's pictured in the photo on the far right carrying Ybarra's legs. He has appeared on the History Channel's "Operation Reunion" and Discovery Channel's "History Undercover: Suicide Bombers".

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Images courtesy History Channel

FAMILY: MOTHERS, FATHERS, WIDOWS, DAUGHTERS and SONS, BROTHERS and SISTERS

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JUDY YOUNG and JOAN MUFFLER
BACKGROUND: In the aftermath of the October 23, 1983, tragedy, Judith Young began a support group with Joan Muffler, who had also lost a son in the Beirut bombing. The Beirut Connection began locating and uniting those who lost sons, fathers, and brothers to the bombing. Eventually it merged with the Beirut Veterans Association. They also initiated a Beirut Stamp initiative. Judy Young has appeared on A&E Investigative Reports, independent documentaries, ABC's Nightline, and has been quoted in numerous papers and magazines.

Judy has also served as the national president of Gold Star Mothers, and is pictured to the left with Gen Hagee, USMC, the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps. Judy's son, SGT Jeffrey D. Young, USMC, was killed on 23 Oct 1983 in Beirut Lebanon in the Marine Barracks bombing.

SGT Jeffrey D. Young

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