LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man who inspired Sylvester Stallone’s “Rambo” film franchise passed away on Friday, at the age of 87, according to a post by his wife, Judy, on social media.
Her post said, BO JUST PEACEFULLY PASSED. HIS COMRADES WELCOMING HIM “WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG, COLONEL?” He’s looking into the eyes of our Savior.
Gritz was a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran who lived in Southern Nevada for decades. He served as an Army Special Forces officer before attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel…