Dr. Jimmy Ware’s life took a dramatic turn on October 23, 1983, when he found himself at the center of the medical rescue efforts following the Beirut barracks bombing, a bombing that took the lives of 241 U.S. service members in one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. As one of two dentists stationed in Beirut, Dr. Ware played a critical role in the aftermath of the attack. On the morning of the bombing, he and Dr. Gil Bigelow managed the entire medical response, drawing on their preparedness from a mass casualty plan devised by their friend, Dr. John Hudson. Later that day, Dr. Ware visited the bomb site and grasped the enormity of the devastation. His meticulous work, including the recovery of dental records from the ruins, proved essential in the identification of the fallen. Today, Dr. Ware shares his poignant and powerful story as part of our limited series: Beirut Survivors.

A native of Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Jimmy Ware earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emory University in 1978 and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1982. Upon graduating, he joined the Fleet Marine Force, 2nd Dental Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC, and later deployed to Lebanon with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit as part of a Multinational Peacekeeping Mission. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Ware received numerous decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Navy Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon, among others. His contributions in Beirut, both before and after the bombing, demonstrate his deep commitment to his teammates and his profession, leaving an indelible mark on those with whom he served.

00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Who is Dr. Jimmy Ware
02:47 - Jimmy Ware's Journey: The Call to Serve
05:48 - Inside Lebanon: Understanding the Crisis and Conflict
12:53 - First Impressions of Lebanon: A Land of Contrast and Conflict
21:48 - Foreshadowing Catastrophe & The Top Medical Team
24:32 - Making a Difference in the Local Community
26:55 - Dental Records for All
34:14 - The Reality of Living Through a Civil War
42:09 - The Day Before the Catastrophe
46:01 - Awakening Amidst the Bombing Devastation
51:57 - Understanding the Magnitude of the Disaster
54:42 - The Core Objectives of a Medical Rescuer
1:01:46 - Understanding the Range of Injuries
1:10:01 - Balancing Rescue Efforts with Concern for a Friend
1:18:37 - Using Dental Records to Identify Soldiers
1:19:06 - The Moment You Find Out Your Friend Didn’t Survive
1:24:23 - Echoes of the Past: Listening to John’s Records
1:26:37 - Valuable Lessons from the Catastrophe

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