Poteau OKLAHOMA – A Patriot Day Celebration was held in Poteau on Thursday, September 27, 2018 with Eric Maddox an Expert Interrogator, Security Consultant, Author, Motivational Speaker.
Maddox led the interrogation in the capture of Saddam Hussein.
atriot Day is a military event as each military branches and people were recognized.
Maddox then went to both Poteau and Spiro Schools on Friday to speak with students.
About Eric Maddox
In 2003, Eric Maddox orchestrated the capture of America’s number one enemy, Saddam Hussein. Thrust, unprepared into the War in Iraq, Eric was forced to rely on innovation, teamwork and the power of network-driven intelligence collection to accomplish the mission. His message on leadership, effective listening and breaking through the status quo is one that will resonate with everyone.
Hear Eric’s story of working with the Delta Force Special Operations and interrogating over 300 prisoners that provided details of the location of Saddam Hussein on his last day in Iraq.
For his service Eric was awarded the Legion of Merit, the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Director’s Award and the Bronze Star.
Poteau High School Principal, Joe Ballard and Eric Maddox
Get Local News!
