an Air Force Combat Controller who took part in Operation Gothic Serpent, shared his feelings about Garrison in the book: By September 1996, Garrison had retired at the rank of major general and settled into a ranch near the community of Hico, Texas. Military awards In popular culture Garrison is portrayed by Sam Shepard in the film Black Hawk Down, which was based on the events of the Battle of Mogadishu. References Further reading Bowden, Mark (March 1999). Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War. Atlantic Monthly Press. Berkeley, California (U.S.). Boykin, William (Lt.Gen.) (2008). Never Surrender. Faith Words. New York, New York. . Eversmann, Matthew and Dan Schilling, eds. (2006). The Battle of Mogadishu: Firsthand Accounts From The Men of Task Force Ranger. Smith, Michael (2006). Killer Elite: The Inside Story of America's Most Secret Special Operations Team. Cassell. London. online presentation Wasdin, Howard E. (2011). Seal Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper. St. Martin's Press. New York, New York. . External links 1944 births Living people University of Texas–Pan American alumni Sam Houston State University alumni United States Army generals Battle of Mogadishu (1993) Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Delta Force People from Mineral Wells, Texas People from Hico, Texas Recipients of the Humanitarian Service Medal Military personnel from Texas