Encore Episode: November 4, 1979 — The Day the Iranian Hostage Crisis Began

Nov 4, 2025 | The Professional Noticer

Today marks 46 years since November 4, 1979—the day the Iranian Hostage Crisis began.

To honor this significant moment in history, this week’s Encore Episode of The Professional Noticer revisits Andy’s powerful conversation with U.S. Marine Sergeant Rocky Sickmann, one of 65 Americans taken hostage when militants stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

Listen as Rocky recounts the 444 days that followed—days filled with fear, endurance, and faith. He describes the moments leading up to the crisis, what it was like to face mock executions, and the emotional release of finally returning home in 1981.

Rocky’s story is a powerful reminder of courage, resilience, and patriotism. Today, he continues to serve others through Folds of Honor, an organization providing scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members.

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