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<p>Now I know what it feels like to have people tell you they are thankful to us and too many times I see a false modesty. Take it from a veteran who was not welcomed before that we do deserve some kind of validation. </p><p><br></p><p>In your more elderly years you WILL reflect and over time I have come to appreciate other older veterans. Some here have a very good grasp of leadership and those pearls of wisdom should not go unheeded and this includes veterans both older and younger than myself.</p><p><br></p><p>As for myself, I do appreciate the kind words. Do I consider myself a hero? No, but that is a natural reaction to being put on the spot.</p>
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Even though I have served my country (proudly I might add) I do not consider myself a "Hero" I think those that fought and DIED for our country and protected our way of life are the TRUE hero's. Awhile back the question of favorite military movie quotes was asked. This question reminded me of a line in Men of Honor. You don't need a patch on your arm...... In my opinion, if you ask if I served, yes I have. Just say Thank you. I am not a Hero those souls in Arlington are. God Bless Them
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No, I don't consider myself a hero, but in my humble opinion I served with a battalion of them after 9/11. These were some of the finest and best trained infantry soldiers I have ever seen, and I am damn proud to have been able to get to know them and consider many of them my friends. I have lost some of them to the ravages of war, and others are getting lost inside their own heads due to PTSD. Aside from my father these soldiers are my biggest heroes. I am grateful to have served with them. Pro Patria 4th BN 31 Inf. Regiment. The only people I would even consider wanting to be a hero to are my grandchildren, I live my life in such a way that I do my best to do the right things for the right reasons. This sends a message that I want to be someone they are or can be proud of. Life is difficult enough without claiming to be something that is damn near impossible to be without dying or going well above and beyond the call of duty and winning the Medal Of Honor. I was a simple soldier, doing a simple soldiers duties. And to quote Vietnam POW Charlie Plumb "I'm no hero".
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No. Nor do I aspire to be. In the end, all I want to be is a good person. I want to do my job well, love my family with all that I am, and have contributed at least mostly positively to the world. I can live with that..
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SGT Craig Northacker
That lasts until after college-then you start to get smarter again. As long as you keep a good relationship you will always be her hero, regardless of what she says! And she will always be your little girl.
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No, I look at myself as someone who was appreciative for the opportunity to serve this great country, and the things that I learned along the way has taken me far in life. I know that the Navy did more for me than I did for it. The friendships that were forged through my experience are nothing short of memorable, and I feel that I am forever in debt to my country for this.
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I do not. I consider myself a professional; much like a trained and qualified expert or leader in any other field or endeavor, simple as that. I've done my job and taken great pride in it.
I've been called a hero before, and have never been comfortable with it, except for when my kids used to call me their hero. I could live with that! Those days have passed however, as my kids are teenagers now. ;-)
I've been called a hero before, and have never been comfortable with it, except for when my kids used to call me their hero. I could live with that! Those days have passed however, as my kids are teenagers now. ;-)
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The intention here was to not discourage civilians from showing respect. People of my generation were spit upon and my dad was called a baby killer and I punched him. My cousin served from the 40s to the 60s and was a hero (of a kind) Major Kline with the Distinguished flying cross and 11 Air Medals... I even have a picture of him downing a Nazi aircraft.
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Not at all...even wearing the uniform I still consider those who served before me the hero...I will go out of my way to shake the hand of a wounded soldier or veteran. I'm not a hero, just supporter of the heroes.
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