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I know some of us has been called a "Hero" from time to time, either from civilians or other military veterans. But what makes a person a "Hero"? Does just serving make you one, a type of medal or citation, dying even? I personally hate being called one because I served by choice and even though i was injured in combat, i volunteered for it! Plain and simple. I really don't have an opinion about others, only myself. So what do you think? What makes a "Zero" become a "Hero"?
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Military Heroes fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. They aren't in it for the glory, fame, or "Facebook Likes."
A true Hero is behind the scenes doing great things without any expectation of material gain.
Furthermore a hero transforms any attention he receives into positive change.
A true Hero is behind the scenes doing great things without any expectation of material gain.
Furthermore a hero transforms any attention he receives into positive change.
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SFC Joseph James
I agree with "a hero transforms any attention he receives into positive change." Even though many of us don't activily serve in uniform, we can still serve our brothers and sisters on this side of the DD 214! Thanks Sgt Branden W.!
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Heroes go above and beyond the standard and the expectation, and achieve lasting results.
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So earlier I put out a grand scheme of what a big hero is or is not. On a smaller scale but still big to a person and his/her family is talking to someone who has a big choice to make like let's say we all know this one having a friend who is suicidal and he /she wants someone to talk to or let's even go drastic they have a gun to there head and you talk them out of it this makes you a hero to that person and there family. We can even go smaller then that someone is broke down on the road freeway what have you you take the time out of your already busy day to change there flat and get them on there way. The reward you get is someone thinks you are some kind of cool but you feel great for helping them out. Point is not all hero's have to run head long into death flying bullets and fire to be a hero.
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SGT Anthony Bussing
he was the first picture I came to...no sports stars are "heros" in the true meaning of the word....at least in my opinion
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SFC Joseph James
Sandwich? Yummm! Thanks for reminding me SSgt (Join to see) i didn't eat lunch!!! lol
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I would call all my soldiers 'hero'...as I consider your question, I would not stop calling them 'hero'.
They would often ask me why I called them hero, and I would tell them "You volunteered to serve in the military, right? You do know what that means?"
Anyone willing to go into harms way to defend OUR Nation, they are a hero to me.
I would say, if you want to see a hero...find a good mirror, and there you go. Thank you Hero. SFC Joseph James
They would often ask me why I called them hero, and I would tell them "You volunteered to serve in the military, right? You do know what that means?"
Anyone willing to go into harms way to defend OUR Nation, they are a hero to me.
I would say, if you want to see a hero...find a good mirror, and there you go. Thank you Hero. SFC Joseph James
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SGT Anthony Bussing
When I was in the Corps, calling one of us "HERO" ranked about as high as calling one of us "DEVIL DOG"
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MSG Brad Sand
Well, I do have to admit there were times that the vocal inflection of 'Hero' did inform some of my soldiers that there might be some counseling in the fear future, but we all learn more from our mistakes.
SFC Joseph James if the truth seems like nice words, then you are probably doing something right. My suggestion, keep doing what you know is right and I'll keep thinking of you as a hero.
SGT Anthony Bussing is being called a Devil Dog a good or bad thing?
SFC Joseph James if the truth seems like nice words, then you are probably doing something right. My suggestion, keep doing what you know is right and I'll keep thinking of you as a hero.
SGT Anthony Bussing is being called a Devil Dog a good or bad thing?
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SGT Anthony Bussing
if the CMC is calling you "DEVIL DOG" its one thing...if its your Gunny...its another...sometimes though...there are some gungy, gung ho gunnies (and other ranks) that use "devil dog"....usually, it just gets you pointed at and laughed at...the only time it is ok to call a Marine a "DEVIL DOG" is when we are in boot camp and still all gung ho...but once we get to the fleet...especially in a combat arm unit...that pretty much stops except in instances of you being in deep shit...or to be used as a punch line...
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Someone that makes a difference/ positive influence in the lives of others, even if they don't realize it.
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Could be a yes to both. The old man went active for 3 years so I played mom/dad, worked full time, drilled one wknd a month, plus attended AT's or NCOES, maintained civilian classes for my job, enrolled kids in school, plus all their extracurriculars. I paid his nephew to come cut my grass. Yeah, he was a hero. Kids were 3 and 5 when he first went active, so the nephew cutting my grass helped a lot. He got paid but playing a single mom, it gave me a little extra time with my kids instead of spending what time off I had, cutting my grass. The NCO, could be a yes as well. I understand that it's his job. But he could have been that NCO that is taking the time cause he wants to, not cause he has to. You can tell the difference:)
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SFC Joseph James
Thank you for the reply SSG (Join to see)! That is an amazing story. My wife is a Hero in my book and so are you! Hard work being not only Military, but also a military spouse! Thanks!
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SSG (Join to see)
Well, thank you! I don't see myself like that. I just do what I gotta do. It does help that I can relate to both sides though. Played the one at home waiting and the one that left. Comes in handy when Soldiers/ Spouses have questions.
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I would have to say Military kids are heros. Mine are definitely my heros. They have made me a better person for sure, and they have to learn to cope with a lot at young ages. Whether it's a weekend drill and one parent has to leave for a weekend, an AT/School when the separation is longer or a deployment. I have been completely honest with my kids and they get upset sometimes when I have to leave but hey also understand. And not just military kids; foster kids, adopted kids, kids that are abused, neglected, - any of them that find a way to rise above those circumstances (and the people that help them along the way).
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A hero to me are the 58,000+ on the Wall, the Korean warriors that held the Chosin Reservoir even while it was being overrun, all of the Nurses and Medics that saved so many lives in our wars, all of the WWII women that went into factories to make bolts, nuts, riveters who assembled air planes, tanks, trucks. A hero to me are the many, many more people who will enlist in a military unit, knowing they probably will be involved in a war. A hero to me is someone who, from somewhere in their heart, jumps on that grenade, attacks an enemy knowing they will be killed. A helicopter pilot going in to a hot LZ knowing he's an open target, but does it anyway. There are so many heros that don't call themselves heros because they didn't stop to think, should I, they just did it.
Another group of heros to me are the Mother or Father that takes care of things at home while the other is deployed. That takes much patients, responsibility, and leadership to to do that.
Another group of heros to me are the Mother or Father that takes care of things at home while the other is deployed. That takes much patients, responsibility, and leadership to to do that.
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A hero gives from his heart without asking. A hero gives unconditional for the love of his family and country.
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I feel uncomfortable being called one by my civilian family and friends. I've been to too many Hero Ceremonies, so when I hear that word that's what comes to mind. Those that lost their lives are the heroes, in my opinion.
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SFC Joseph James
Great point SGT (Join to see)! Those who died for this country are always my heroes!
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