What does the word sacrifice mean to you?

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Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 6 at 2022 1:10 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:10:09 -0400

The giving of one's self to protect others that are weaker RallyPoint News

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Jul 7 at 2022 12:19 PM

SFC Terry Fortune — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:19:36 -0400

Giving of yourself to help someone in need.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jul 7 at 2022 11:27 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:27:54 -0400

I don't really truck with this concept. Life is a series of choices. I chose to serve my country. There were "sacrifices" that came with that choice. But they weren't ACTUALLY sacrifices. There were consequences of decisions. In choosing to serve my country, I CHOSE to subordinate my will. I CHOSE to live in austere conditions. I CHOSE to eat MREs - or occasionally miss meals altogether. Those weren't sacrifices they were conscious decisions and/or unknown, but still resultant consequences of my decisions.

In my experience, the people who feel like they have sacrificed are giving away their personal agency - usually in attempt to play the victim card, the martyr card, or the hero card.

Just this morning I spent $1000 to post bail for one of my wife's friends. Did I sacrifice anything? No, I made a conscious decision that the welfare of my wife's friend was more important than that $1000 sitting in the bank. Sure, if my car breaks down, I'm screwed (since the money came for my car maintenance / replacement fund). But I made a choice, and I accept the risk. Because I CHOSE to do this.

Most of our MoH heros are noted for their "sacrifice." But when they are interviewed, for the most part, they talk about the choice they made to take care of their buddies. They weren't thinking about themselves. In their minds, they weren't sacrificing shit. They were making hard choices to take care of their battle buddies.

At least that's how I see it.

Response by Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis made Jul 8 at 2022 1:31 PM

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:31:29 -0400

The Reverend Schuller offered this: Imagine that you want a milkshake. You are salivating just from the thought of its chilly, creamy, sweet nature. You desire it so much that you can actually taste it. It's the one thing that you want more than anything else. You want it RIGHT NOW.

The sacrifice: You have iced tea, with NutraSweet.

Response by PO2 Irvin D. Etscorn made Jul 10 at 2022 2:25 AM

PO2 Irvin D. Etscorn — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:25:07 -0400

Life is full of sacrifices, but
beer is not one of them.
Clint Eastwood

Response by LTC George Morgan made Jul 10 at 2022 8:11 PM

LTC George Morgan — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 20:11:22 -0400

Going above and beyond, to bring aid, and support of both physical and psychological needs, to an individual, family, community, or country, in that which so many would not.

Response by 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel made Jul 10 at 2022 11:26 PM

1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:26:11 -0400

God’s love demonstrated by Jesus who took upon Himself the sin of the world “He who knew no sin became sin for us that we might be the righteousness of God”

Response by Amn Dale Preisach made Jul 11 at 2022 12:42 PM

Amn Dale Preisach — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:42:44 -0400

Sharing /giving meager supplies with those that need it more.
Taking the heat for someone who messed up when they truly had no way to react different.

Response by SGT Ryan Moradi made Jul 11 at 2022 5:28 PM

SGT Ryan Moradi — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:28:27 -0400

Sacrifice is losing or giving up something for the betterment of another. It can entail time, resources, or even health and life. Sacrifice typically comes from a belief in something greater or staying true to your core values.

Response by Cpl Henry Busby made Jul 13 at 2022 12:22 PM

Cpl Henry Busby — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:22:52 -0400

To give of one's self without expecting anything in return

Response by SSG Rick Miller made Jul 13 at 2022 12:25 PM

SSG Rick Miller — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:25:36 -0400

Doing without those things which others take for granted.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2022 12:26 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:26:49 -0400

Prioritizing the needs of others before your own wants and needs.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2022 12:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:27:21 -0400

Giving of one time and self for a greater good.

Response by SPC John Tacetta made Jul 13 at 2022 12:27 PM

SPC John Tacetta — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:27:38 -0400

Giving away that which you desire for yourself.

Response by SGT Tim Tobin made Jul 13 at 2022 12:32 PM

SGT Tim Tobin — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:32:28 -0400

Sacrifice doesn't have to mean death. Sacrifice is giving your life for a person or a cause. Writing the check which includes giving all you have up to your life.

Response by MAJ Mark Bolton made Jul 13 at 2022 12:48 PM

MAJ Mark Bolton — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:48:46 -0400

Sacrifice is being humble in every situation; knowing that you won’t always get what you want, but you’ll get what you need - my Rolling Stones fans out there will know what I’m talking about

Response by CPT Allen Saum made Jul 13 at 2022 1:40 PM

CPT Allen Saum — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:40:34 -0400

Giving up your personal wants for someone else's needs...........

Response by SFC Charles Miller made Jul 13 at 2022 1:41 PM

SFC Charles Miller — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:41:46 -0400

Sacrifice means giving of your time, your treasure, yourself in order to provide for the greater good.

Response by SSG Brian Pearce made Jul 13 at 2022 1:43 PM

SSG Brian Pearce — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:43:34 -0400

It means to me -I must do everything within me to provide safety to those who cannot or will not provide it for themselves, without prejudice or judgement.

Response by SSgt Bill Warner made Jul 13 at 2022 2:00 PM

SSgt Bill Warner — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:00:13 -0400

Sacrifice to me means being willing to not only put ones own life on the line; but also putting ones family through the turmoil of that possibility for undetermined periods of time, in the name of God, Duty, Country and family.

Response by MSgt Carl Newton made Jul 13 at 2022 2:49 PM

MSgt Carl Newton — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:49:37 -0400

To give all that you have for others when it is not required.

Response by SPC John Tsutsui made Jul 13 at 2022 3:47 PM

SPC John Tsutsui — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:47:40 -0400

To put the needs, goals or best interests of another or the team ahead of yours.

Response by CPO Gary Bucy made Jul 13 at 2022 3:56 PM

CPO Gary Bucy — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:56:32 -0400

Be ready in mind and body, To answer the call to defend freedom, at the cost of personal desires.

Response by SPC John Donohue made Jul 13 at 2022 4:43 PM

SPC John Donohue — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:43:43 -0400

Sacrifice is a choice to make the needs of others or the unit superior to their own individual self interest

Response by PO2 Samuel Andrews made Jul 13 at 2022 4:46 PM

PO2 Samuel Andrews — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:46:56 -0400

Sacrifice to me, isn't sacrifice at all if your committment to the cause holds greater value. It also depends on which side of the track you're on (someone who relies on human intellect or someone who relies on the wisdom of GOD). I personally have to rely on the wisdom of GOD, because HE has taught me (from the things that I have suffered) how we all share in the luxury of making our own choices - But HE has never blessed us with the benefit of choosing our own consequences.
What I've also learned is that it's better to sacrifice my own way of thinking for HIS and as a result...I'm free from the bondage of thinking with limitations.

Response by CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez made Jul 13 at 2022 4:54 PM

CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:54:05 -0400

To supremely be willing to forfeit one’s personal, greatest-possessions on behalf of others’ benefit and feel totally satisfied by one’s actions.

Response by PO3 Donald Reed made Jul 13 at 2022 4:54 PM

PO3 Donald Reed — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:54:05 -0400

Giving up being with your family to serve your country in times of need.

Response by CPT Jay Bank made Jul 13 at 2022 5:01 PM

CPT Jay Bank — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:01:19 -0400

Giving up personally for the benefit of others without concern for yourself

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Jul 13 at 2022 5:13 PM

SMSgt Bob W. — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:13:53 -0400

Giving up something to improve your or someone else's situation.

Response by Maj Jeff Derry made Jul 13 at 2022 5:44 PM

Maj Jeff Derry — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:44:28 -0400

Sacrifice means getting out of yourself realizing that there is a getting good to be helped. Whether it is for your family, your country or your faith. We are called to step up and help in a cause larger than ourselves.

Response by AA Loreen Silvarahawk made Jul 13 at 2022 5:51 PM

AA Loreen Silvarahawk — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:51:19 -0400

To lay down one's life for another.

Response by Sgt Michael Aldrich made Jul 13 at 2022 5:53 PM

Sgt Michael Aldrich — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:53:15 -0400

Putting yourself at the back of the line and taking care of your brothers and sisters. As a veteran, you swore to uphold and defend the constitution even if it means you can't always get what you think you are entitled to.

Response by SP5 Polly Coles made Jul 13 at 2022 5:57 PM

SP5 Polly Coles — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:57:22 -0400

Giving it your all and then some more

Response by SSG Brian Pyle made Jul 13 at 2022 5:58 PM

SSG Brian Pyle — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:58:53 -0400

Besides the ultimate sacrifice, which is obviously the greatest sacrifice... All that served in combat gave up who they were, they will never be the person they were before combat. Everything becomes more difficult and minor things like calling the cable company, or going to Home Depot become serious obstacles and major events, were they use to be just errands. Every soldier that has seen true combat gave up the person they were to protect the ones they love and the country they love. That's true sacrifice!

Response by CPL Raymond Belott made Jul 13 at 2022 6:01 PM

CPL Raymond Belott — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:01:18 -0400

The year I spent in Vietnam.

Response by PO1 Mark Liddle made Jul 13 at 2022 6:07 PM

PO1 Mark Liddle — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:07:02 -0400

Sacrifice is giving unto others, for their benefit. My military brethren and I gave up our freedoms and liberties, so that others could continue enjoying theirs.

Response by SSgt Greg Ayers made Jul 13 at 2022 6:08 PM

SSgt Greg Ayers — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:08:26 -0400

John 15:12-13
New International Version
12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Response by SPC Willie Pace made Jul 13 at 2022 6:09 PM

SPC Willie Pace — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:09:47 -0400

Sacrifice means I am giving up something that is essential for my well-being. It also means I am losing something due to a mistake I made or a penalty because of the mistake.

Response by SFC Linda McWhorter made Jul 13 at 2022 6:12 PM

SFC Linda McWhorter — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:12:30 -0400

Giving of one self without reservations, i.e, I left my baby boy when he was 17mos old - did not see him until he was almost three (3) years old. It hurt but my signature on the dotted line meant something to me.

Response by SPC Eyad Albuhaisi made Jul 13 at 2022 6:14 PM

SPC Eyad Albuhaisi — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:14:24 -0400

Willingly and truthfully giving up own interests and passion to save or maintain other else’s interest without expecting anything in return.

Response by MSG Jason Yurgel made Jul 13 at 2022 6:16 PM

MSG Jason Yurgel — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:16:14 -0400

A person giving up his life to protect his fellow soldier during a battle.

Response by Sgt Hollie Scoma made Jul 13 at 2022 6:21 PM

Sgt Hollie Scoma — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:21:21 -0400

Helping others before yourself

Response by SFC Allen Cudd made Jul 13 at 2022 6:25 PM

SFC Allen Cudd — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:25:15 -0400

Giving something you have to someone who needs it more. Jesus did this for us, so the least we can do is follow in His footsteps!

Response by SPC Michelle Riggs made Jul 13 at 2022 6:27 PM

SPC Michelle Riggs — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:27:38 -0400

Giving up parts of yourself for others

Response by SFC Don Lebel made Jul 13 at 2022 6:32 PM

SFC Don Lebel — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:32:49 -0400

To me sacrifice is what I do when my family, friends or comrades are in need, danger, sick and so on. This is when I would do anything or go through anything so that those people can hopefully avoid pain, suffering or misfortune. Basically, my sacrifice is putting those I care about before me in whatever capacity.

Response by Sgt Ashley Leavitt made Jul 13 at 2022 6:33 PM

Sgt Ashley Leavitt — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:33:05 -0400

The word sacrifice to me means giving up something you love and you enjoy for the betterment And benefit of a larger mass

Response by SP5 Stacie Acevedo made Jul 13 at 2022 6:33 PM

SP5 Stacie Acevedo — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:33:29 -0400

Sacrafice means to give or do for others even if it means that you have to give up something for yourself.

Response by TSgt Karen B. made Jul 13 at 2022 6:36 PM

TSgt Karen B. — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:36:58 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up what is important to you to put the needs of others first. On my multiple deployments, I gave up time with my family (missing birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries), personal comfort (living in a tent in the heat of the desert, bathing from a 5 gallon can of water), and working 16 to 18 hour days for months on end without any down time. I did this to serve my country and to assist our allies. I lost friends and colleagues, was assaulted and injured, and dealt with serious illness in austere conditions. I did this selflessly, asking for nothing in return.

Response by SGT Justin Gottlieb made Jul 13 at 2022 6:44 PM

SGT Justin Gottlieb — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:44:56 -0400

Sacrifice means to put the needs and well-being of others ahead of your own.

Response by SPC K Kinney made Jul 13 at 2022 6:46 PM

SPC K Kinney — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:46:16 -0400

putting someone/thing before one self

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Jul 13 at 2022 6:50 PM

CPL Jason Blackwood — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:50:48 -0400

Sacrifice means you give up something for the greater good or for something that benefits others.

Response by HN Jodie Burns made Jul 13 at 2022 6:52 PM

HN Jodie Burns — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:52:21 -0400

Putting the needs of others before yourself and being willing to give your all of need be.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2022 6:53 PM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:53:04 -0400

Giving it your all with no reward expected. You do something because you know what's right. Regardless of how you be looked at after you do whatever you're going to do.

Response by PV2 David Simon made Jul 13 at 2022 6:58 PM

PV2 David Simon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:58:02 -0400

To put others needs before yours and be a servant leader

Response by SN Toccara Maiden made Jul 13 at 2022 7:03 PM

SN Toccara Maiden — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:03:55 -0400

Sacrifice is to keep going when there’s nothing left in the tank. Sacrifice is doing whatever it takes even though it/you may go unnoticed. Sacrifice is saying yes when it’s really no and still giving 1000%.

Response by SrA Tracy Moye made Jul 13 at 2022 7:04 PM

SrA Tracy Moye — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:04:21 -0400

Support unconditional whatever goal is provided

Response by SrA Raul Zapata made Jul 13 at 2022 7:24 PM

SrA Raul Zapata — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:24:55 -0400

Sacrifice to me means to give of yourself to help others regardless of time or cost to you. It may be to jump in a body of water to safe someone, run into a burning building to warn or save. It also means to give your life for your country or your family without regard to your own life. It is the ultimate act a human being can give.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2022 7:30 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:30:09 -0400

Sacrifice can be motivated by different objectives, from what may be considered selfish to the ultimate sacrifice of giving ones life, in both cases for infinite reasons.. It can be a conscious choice or an instinctive reaction to a situation. I do believe that in most cases the purpose of any sacrifice has its roots in the betterment of others.

Response by SPC Rhonda Ricks made Jul 13 at 2022 7:32 PM

SPC Rhonda Ricks — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:32:06 -0400

The word sacrifice can mean many different things but the most important meaning to me is to put yourself on the back burner to serve someone else. It can also mean doing without your needs to help others and give up or suffer a loss for the sake of someone else.

Response by MSgt Matthew Stogsdill made Jul 13 at 2022 7:52 PM

MSgt Matthew Stogsdill — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:52:20 -0400

Giving up something cherished to benefit others.

Response by Sgt Paula Bright made Jul 13 at 2022 8:00 PM

Sgt Paula Bright — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:00:08 -0400

Sacrifice - giving of oneself or talent or time or treasure so that someone else might not have to go without. Sometimes all of the above.

Response by PO2 Patti Pennington made Jul 13 at 2022 8:00 PM

PO2 Patti Pennington — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:00:12 -0400

To give so that others may have, do, or live, no matter the cost.

Response by Cpl Charles Crane made Jul 13 at 2022 8:01 PM

Cpl Charles Crane — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:01:11 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up everything while expecting nothing in return.

Response by SGT Richard Hanson SSP/CGS made Jul 13 at 2022 8:06 PM

SGT Richard Hanson SSP/CGS — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:06:20 -0400

Sacrifice to me is giving up material things so that others may benefit from them or working for free to benefit others.

Response by PO2 Alicia Prindle made Jul 13 at 2022 8:09 PM

PO2 Alicia Prindle — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:09:11 -0400

What Sacrifice means to mean, We before me.

Response by LTC Ed McAvoy made Jul 13 at 2022 8:12 PM

LTC Ed McAvoy — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:12:34 -0400

Sacrifice means disregarding personal safety or inconvenience to rescue someone suffering from physical or emotional danger or hardship.

Response by SPC Jose Estrada made Jul 13 at 2022 8:13 PM

SPC Jose Estrada — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:13:09 -0400

Giving your all without expecting something in return

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2022 8:13 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:13:38 -0400

Putting the needs of others in front of your own.

Response by PO2 Patti Pennington made Jul 13 at 2022 8:16 PM

PO2 Patti Pennington — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:16:07 -0400

To give so that others may have, do, or live, no matter the cost.

Response by AN Deyanaris Luzon made Jul 13 at 2022 8:16 PM

AN Deyanaris Luzon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:16:38 -0400

Sacrifice means to me to give up something special from you without getting anything back for the love, safety, freedom of others and love ones.

Response by SGT John Overby made Jul 13 at 2022 8:17 PM

SGT John Overby — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:17:02 -0400

Going outside of your comfort zone to the benefit of others.

Response by SPC Justine Blankenbeckler made Jul 13 at 2022 8:25 PM

SPC Justine Blankenbeckler — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:25:43 -0400

Sacrifice means to me Willing to give up and or Help anywhere as needed, if you are called upon. This could be if you are in the Military.example. It happened to me. I was due to take leave when I was in the Military and my Family and I were going to Tennessee. Another Veteran in my section also put in for leave and I did not know this. No one told us, until we were told only one of us could go, and he told me to go as I had a Family. I said ok. That afternoon I found out this might be the last time his brother sees him. He was sick but not dying. I then went to him and said. We decided to change our vacation to September. I felt so good. The word has a Deep meaning.

Response by PFC Richard Conn made Jul 13 at 2022 8:26 PM

PFC Richard Conn — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:26:40 -0400

Having a purpose that you willing to risk your life for in order to pass protection for the following generations.

Response by SSgt Joshua Charles made Jul 13 at 2022 8:26 PM

SSgt Joshua Charles — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:26:46 -0400

Prioritizing others first

Response by SPC Jefferson Davis McMillan made Jul 13 at 2022 8:29 PM

SPC Jefferson Davis McMillan — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:29:25 -0400

Accepting all the pain to spare the other

Response by CPL William Evans made Jul 13 at 2022 8:30 PM

CPL William Evans — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:30:22 -0400

go beyond the call of duty to help someone

Response by SGT Ken Kyle made Jul 13 at 2022 8:31 PM

SGT Ken Kyle — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:31:30 -0400

Unselfishness and humility.

Response by SN Jennifer Huynh made Jul 13 at 2022 8:32 PM

SN Jennifer Huynh — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:32:46 -0400

It means to give up something, that includes my life. In order for the well being of others.

Response by SMSgt John Lemon made Jul 13 at 2022 8:34 PM

SMSgt John Lemon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:34:45 -0400

Sacrifice means leaving behind family, missing birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other family activities. We deploy without hesitation and communicate by sat phone with our loved ones once a week. We do our job safely so we can return with all the same body parts we left with.

Response by SGT Vern Christiansen made Jul 13 at 2022 8:50 PM

SGT Vern Christiansen — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:50:51 -0400

Never thought of service time as a sacrifice…it was something I did to pay back this country for allowing me to enjoy its benifits…

Response by CPO Robert Vargas made Jul 13 at 2022 8:52 PM

CPO Robert Vargas — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:52:20 -0400

A selfless act (acts) to benefit a greater good.

Response by PFC Carl Larscheid made Jul 13 at 2022 8:56 PM

PFC Carl Larscheid — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:56:23 -0400

Give up everything to protect the country and the ones that you care about and care about the people who you have served and their families. Overcoming obstacles that get in your way

Response by LCpl Michael Lomuscio made Jul 13 at 2022 8:58 PM

LCpl Michael Lomuscio — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:58:39 -0400

Allowing the enemy to win in hopes of finding common ground to build peace on.

Response by LCDR Phillip Branan made Jul 13 at 2022 9:04 PM

LCDR Phillip Branan — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:04:08 -0400

Sacrifice is the giving of oneself - time, talent, money, resources - to an extent that it effects your lifestyle.

Response by SMSgt NaTosha Nordquist made Jul 13 at 2022 9:05 PM

SMSgt NaTosha Nordquist — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:05:24 -0400

To be able to give up everything meaningful to you like your child… as God gave Jesus for us….

Response by SPC Tommy Miller made Jul 13 at 2022 9:05 PM

SPC Tommy Miller — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:05:46 -0400

SPECIALIST Tommy Ray Miller - Sacrifice is a selfless act, spontaneous or planned, that resolves a problem one did not create yet is compelled by noble intent to ameliorate. It is done for a greater good, with no thought of reciprocation or reward. Sacrifice is a way of re-thinkng one's priorities and adjusting them for the betterment of humanity.

Response by PV2 Steve Pitcher made Jul 13 at 2022 9:06 PM

PV2 Steve Pitcher — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:06:15 -0400

Jesus paid it all, Some gave All & All gave some.

Response by SPC Randy Wolbert made Jul 13 at 2022 9:06 PM

SPC Randy Wolbert — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:06:27 -0400

Sacrifice is the giving up of something for someone else or for another purpose. Many of us understand or have seen this type of sacrifice played out in our lives, whether it is in a parent-child relationship, or the giving up of something for a friend or person we care about.

Response by PO2 Jeffery Harrison made Jul 13 at 2022 9:07 PM

PO2 Jeffery Harrison — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:07:20 -0400

Giving of myself to help people that cannot do it alone. This may include: sacrificing time, sacrificing freedoms, sacrificing jobs, and ultimately sacrificing my life for another.

Response by SPC Jessica Reed made Jul 13 at 2022 9:08 PM

SPC Jessica Reed — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:08:49 -0400

Sacrifice to me means giving of ones self material, time, etc for a great good or to someone. It could be giving up an opportunity to someone they feel is more deserving or giving the shirt off your back for someone who doesn't have one. It could also be giving up your time to serve others, watch someones kid or family member especially if you had concert tickets for that same day.

Response by Cpl Christian Troy made Jul 13 at 2022 9:09 PM

Cpl Christian Troy — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:09:29 -0400

What our Brothers and Sisters in Arms and their families do every day for the freedoms we enjoy

Response by PFC Lee Cameron made Jul 13 at 2022 9:20 PM

PFC Lee Cameron — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:20:58 -0400

Putting others before yourself. To help those that are in need.

Response by SN Marshall Rugg made Jul 13 at 2022 9:22 PM

SN Marshall Rugg — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:22:31 -0400

Protecting what is America at all costs and missing family and friends while doing so.

Response by SGT Lonnie Johnson made Jul 13 at 2022 9:26 PM

SGT Lonnie Johnson — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:26:44 -0400

It's one that's afraid of doing something but does it anyway.

Response by Sgt Veronica Malfavon made Jul 13 at 2022 9:29 PM

Sgt Veronica Malfavon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:29:01 -0400

The word "sacrifice" to me means, willing to give up something, whether it is an ideal or physical object for the betterment of others.

Response by PO3 Monica Patterson made Jul 13 at 2022 9:31 PM

PO3 Monica Patterson — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:31:00 -0400

The word Sacrifice for me means that I will prioritize others needs before my own as well as helping or doing things that will take time away from something for myself.

Response by PO3 John Thompson made Jul 13 at 2022 9:38 PM

PO3 John Thompson — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:38:01 -0400

Sacrifice comes from a servant, not a slave. If you aren't military, you would still step up. Orders aren't required because you eyes and ears open to apply your best because of your heart. It is obvious that you do this with love because you don't complain and you obviously put your whole self to the task. You never need to be recognized nor do you need a. A job well done is your greatest "thank you" this side of heaven.

Response by PVT Connie Modzelewski made Jul 13 at 2022 9:43 PM

PVT Connie Modzelewski — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:43:41 -0400

Sacrifice to me means giving 100% of myself.

Response by SGT Scott Cousland made Jul 13 at 2022 9:57 PM

SGT Scott Cousland — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:57:24 -0400

The belief that you can improve the lives of those you care about by hurting yourself.

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Jul 13 at 2022 10:04 PM

Capt Sylvia DeBorger — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:04:32 -0400

Sacrifice to me means giving up something when you will suffer for doing so.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2022 10:13 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:13:44 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up a piece or even all of yourself for the good of something or someone else. Sacrifice is a selfless act, you give without expecting anything in return because sometimes you end up giving up everything.

Response by SPC Ray Kracinski made Jul 13 at 2022 10:15 PM

SPC Ray Kracinski — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:15:45 -0400

Giving up the thing or things that mean the most to you so that others can benefit from and or obtain what means the most to them.

Response by SSgt Richard Kilty made Jul 13 at 2022 10:15 PM

SSgt Richard Kilty — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:15:58 -0400

To give without expecting anything in return.

Response by SMSgt Patricia Maakestad made Jul 13 at 2022 10:18 PM

SMSgt Patricia Maakestad — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:18:15 -0400

Giving your all (body, heart and soul). Not expecting anything in return

Response by SP5 Eric Nieves made Jul 13 at 2022 10:20 PM

SP5 Eric Nieves — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:20:50 -0400

There now sacrifice when you love tour work.

Response by Diane Freel made Jul 13 at 2022 10:21 PM

Diane Freel — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:21:14 -0400

He served without any Hesitation

Response by SSgt Juan Aguilar Richard made Jul 13 at 2022 10:33 PM

SSgt Juan Aguilar Richard — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:33:12 -0400

Placing the needs of others before your own, giving more than receiving.

Response by SSgt Savaun Carter made Jul 13 at 2022 10:36 PM

SSgt Savaun Carter — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:36:29 -0400

Sacrifice means missing birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, child births, and your kids first steps in order to ensure freedom for all in the US. It's giving all of your self to a cause that helps support and promote inclusion for all.

Response by CPT Regina Cerna made Jul 13 at 2022 10:40 PM

CPT Regina Cerna — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:40:39 -0400

To sacrifice my own Interest in order to serve others. To be present for others.

Response by SrA Kimberly Odenbreit made Jul 13 at 2022 10:44 PM

SrA Kimberly Odenbreit — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:44:43 -0400

Giving up something to benefit in another area.

Response by TSgt Alfred Mckoy made Jul 13 at 2022 10:50 PM

TSgt Alfred Mckoy — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:50:01 -0400

SACRIFICVE MEANS TO GIVE UP SOMETHING YOU VALUE OR ENJOY FOR THE SAKE OF SOMETHING THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT. THE OFFERING OF YOUR SOUL TO GOD, OR YOUR TIME TO SUPPORT SOMEOME THAT CAN'T HELP THEMSELVES.

Response by SrA Shaun Morris made Jul 13 at 2022 10:54 PM

SrA Shaun Morris — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:54:58 -0400

To give up something you value for the sake of someone else

Response by Sgt Jeremiah Mckenna made Jul 13 at 2022 11:01 PM

Sgt Jeremiah Mckenna — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:01:44 -0400

When I hear or think about the word sacrifice, a lot of meanings and emotions come to mind. It isn't as easy as one word or short definition. In reality, to sacrifice means to be willing and able to give to or for others in a manner that can be as small as giving your sandwich or lunch to someone that doesn't have any food, to something as large and selfless as giving your life to save other people. When I think about sacrifice, I think about how many fathers will work extremely hard and work long hours in order to make extra money in order for their family to have more than the bare necessities. They sacrifice their time, doing their hobbies or hanging out with their friends, in order to give their children a better post graduate education. I think of the fathers that go without new clothes or a new car and continue to wear old, worn out clothes or drive a car that constantly needs to be repaired, just so that he can one day buy his daughter a nice, used car that is reliable and able to get her to her destinations without issues. I think about the mothers out there that sacrifice their career line and stay at home and raise the children or they go without newer appliances in the home, so that their son can go to the band camp in order to be able to play the musical instrument better than he had before, in order to be able to compete and achieve a scholarship.

While those things are material in nature, it is the peace of mind that comes with just the thought of the end result for those things you are giving up. However, lets not forget about the ultimate sacrifice that many have and will pay. Some say it is the most valuable thing that we can sacrifice,... our life. Many have thrown themselves in harms way, knowing that there is a large chance that those actions could result in death, only for the unwavering satisfaction of helping or saving the lives of others, be it one person or countless other people.

Response by CPT Phillip Van Leuven made Jul 13 at 2022 11:03 PM

CPT Phillip Van Leuven — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:03:08 -0400

Sacrifice is my wife raising my new born son by herself when I left for 9 months only one week after he was born. Sacrifice is what my son felt when he brought a picture of me to Dads day at school when all the other kids were able to bring in their Fathers. Sacrifice is what my family endures when I answer the call of my Country.

Response by SPC Jan Sepulveda made Jul 13 at 2022 11:39 PM

SPC Jan Sepulveda — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:39:02 -0400

Empowering of one's self!

Response by SPC Alfredo Gonzalez made Jul 13 at 2022 11:59 PM

SPC Alfredo Gonzalez — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:59:00 -0400

Sacrifice means the will to provide yourself to anyone or anything beyond the call of what is expected.

Response by SrA Aaron Stolmeier made Jul 13 at 2022 11:59 PM

SrA Aaron Stolmeier — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:59:15 -0400

Sacrifice is knowing what you have at home is so good, but making that jump, / taking that hill any way. Live free or die

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 12:24 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:24:17 -0400

It means being away from home and loved ones so you can serve your country.

Response by R. Figurski made Jul 14 at 2022 12:26 AM

R. Figurski — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:26:20 -0400

First putting another’s needs before your own. But more, putting another’s wants before your own. That is sacrifice and that is love.

Response by Sgt Patrick Leeds made Jul 14 at 2022 12:42 AM

Sgt Patrick Leeds — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:42:47 -0400

Sacrifice to me means your willing to give up something and expect nothing in return. You do this willingly and usually without thinking about the outcome.

Response by SrA Cheryl Boggs made Jul 14 at 2022 12:43 AM

SrA Cheryl Boggs — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:43:18 -0400

Serving my country above and beyond my oath of service! Protecting my country and the Constitution from all who try to subvert either or both!

Response by SPC Juan Chevere made Jul 14 at 2022 12:54 AM

SPC Juan Chevere — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:54:17 -0400

The word sacrifice means to deliberately choosing to value someone else's needs before your own, forseen the benefits of doing so.

Response by Nataya Battles made Jul 14 at 2022 1:09 AM

Nataya Battles — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:09:15 -0400

Sacrifice to means giving up some of the things you want or desire in order to become successful in whatever it is you are trying achieve. Or putting something of yours on the line for someone's else happiness. For example my father sacrificed his own life in order for Americans to have equality and peace amongst one another. He fought to keep our country safe from our enemies. Another example is; my mom sacrificed her studies ( school) so she could tend to me and raise and take care of me. If she hadn't done so, I think things would have been harder on her, being a single mother, and playing both mom and dad to me. I sacrificed partying and hanging out with friends in order to have some peace and less chaotic events. It allowed to focus more on what I needed rather than what I wasn't doing in order to achieve success. It also drew me closer to my children. By taking myself out of the fog and making it clear to see where my mistakes were and how to go about that then differently than I were.

Response by Sgt Vernon Lineberger made Jul 14 at 2022 1:13 AM

Sgt Vernon Lineberger — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:13:12 -0400

Loosing your life style and enjoyment in retirement because of old age and ailments associated with age!

Response by Amn Joel Thomason made Jul 14 at 2022 1:20 AM

Amn Joel Thomason — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:20:25 -0400

Sacrifice is any individual who puts others before themselves. This includes helping anyone in need in any way you can, including the willingness to give their life for the benefit of others. A wise woman once stated a very insightful and truthful quote (not necessarily verbatim, but close enough): "It is not so much our circumstances, rather our dispositions, that are the greater cause of our happiness or misery" - Martha Washington. Her husband, George, sacrificed everything to come to America and start the wave of freedom we all enjoy today. The people wanted to make him King of America, yet he refused such a position, instead opting to take the first seat as President of the United States of America. Let freedom ring!

Response by PFC Oscar Reyes made Jul 14 at 2022 1:29 AM

PFC Oscar Reyes — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:29:14 -0400

A sacrifice is a loss or something you give up, usually for the sake of a better cause. Parents sacrifice time and sleep to take care of their children, while kids might sacrifice TV time to hang out with mom and dad.
Though no longer used only in a religious context, sacrifice comes from the Latin sacra and facere, meaning "to perform sacred rites." If you've studied ancient cultures like the Incas, you've probably heard of "human sacrifice," where a person is killed in a sacred ceremony to please the gods. But thankfully those kinds of sacrifices don't happen anymore.

Response by Col Monsita Faley made Jul 14 at 2022 1:42 AM

Col Monsita Faley — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:42:43 -0400

Sharing the unique gift of self with others in need; to offer mind, body, and soul back to the universe; to love.

Response by Sgt Brad Rogers made Jul 14 at 2022 1:46 AM

Sgt Brad Rogers — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:46:30 -0400

To freely give of one’s self without any conditions.

Response by PO3 Verne Anderson made Jul 14 at 2022 2:04 AM

PO3 Verne Anderson — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:04:17 -0400

To give to those in need, in harms way without the thought of return for self in life and death sacrifice

Response by SPC Gregory Diaz made Jul 14 at 2022 2:11 AM

SPC Gregory Diaz — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:11:51 -0400

A valiant uncompromised gift of unconditional love

Response by MSgt Art Millard made Jul 14 at 2022 2:51 AM

MSgt Art Millard — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:51:10 -0400

Giving your all to protect and service the job you need to do.

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Jul 14 at 2022 2:57 AM

SGT Michael Brand — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:57:10 -0400

Doing something or giving up something just because it's right -- no matter how painful or inconvenient it might be!

Response by Cpl David Fulks made Jul 14 at 2022 2:59 AM

Cpl David Fulks — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:59:19 -0400

Doing for others without any consideration for ones self .

Response by SGT Michael Pardee made Jul 14 at 2022 4:53 AM

SGT Michael Pardee — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:53:24 -0400

Give ones self up for the betterment of the greater cause

Response by SP5 Paul Kinsler made Jul 14 at 2022 5:02 AM

SP5 Paul Kinsler — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:02:15 -0400

It means being born into a country dirt poor with loving parents who only had 9 years of schooling combined. It means not having what you can see out the car window as you ride along and always wishing you had more. It means watching parents from your birth until there death struggling to make ends meet to feed 7 children with no real understanding themselves on how to go forward. My parents were not stupid people ! I once entered my moms house to find her on the hallway with her washer upside down and replacing the water pump. My parents never got anywhere in life because they were not giving the opportunity at the right time on there life to do so. We grew up dirt poor and as far as I can remember we never received any help like food stamps we did live in government housing for a brief time and we moved out. It means to me struggling my entire life with WOKE idiots in control of the vehicle or situation or worse you. It means to me tolerance of what is not acceptable in your group or squad or party . It means that as you grow older you are pushed into uncomfortable or stressful situations that you strive to avoid at all possible cost.It means you can have the best insurance in the world and be in a comfortable position to live out your life but instead your forced by a WOKE Administration like the Veterans Administration of Johnson City Tennessee to set at home with needing heart surgery and back surgery. It means after 16 years of service for a state they try to take credit for my advancements and ignore my please for HELP. It means being in severe chronic pain for 24 years and if you ask for HELP your laugh at and branded as a manipulator of the system and a drug addict. It means having the Federal Government stamp you as an drug addict even though all the evidence they have in 24 years is one failed drug test (Only One Failed In My Lifetime) . It means having a battery that will determine your life expectancy (My Pacemaker) when it dies I die. It means loosing 22 veterans a day because our president needs to be a patient in mental health. It means TIL VALHALLA It means He….etc…etc.

Response by AN Rob Robinson made Jul 14 at 2022 5:59 AM

AN Rob Robinson — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:59:34 -0400

To do without something that you want or need. To find a way to function without it and still accomplish the required task as if that thing was actually available. To accomplish the required task without the item to the best of my ability and do so with pride. With all this, it must be to the satisfaction of the person who needs it done to improve their way of living but has no one else who would take the time to do it. To be grateful for the opportunity to serve another person with no thought of how you would benefit. Remember one day, s/he could be you in need.

Response by Amn Theodis Hubbard made Jul 14 at 2022 6:15 AM

Amn Theodis Hubbard — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:15:35 -0400

Give more for the less fortunate

Response by SN Curtis Bliven made Jul 14 at 2022 6:19 AM

SN Curtis Bliven — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:19:06 -0400

The word sacrifice means that you give something of yourself, whether it is money, your time, or giving some kind of donation. When you are part of the military, you give everything and you don't have a choice. Some have paid the ultimate sacrifice with their life, God be with them. Anyone that has been in a war, you have my respect, thank you for your service.

Response by CPT Johnathan Osbone made Jul 14 at 2022 6:47 AM

CPT Johnathan Osbone — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:47:48 -0400

Putting other peoples needs ahead of ones own. Self inflicted suffering to make other peoples lives better.

Response by LCpl John Havink made Jul 14 at 2022 6:48 AM

LCpl John Havink — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:48:56 -0400

Sacrifice to me is not a sacrifice but part of how I try to live my life. I believe in putting others before myself. I try to good for as many people as I can. If it means doing without for myself, some call that a sacrifice. I just consider it doing the right thing. The only people I consider having truly sacrificed came home under a flag. They went above and beyond and the wrest of us just did our jobs. I’d love to live in a world where brave men and women never have to make that sacrifice again. I’m afraid the way things are going we need to prepare for a lot of good people coming home under a flag. The dogs of war are barking and the sound is getting closer to us every day.

Response by PO2 Colleen Fraser made Jul 14 at 2022 6:50 AM

PO2 Colleen Fraser — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:50:14 -0400

It means to give your all, being the best that you can be knowing that your sacrifice does not stand only in the now, but also in the future. Sacrifice for many is a life time filled with physical and mental pain, loss of family and ultimately loss of life, and it is all because we chose that path.

Response by SrA Dominga Titus made Jul 14 at 2022 7:01 AM

SrA Dominga Titus — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:01:15 -0400

It means to give of something I have with no expectation of receiving it back or getting anything in return. It can be tangible or not.

Response by 1LT Michael Contos made Jul 14 at 2022 7:08 AM

1LT Michael Contos — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:08:42 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up your life and safety so that another may live and be secure. I remember hearing over the radio that a lieutenant had been shot and I force-marched my platoon to come to his aid. Two of my grunts had to be medevacked out because of heat exhaustion. But we were too late. The sniper's bullet killed Lt. Victor Lee Ellinger.

Response by SFC David Frantz made Jul 14 at 2022 7:14 AM

SFC David Frantz — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:14:31 -0400

SFC Frantz US Army Ret. Sacrifice is doing without something for yourself (time, money, work) so that you can do something for others.

Response by PO1 Robert Leblanc made Jul 14 at 2022 7:14 AM

PO1 Robert Leblanc — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:14:32 -0400

Willingness to give above and beyond for someone other than yourself.
Something others have done more than I have, I still breathe because of them.

Response by SPC Brian Reynolds made Jul 14 at 2022 7:19 AM

SPC Brian Reynolds — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:19:18 -0400

Sacrifice is giving something of yourself that you don’t have enough of to share. Your sacrifice then enables someone a benefit they would normally not have been able to have on their own.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 7:23 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:23:21 -0400

Sacrifice is the price we pay for freedom. It is the small costs that strong people bear to protect America and all of our freedoms. The greatest sacrifice is that paid by the families who often lose the most while their family members are off serving. So, sacrifice is a full spectrum pain born by the few for the many deserving Americans that it benefits.

Response by CPL Markus Willi made Jul 14 at 2022 7:25 AM

CPL Markus Willi — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:25:56 -0400

Selfless service to reach a higher point in life

Response by SFC Charles Trujillo made Jul 14 at 2022 7:34 AM

SFC Charles Trujillo — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:34:08 -0400

John mccain

Response by CWO4 Jeff Sander made Jul 14 at 2022 7:42 AM

CWO4 Jeff Sander — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:42:10 -0400

To give of ones self without any expectation of anything in return!

Response by COL David Apt made Jul 14 at 2022 7:44 AM

COL David Apt — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:44:57 -0400

Placing Selfless Service to GOD, FAMILY, and COUNTRY before one-self!

Response by PVT Joseph Boccalino made Jul 14 at 2022 7:49 AM

PVT Joseph Boccalino — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:49:58 -0400

Doing what is needed to help others with no rewards given.

Response by SGT Calvin Patterson made Jul 14 at 2022 8:02 AM

SGT Calvin Patterson — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:02:01 -0400

Being There For each Other In good Times and Bad And Always Doing I Have Your 6 or I got your Back Always SGT. Patterson

Response by SGT Samuel Driscoll made Jul 14 at 2022 8:17 AM

SGT Samuel Driscoll — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:17:05 -0400

Sacrifice means you choose to put love ahead of all else. not because you have too, because you want too.

Response by SPC Rod Rosado made Jul 14 at 2022 8:19 AM

SPC Rod Rosado — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:19:56 -0400

To use your personal resources, answer questions, move obstacles, take the heat, give even if it hurts in order to pave the path to success for others who need it and deserve it but can't quite make it on their own.

Response by PO3 Denise Garner made Jul 14 at 2022 8:22 AM

PO3 Denise Garner — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:22:46 -0400

PO3 Denise Garner
Doing the right thing even when it is not popular and can cost you in some way!

Response by SP5 Darryl Rabideau made Jul 14 at 2022 8:38 AM

SP5 Darryl Rabideau — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:38:44 -0400

The unselfish giving of yourself to benefit others around you or even the whole country.

Response by SFC Jason Fether made Jul 14 at 2022 8:40 AM

SFC Jason Fether — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:40:09 -0400

Sacrifice could be interpreted as the act of giving up something important as in the average soldier giving up their "normal" lives to go to a foreign country and fight for strangers, which only 2 people have died for in history, the soldier and Jesus. It could also be seen as the sacrifice a spouse gives when they are left behind to tend to the family and bills and daily chores all by themselves...I have seen sacrifice, I have sacrificed as so many other soldiers and spouses have. What it means to me is freedom for our country, for our families and for us.

Response by PO2 Christine Taylor made Jul 14 at 2022 8:48 AM

PO2 Christine Taylor — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:48:31 -0400

Sacrifice to me means when a person puts the needs of others before their own. It can mean where you do a particular action to help others and you don't think of yourself first.

Response by CPL T.A. Nelson made Jul 14 at 2022 8:53 AM

CPL T.A. Nelson — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:53:36 -0400

Sacrifice is to give of one's self without expectations of reward, to a cause greater one's self...

Response by SSG John C Quigley II made Jul 14 at 2022 9:03 AM

SSG John C Quigley II — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:03:07 -0400

Giving of oneself for a cause, or a person, or my country.

Response by SPC Demetre Coley made Jul 14 at 2022 9:08 AM

SPC Demetre Coley — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:08:21 -0400

Giving up something that means a lot to you for something or someone that means so much more.

Response by Corinne Jones made Jul 14 at 2022 9:12 AM

Corinne Jones — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:12:56 -0400

Sacrifice to me means to go beyond your limits for something you believe in, for someone you love or care about or a cause which is most important to you.

Response by TSgt Jesus Yruegas made Jul 14 at 2022 9:20 AM

TSgt Jesus Yruegas — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:20:11 -0400

When one volunteers not knowing what they perform will protect and serve their country and others.

Response by Sgt Juan Carlos Colon Agosto made Jul 14 at 2022 9:31 AM

Sgt Juan Carlos Colon Agosto — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:31:20 -0400

Willingness of an individual to risk and / or give up of ones self in defense of others to defend the life an Individual or in this case the lives of many.
Ex: Enlisting to join any of the United States Military Branches
Ex: When we put our signature on the dotted line, we put our life in the hands of the military branch we joined.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 9:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:36:46 -0400

The sweat, blood, and tears that are shared for others living a better life.

Response by SSgt Ronald L Chancey made Jul 14 at 2022 9:53 AM

SSgt Ronald L Chancey — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:53:52 -0400

Sacrifice means being a dad. It’s putting the entire family’s needs before your own. It’s defining with your wife what needs are greatest now and prioritizing how to meet them.

Response by Dixie Wooten made Jul 14 at 2022 9:54 AM

Dixie Wooten — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:54:16 -0400

To give up something priceless in your life for "the greater good"!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 9:56 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:56:00 -0400

To willingly give, beyond your means, in the service of others without expectation of personal gain.

Response by SGT Robert Monninger made Jul 14 at 2022 9:58 AM

SGT Robert Monninger — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:58:58 -0400

Giving up Everything for your country

Response by Sgt Ivan Boatwright made Jul 14 at 2022 10:04 AM

Sgt Ivan Boatwright — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:04:25 -0400

Willingness to give, even to the point that suffering or death is your reward.

Response by SrA Gretchen Collick made Jul 14 at 2022 10:05 AM

SrA Gretchen Collick — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:05:21 -0400

Sacrifice is to love another as God loves us and be willing to lay your life down for theirs as a sister or brother. To make the will of God your own for His great plan.

Response by SGT Climon Mock made Jul 14 at 2022 10:45 AM

SGT Climon Mock — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:45:09 -0400

Sacrifice means to me totally disregarding one’s self for a greater good.

Response by FN Clifford Nicodemus made Jul 14 at 2022 10:46 AM

FN Clifford Nicodemus — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:46:57 -0400

It means sacrifice, which my husband made in the Navy, aboard the USS FORRESTAL. Yet when he went to the VA for a COVID shot he was told he wasn’t eligible, because he makes to much money. So He sacrificed again. So the sacrifices he made for our country doesn’t matter. Our we bitter YES. the VA needs to rethink what and how they treat our veterans. When he signed on to the NAVY they never said, “well if you make a certain amount of money, your not going to be eligible for benefits. Uncle Sam won’t even give you a shot during a pandemic “. Sacrifice was made, but no appreciation

Response by Cpl Cheryl Oberholtzer made Jul 14 at 2022 10:46 AM

Cpl Cheryl Oberholtzer — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:46:58 -0400

Placing others needs before yourself.

Response by SPC Dewell Garner made Jul 14 at 2022 11:03 AM

SPC Dewell Garner — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:03:05 -0400

Sacrifice means to me that I look to care for others. Offer assistance, love, acceptance and do what I can to meet their needs even when I can not afford whatever the cost may be. To remain committed to the Oath I took in 1970 to defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies foreign and domestic.

Response by PFC Will Rogers made Jul 14 at 2022 11:16 AM

PFC Will Rogers — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:16:34 -0400

Sacrifice is giving up something you value for something you value more. For example if you really value living, then giving your life for a friend would be a sacrifice. But it's also true that if you really value dying save a friend, then living would be a sacrifice.

Response by SSG Michael Griffin made Jul 14 at 2022 11:36 AM

SSG Michael Griffin — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:36:41 -0400

It means your family has to do all of the every day to day tasks and problems without you to help and always not knowing if you'll make it back to them.

Response by Sgt Richard Sykes made Jul 14 at 2022 12:19 PM

Sgt Richard Sykes — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:19:11 -0400

Sacrifice is voluntarily taking on a personal hardship for the benefit of another living thing.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 12:19 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:19:40 -0400

It means giving ALL of you, for the greater good. It could mean giving your life, your freedom for that others might be free.

Response by SPC Rick Stahl made Jul 14 at 2022 12:24 PM

SPC Rick Stahl — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:24:43 -0400

Putting a commitment or others' long term wellness ahead of our own personal short term satisfaction.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 1:59 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:59:03 -0400

To me, sacrifice means to deny myself my desires and needs for the desires and needs of others.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2022 1:59 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:59:40 -0400

To me, sacrifice means to deny myself my desires and needs for the desires and needs of others.

Response by SGT Shalanda Wright made Jul 14 at 2022 3:50 PM

SGT Shalanda Wright — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:50:02 -0400

Sacrifice is to give of yourself not matter what. To be selfless always lending a helping handing. Sacrifice is giving of your time, your self, and your talents, it’s not always about money. Some people don’t have money to give.

Response by PO2 John Vance made Jul 14 at 2022 4:21 PM

PO2 John Vance — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:21:54 -0400

PTSD....But I wouldn't have it any other way

Response by MSgt Bryon Beers made Jul 14 at 2022 4:46 PM

MSgt Bryon Beers — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:46:28 -0400

To give all to the service of your country

Response by MSgt Bryon Beers made Jul 14 at 2022 4:48 PM

MSgt Bryon Beers — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:48:28 -0400

To give all in service of your country, no matter the cost.

Response by MSgt Richard Lucero made Jul 14 at 2022 5:27 PM

MSgt Richard Lucero — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:27:12 -0400

Willingness to lay down your all or life, not just for a brother or loved one, but also for a stranger.

Response by PFC Sue Stout made Jul 14 at 2022 5:31 PM

PFC Sue Stout — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:31:20 -0400

Giving of one’s self that would not normally be expected. Going above and beyond to help another human being or group without expectation of anything in return.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Jul 14 at 2022 5:37 PM

SSG Archie Martinez — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:37:23 -0400

Sacrifice means selfless and giving unconditionally. Our troops are the primary example of this such sacrifice to this selfless nation we all are blessed to live in freely called America.

Response by SP6 Robby Pridmore made Jul 14 at 2022 6:07 PM

SP6 Robby Pridmore — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:07:24 -0400

Putting on that uniform every day knowing today may be the last day you live and being PROUD to do it to protect our country and people who can't.

Response by MCPO Robert Coddington made Jul 14 at 2022 6:12 PM

MCPO Robert Coddington — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:12:19 -0400

Giving up one’s personal feelings, interests or desires for the overall betterment of others.

Response by SGT Robert Meyers made Jul 14 at 2022 6:15 PM

SGT Robert Meyers — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:15:25 -0400

The greatest sacrifice one can do is give his own life for another. That means you are willing to do for someone for no reward or gain. Even if it is dangerous.

Response by LCDR Larry Holman made Jul 14 at 2022 8:30 PM

LCDR Larry Holman — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:30:05 -0400

To me, the word "sacrifice" means having the maturity to postpone gratification in service to a cause greater than myself. It means prioritizing the needs of the greater good over short-term personal pleasure or comfort. It means enduring temporary hardship and suffering while committing to a mission that may benefit a great number of fellow human beings or other ecosystems upon which humanity depends.

Response by PFC George Shea made Jul 14 at 2022 8:56 PM

PFC George Shea — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:56:10 -0400

Giving anonymous donation to a charity despite needing the money myself

Response by James Rush made Jul 14 at 2022 11:13 PM

James Rush — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:13:20 -0400

Going without for the benefits of others

Response by COL John Cornelson made Jul 14 at 2022 11:22 PM

COL John Cornelson — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:22:13 -0400

Do without for the sake of the mission

Response by PV2 Willie Converse made Jul 14 at 2022 11:44 PM

PV2 Willie Converse — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:44:42 -0400

To give up your time, energy, or resources, to help others in need for the greater good of others. (Totally unselfish)

Response by PO1 Diana Dopp made Jul 15 at 2022 2:24 AM

PO1 Diana Dopp — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 02:24:22 -0400

Sacrifice to me is when you put freedom for all ahead of personal freedom. Some of us make the ultimate sacrifice of our lives so others can be free.

Response by SP5 Krum Sotirov made Jul 15 at 2022 4:54 AM

SP5 Krum Sotirov — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:54:04 -0400

"Sacrifice" means to be able to stay away from your facebook for a day, from the internet for a month, from your car and your wife for a year, to risk your life for people who hate their lives in general and for you to be OK with all this and do something significant.

Response by PO3 Kenneth Hutchinson made Jul 15 at 2022 7:12 AM

PO3 Kenneth Hutchinson — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:12:32 -0400

Giving your all

Response by 1SG Ernest Stull made Jul 15 at 2022 7:37 AM

1SG Ernest Stull — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:37:06 -0400

What sacrifice means to me is placing others above self and giving your full measure to without hesitation.

Response by SSG Tyson Morgan made Jul 15 at 2022 8:18 AM

SSG Tyson Morgan — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:18:07 -0400

Benefitting others with action, expecting nothing in return

Response by PO3 Ronald Phillips made Jul 15 at 2022 11:11 AM

PO3 Ronald Phillips — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:11:48 -0400

Sacrifice is to give ones self to a cause, person, entity, country, etc. This means you are willing to give 100% percent of your mind, body, spirit, talent and even your life to further the cause, willingly, wholly and completely without regard for your own life or anything you have, freely.

Response by CMSgt Elbert E. Clayton made Jul 15 at 2022 11:33 AM

CMSgt Elbert E. Clayton — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:33:01 -0400

As I age (born 1938) sacrifice becomes a living, breathing, minute by minute effort to get up, become mobile one more day, walk my dogs, and thank my disabled wife for her many years of support during my many Temporary duty tours in the U. S. and Overseas, multiple Isolated unaccompanied 1 year plus tours and being there when I needed her (in person, by telephone, MARS, telegram, etc.). Most of my own service-connected disabilities (I consider these sacrifices) wain in comparison to my wife's sacrifices on the home front (raising our son, housekeeping, yard work, ensuring our finances were kept current and at the same time being institutionally confined under state law twice for many months for Tuberculosis (Consumption) and Lung Removal surgery. Yet none of the above can compare to the sacrifices both my wife's and my parents endured to raise us as useful, family oriented, industrious, and caring persons. We both came from families of 10 births with premature deaths of siblings occurring over the subsequent years. Born before The Great Depression the sacrifices our parents made for our families started before and elevated during the Great Depression Years. So, sacrifice to me means payback time to my wife, recognizing my parents and grandparents sacrifices and thanking our son for recognizing and appreciating the sacrifices those preceding him endured.

Response by SGT Sally Gorsuch made Jul 15 at 2022 2:14 PM

SGT Sally Gorsuch — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:14:36 -0400

The unwaivering willingness to put the needs, or life, of others before your own.

Response by PO1 Jerry Ballard made Jul 15 at 2022 2:37 PM

PO1 Jerry Ballard — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:37:08 -0400

Jerry Ballard USNRet
Thinking about others first before self. Doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of others that secures their safety and well being. Willing to do whatever it takes, no matter what the cost. For family, Country, even someone you don't even know by showing concern, love and compassion, expressed in the attitude of others first before self.

Response by SPC Hongyu Liu made Jul 15 at 2022 2:46 PM

SPC Hongyu Liu — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:46:25 -0400

Get out of your comfortable zone and give up your personal interests for a bigger calling.

Response by SrA Theodore Dobbins made Jul 15 at 2022 3:41 PM

SrA Theodore Dobbins — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:41:57 -0400

Sacrifice, to me, is to be willing to give up something for the greater good.

Response by MCPO Robert Coddington made Jul 15 at 2022 4:20 PM

MCPO Robert Coddington — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:20:19 -0400

Giving up one’s personal feelings, interests or desires for the betterment of others.

Response by SN Megan McDowell made Jul 15 at 2022 5:08 PM

SN Megan McDowell — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:08:36 -0400

Sacrifice to me, is an action people take, either willingly or unwillingly, on the behalf of others where the action takers give more of themselves unselfishly, to benefit others, without expectations of reciprocation.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2022 9:42 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:42:15 -0400

Doing what must be done, at one’s own peril, so that those unable to do so can live in freedom.

Response by SGT Margo DiMatteo made Jul 16 at 2022 11:31 AM

SGT Margo DiMatteo — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:31:08 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up everything and expecting nothing in return.

Response by SPC Rick Price made Jul 16 at 2022 1:57 PM

SPC Rick Price — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 13:57:52 -0400

Giving of yourself even when you have nothing left.

Response by SFC Terry Bockes made Jul 16 at 2022 2:13 PM

SFC Terry Bockes — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 14:13:23 -0400

Treat everyone how you want to be treated, respect, honor, and gratitude

Response by SFC Terry Bockes made Jul 16 at 2022 2:15 PM

SFC Terry Bockes — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 14:15:38 -0400

Treat everyone like you would want to be treated. With respect, honor, and gratitude. Always love on another and respect everyone's feeling like your own feelings.

Response by CW2 Ron Jackson made Jul 17 at 2022 2:39 AM

CW2 Ron Jackson — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 02:39:32 -0400

Love...in action

Response by SPC Brad Thomure made Jul 17 at 2022 3:38 AM

SPC Brad Thomure — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 03:38:38 -0400

To put all others before yourself especially family members.

Response by PO2 Jason Taylor made Jul 17 at 2022 1:54 PM

PO2 Jason Taylor — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:54:13 -0400

To Become selfless

Response by CH (MAJ) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2022 4:51 PM

CH (MAJ) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:51:43 -0400

Giving that hurts and comes at the giver’s personal cost.

Response by Sgt Janette Nichols made Jul 17 at 2022 5:50 PM

Sgt Janette Nichols — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:50:30 -0400

Do whatever you need to do in order to complete the mission, up to and if necessary paying the ultimate price for freedom

Response by SSgt Larry Chaple made Jul 17 at 2022 9:07 PM

SSgt Larry Chaple — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:07:50 -0400

But that had more to give
Alas I have just one life to live
To ease the suffering and the pain
My passing shall never be in vain

Response by Cpl Terry Koeppel made Jul 18 at 2022 12:04 AM

Cpl Terry Koeppel — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:04:15 -0400

You are willing to put your wants and needs aside to help further the greater cause.

Response by PO3 Janel Johnston made Jul 18 at 2022 2:38 AM

PO3 Janel Johnston — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:38:21 -0400

giving ones only child and son to another military family.

Response by AB Dee-Dee Schuyler made Jul 18 at 2022 10:30 AM

AB Dee-Dee Schuyler — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:30:22 -0400

Giving of "common" life, family and sometimes giving your life for a cause of liberty or protecting lives.

Response by PO3 Amber Baird made Jul 18 at 2022 3:26 PM

PO3 Amber Baird — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:26:02 -0400

Giving up my own needs for others first. Being there even when I don't feel up to it.

Response by Cpl Daniel Rico made Jul 18 at 2022 4:07 PM

Cpl Daniel Rico — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:07:43 -0400

To die so that others can live.

Response by SSgt Charlene Longo made Jul 19 at 2022 10:19 PM

SSgt Charlene Longo — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:19:57 -0400

Sacrifice is giving either your time, money or energy (or all the above) when it is inconvenient for you but you do it because you believe in a person or a cause and you put the betterment of that individual or cause ahead of your own needs.

Response by SPC Jaan Sass made Jul 20 at 2022 10:41 PM

SPC Jaan Sass — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:41:19 -0400

Sacrifice is what a mother does for her children on a daily basis and what a combat medic does on the battlefield for his soldiers or a buddy watching out for his friend. This is what sacrifice means to me.

Response by Amn Cheryl Cook made Jul 21 at 2022 11:12 AM

Amn Cheryl Cook — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:12:44 -0400

To be willing to give all that you have, all that you are, and all that you will ever be for the ones that you love and for the future of all mankind.

Response by SPC James Ludemann made Jul 21 at 2022 12:23 PM

SPC James Ludemann — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:23:18 -0400

The pure selfless action comitted so that others are not harmed or suffer from inaction.

Response by PO2 Chris Holloman made Jul 21 at 2022 4:52 PM

PO2 Chris Holloman — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:52:18 -0400

Giving of yourself, whether it be time, finances, or life, for others without expectation of compensation or payback.

Response by Sgt Hazel Abraham made Jul 24 at 2022 3:39 PM

Sgt Hazel Abraham — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:39:54 -0400

I will have to go with the definition that I found from an online search.

sacrifice
săk′rə-fīs″
noun
The act of offering something to a deity in propitiation or homage, especially the ritual slaughter of an animal or a person.
A victim offered in this way.
The act of giving up something highly valued for the sake of something else considered to have a greater value or claim.
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Response by PO3 Melvin Donaho made Jul 24 at 2022 6:10 PM

PO3 Melvin Donaho — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:10:41 -0400

Sacrifice means, giving up your life for someone else without thought. The ultimate sacrifice was when Christ gave up his life for the sins of mankind willingly (Melvin Donaho)

Response by PO3 Melvin Donaho made Jul 24 at 2022 6:11 PM

PO3 Melvin Donaho — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:11:51 -0400

Giving up your life for someone else without thought. The ultimate sacrifice was when Christ gave up his life for the sins of mankind willingly.

Response by SP5 Lorie Teshak-Johnson made Jul 27 at 2022 11:23 AM

SP5 Lorie Teshak-Johnson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:23:11 -0400

Sacrifice is something you do most of the time without thinking. It is a spur of the moment, knee, jerk reaction to situations when others need help. It means you don’t put yourself first but the one’s in need or in harm”s way. It isn’t for accolades nor medals but because you know deep in your heart it is the ONLY thing to do at that exact moment. It means doing for others before yourself even if it means your life. We all took the same oath. We are all brothers and sisters sworn to protect one another. I still believe this even as a disabled veteran. If more people made more sacrifices the world would be a much safer and happier place to live in.

Response by PO2 Michael Carter made Jul 27 at 2022 5:54 PM

PO2 Michael Carter — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:54:39 -0400

Giving up something you want/benefit from in order to provide something for others. Providing something at the cost of your own desires/needs

Response by PFC John Long made Jul 27 at 2022 6:18 PM

PFC John Long — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:18:01 -0400

To give up everything for those around you.

Response by PO1 Angel Green made Jul 27 at 2022 6:24 PM

PO1 Angel Green — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:24:53 -0400

I will bleed for you physically,; I will do without what I need, so that you survive.

Response by SSgt James Howerton made Jul 27 at 2022 6:36 PM

SSgt James Howerton — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:36:26 -0400

Sacrifice means to give of oneself, no matter the cost. In combat, we actually see men commit the ultimate sacrifice by jumping on a grenade, saving the lives of the men with them. Many times, the sacrifice is made with split-second decision making. It shows the unconscious love a man has for his fellow man. Like I said, this may sound corny, but that doesn't make it any less true.

Response by PO3 Carter Mackenzie made Jul 27 at 2022 6:40 PM

PO3 Carter Mackenzie — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:40:50 -0400

Giving up what you care about for something more important. It applies to all aspects of what you care about no matter how much.

Response by PO2 Mark Evans made Jul 27 at 2022 6:51 PM

PO2 Mark Evans — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:51:34 -0400

Doing without for the sake of others.

Response by PO2 Jerone Johnson made Jul 27 at 2022 6:51 PM

PO2 Jerone Johnson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:51:47 -0400

The Greatest portion of Loyalty.

Response by PFC Jamie Webb made Jul 27 at 2022 6:59 PM

PFC Jamie Webb — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:59:25 -0400

Giving it all without expectations.

Response by SFC Paul Baker made Jul 27 at 2022 7:25 PM

SFC Paul Baker — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:25:38 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up family at home to swear your life to family ((fellow brothers and sisters in arms) to ensure the mission was completed. Even if it meant loss of life, as we swore to defend.

Response by TSgt Corey Morris made Jul 27 at 2022 7:28 PM

TSgt Corey Morris — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:28:17 -0400

Giving of one’s self completely to serve and protect others

Response by SGT Erick Holmes made Jul 27 at 2022 7:41 PM

SGT Erick Holmes — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:41:29 -0400

Sacrifice,
A word that means it's not about you anymore or your family or your beliefs. A word that means are willing to give the ultimate price so that others can succeed. A word that is telling you to do what you have to have to do in order for you to get the mission done. A word in which it means you will give your all so others can reep the benefits and not ask for anything in return.

Response by LCpl Skylar Benson made Jul 27 at 2022 7:49 PM

LCpl Skylar Benson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:49:58 -0400

Sacrifice means to give up something personal for something which is greater.

Response by CPL John Summers made Jul 27 at 2022 7:51 PM

CPL John Summers — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:51:16 -0400

Sacrifice is how much you are willing to give up, in the face of adversity, to a just cause. For example I would sacrifice all for God, family, and country!

Response by SPC Jessie Bennett made Jul 27 at 2022 7:53 PM

SPC Jessie Bennett — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:53:32 -0400

To put others needs or wants before your own.

Response by SPC Lisa Green made Jul 27 at 2022 7:59 PM

SPC Lisa Green — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:59:00 -0400

To possess mental, physical and emotional attributes within your own life and taking the gamble with your own being, risking what you have yourself and giving every bit of it to someone else to help them, save them or make their existence better so their lives are more sustainable.

Response by PO2 Phillip Swann made Jul 27 at 2022 8:20 PM

PO2 Phillip Swann — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:20:42 -0400

Sacrifice is that action which freely given, without anything being expected in return.

Response by SPC Daniel Dresen made Jul 27 at 2022 8:29 PM

SPC Daniel Dresen — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:29:05 -0400

Sacrifice is putting the benefit, safety, and security of others before yourself. It is something veterans and parents should know all too well.

Response by PFC Napoleon Sullivan made Jul 27 at 2022 8:43 PM

PFC Napoleon Sullivan — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:43:49 -0400

Sacrifice means to give up something you care for, for the better of others

Response by SFC L.E. Cooper made Jul 27 at 2022 8:45 PM

SFC L.E. Cooper — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:45:29 -0400

People who truly know what it is to sacrifice don't have to rationalize it. They give of themselves without thinking; it's a first response. They know going into the fight they will be first in but last out when it comes to everything else. This is true of everything from love and war. There are no knee-jerk reactions only true and honest solutions provided by caring people to those in need.

Response by SFC Ursula Stellerine made Jul 27 at 2022 8:56 PM

SFC Ursula Stellerine — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:56:36 -0400

To me sacrifice means, putting others needs first before your own.

Response by PFC Tom Vogel made Jul 27 at 2022 9:07 PM

PFC Tom Vogel — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:07:11 -0400

Honorable and faithful service to our country without think you might lose your life

Response by PFC Derwyn Tate made Jul 27 at 2022 9:13 PM

PFC Derwyn Tate — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:13:10 -0400

Sacrifice means giving up something that is important to you for the sake of a loved one.

Response by LCpl Brandon Demons made Jul 27 at 2022 9:15 PM

LCpl Brandon Demons — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:15:51 -0400

Giving up something of importance to you for someone else

Response by PO2 Teca Sneed made Jul 27 at 2022 9:22 PM

PO2 Teca Sneed — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:22:16 -0400

Risking benefit of self for the greater good.

Response by SSgt Anthony Burdzy made Jul 27 at 2022 10:05 PM

SSgt Anthony Burdzy — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:05:24 -0400

Going above your own goals/standards to help your brothers/sisters in need am the while sacrificing your own needs.

Response by MSgt James Johnson made Jul 27 at 2022 10:20 PM

MSgt James Johnson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:20:27 -0400

Putting others before yourself.

Response by PV2 Brandon Avila made Jul 27 at 2022 10:26 PM

PV2 Brandon Avila — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:26:37 -0400

an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to God or to a divine or supernatural figure.

Response by SSG Chris Duffee made Jul 27 at 2022 10:36 PM

SSG Chris Duffee — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:36:30 -0400

Giving of my own for others

Response by SP6 Peter Murphy made Jul 27 at 2022 10:38 PM

SP6 Peter Murphy — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:38:57 -0400

Sacrifice to me depends on the context in which it is used. Generally, it indicates a compromise that can have a price, but that doesn't automatically make it a negative experience. Again, for this word and indeed the concept itself, context is everything.

Response by AN Kim Thompson made Jul 27 at 2022 10:46 PM

AN Kim Thompson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:46:10 -0400

Sacrifice emanates from a true and noble place within ourselves. It’s not asked of a person but is gifted from one to another. Deep respect, appreciation or love fuels the commitment that is required from sacrifice. We know full well that there will be pain, hurt, loss - but to rest assured that our beloveds are safe and well taken care of is what brings a sense of peace and assurance. Sacrifice is getting punched in the gut and looking at life straight in the eyes and saying “Is that all you got?”

Response by PO3 Larry Clark made Jul 27 at 2022 10:51 PM

PO3 Larry Clark — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:51:32 -0400

Sacrifice is giving up something important without expecting anything in return.

Response by A1C Jessica Jardine made Jul 27 at 2022 10:57 PM

A1C Jessica Jardine — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:57:26 -0400

Being focused on your goal requires the discipline of the mind.

Response by CW2 Terence Callahan made Jul 27 at 2022 11:10 PM

CW2 Terence Callahan — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 23:10:29 -0400

The word sacrifice mean to give up something that is valuable to you that other won't... like life, time, money, etc.

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Jul 28 at 2022 12:11 AM

Capt Sylvia DeBorger — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:11:15 -0400

Sacrifice to me means giving up something that means a lot to me for a worthy cause.

Response by CPT Paige Rosen made Jul 28 at 2022 12:26 AM

CPT Paige Rosen — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:26:33 -0400

Giving up something of value because you know it will produce something of more value—eventually.

Response by SPC Ray Castilleja made Jul 28 at 2022 12:26 AM

SPC Ray Castilleja — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:26:34 -0400

Put the needs of others first before yourself in order to help or save lives.

Response by LCpl Hannah Terry made Jul 28 at 2022 12:58 AM

LCpl Hannah Terry — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:58:28 -0400

Sacrifice is giving up one’s own wants or freedoms for another persons.

Response by CPL Hector Gutierrez made Jul 28 at 2022 5:29 AM

CPL Hector Gutierrez — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:29:12 -0400

What does the word loyalty mean to you?
LOyalty is being real truthfull to those that you care about and to the thngs that are most important to you.

What does the word sacrifice mean to you?
Sacrifice means putting those people you love above you and going beyond in doing for them in especially when it does not benefit you.
What does the word valor mean to you?
Valor id being or having honesty commitment to one self othewrs and oyurr country.
What does the word selflessness mean to you?
selflessness is lettiing go of yourself and caring for others, and letting go of those things thta you consider you needs in the benefit of others.

Response by Cpl Zoran Mundisev made Jul 28 at 2022 6:38 AM

Cpl Zoran Mundisev — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:38:11 -0400

giving something up to achieve something else in form of success

Response by PFC Ted Mizell made Jul 28 at 2022 7:28 AM

PFC Ted Mizell — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:28:19 -0400

It means that you are giving up your wants and needs for someone that you love or care about.

Response by SPC Eduard Ionescu made Jul 28 at 2022 8:26 AM

SPC Eduard Ionescu — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:26:25 -0400

Giving everything you have for the ones you love

Response by SSgt Don Loveland made Jul 28 at 2022 9:25 AM

SSgt Don Loveland — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:25:27 -0400

Sacrifice to me was giving up all my rights to protect the rights of others. Being away from my young children living in a tent in another country while they grew up.

Response by Jennifer Cowling made Jul 28 at 2022 9:26 AM

Jennifer Cowling — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:26:22 -0400

putting yourself last no matter what comes before you

Response by SPC Bryan Wiggins made Jul 28 at 2022 9:44 AM

SPC Bryan Wiggins — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:44:32 -0400

Sacrifice can be demonstrated by breakfast. The chicken makes a donation but the pig makes a Sacrifice!

Response by Sgt John Pettenger made Jul 28 at 2022 10:57 AM

Sgt John Pettenger — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:57:07 -0400

The greatest LOVE that you can show to another human being, nation, or ideal in order for a better world for all!

Response by A1C Oscar McPeake made Jul 28 at 2022 11:16 AM

A1C Oscar McPeake — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:16:00 -0400

Giving whatever is needed to help or save others.

Response by SFC Lisa Smith made Jul 28 at 2022 11:47 AM

SFC Lisa Smith — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:47:35 -0400

Sacrifice is performing actions for the benefit of someone else not one self.

Response by Sgt Reese Gatlin made Jul 28 at 2022 12:08 PM

Sgt Reese Gatlin — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:08:21 -0400

Giving up what you may have worked for or cherished your whole life in order to help another.

Response by SP6 Mark Helfrich made Jul 28 at 2022 1:40 PM

SP6 Mark Helfrich — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:40:04 -0400

Giving 100 percent from your abilities and strenths to help others who are in need

Response by SP6 Mark Helfrich made Jul 28 at 2022 1:41 PM

SP6 Mark Helfrich — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:41:41 -0400

Giving 100 percent from your abilities and strenghts to help others who are in need!

Response by SP6 Mark Helfrich made Jul 28 at 2022 1:47 PM

SP6 Mark Helfrich — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:47:26 -0400

Giving 100 percent of your time, talents, and strenghts to help others who are in need.

Response by CPL Jerry Fought made Jul 28 at 2022 2:04 PM

CPL Jerry Fought — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:04:05 -0400

The sacrifice of Christ, Soldier's, and people who give their life to save others. Strategic reasons in business, sports, and even in war to gain a strategic advantage are also examples of sacrifice.

Response by PO2 Forrest Higginbotham made Jul 28 at 2022 2:23 PM

PO2 Forrest Higginbotham — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:23:20 -0400

Relinquishing all that you have; either emotionally, physically, or mentally in an attempt to better another situation. Pouring in the life of resources so that that others can can prosper.

Response by PFC Ray Gibb made Jul 28 at 2022 2:27 PM

PFC Ray Gibb — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:27:05 -0400

Sacrifice, is when one runs into a burning building with no thought to their safety, but the safety of others, and does not escape uninjured.

Response by SGT Douglas Foster made Jul 28 at 2022 2:50 PM

SGT Douglas Foster — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:50:52 -0400

sacrifice means giving your life for a cause, but to me, it’s more than that. Sacrifice means giving up time with your family, comfort, and daily luxuries over and over for something you believe in.

Response by FN Julian Olivas made Jul 28 at 2022 3:36 PM

FN Julian Olivas — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:36:13 -0400

Sacrifice, is the ultimate gift of ones self whether by protecting a loved one from harm or from a military standpoint which is the willingness to give ones life for God and Country.

Response by Sgt Christian Mendieta made Jul 28 at 2022 4:18 PM

Sgt Christian Mendieta — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:18:52 -0400

To be willing to lose something for the greater good of someone or something.

Response by SP5 Kyita Tyus made Jul 28 at 2022 5:03 PM

SP5 Kyita Tyus — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:03:25 -0400

Sacrifice means to me to give up something for the greater good.

Response by CPL Beth Crespo made Jul 28 at 2022 7:54 PM

CPL Beth Crespo — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:54:56 -0400

Sacrifice to me means to not do for yourself but for others.

Response by PO1 Raymond Zuhowski made Jul 28 at 2022 11:17 PM

PO1 Raymond Zuhowski — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:17:58 -0400

Giving selflessly to others , sometimes at the detriment of yourself for your highest calling

Response by TSgt Brenda Crawford made Jul 29 at 2022 5:00 AM

TSgt Brenda Crawford — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:24 -0400

What our men and women do for this country, lost lives or limbs, or mental status. To give American the right to live in a communist free country.

Response by PFC Charles Sanford made Jul 29 at 2022 8:30 AM

PFC Charles Sanford — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:30:43 -0400

Military service is sacrifice when you sign on the dotted line. Those who volunteer to lay down their lives for others in protection of others at the cost of ones life is sacrifice defined.

Response by PO3 Acacia Wanlass made Jul 29 at 2022 8:50 AM

PO3 Acacia Wanlass — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:50:49 -0400

"Sacrifice" devoting yourself to someone or something you care about without expecting anything in return.

Response by GySgt Isaac Carlson made Jul 29 at 2022 5:07 PM

GySgt Isaac Carlson — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:07:08 -0400

Sacrifice would mean giving up personal comforts to accommodate someone else and their needs or views.

Response by Sgt Jake Walters made Jul 31 at 2022 4:33 AM

Sgt Jake Walters — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:33:24 -0400

Sacrifice is the conscious decision of giving up comfort, privilege, health, even rights so that in turn others may benefit. Sacrifice can range from giving up your seat for another's comfort to giving up your life for another's to continue.

Response by PO2 Travis Becker made Jul 31 at 2022 10:51 AM

PO2 Travis Becker — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:51:33 -0400

Sacrifice is an equivalent exchange between yourself and achievement of a goal, whether it's an expenditure of time, effort, mental health, or physical health; in order to gain an end result, a cost must be paid.

Response by SPC Jerry Stuart made Jul 31 at 2022 2:23 PM

SPC Jerry Stuart — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:23:14 -0400

Love

Response by MSgt James Clark made Jul 31 at 2022 10:32 PM

MSgt James Clark — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 22:32:22 -0400

U S Marine ... can't say much more, it is our commitment.

Response by SPC Rick Price made Jul 31 at 2022 11:01 PM

SPC Rick Price — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:01:49 -0400

Giving of yourself

Response by SP5 Samuel Davies made Aug 1 at 2022 2:32 PM

SP5 Samuel Davies — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:32:16 -0400

Not thinking more highly of yourself than others, but also being brave enough to challenge ideas and actions of others even though it may mean an end to the relationship and/or activity

Response by SN Danny Diaz made Aug 1 at 2022 8:57 PM

SN Danny Diaz — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:57:09 -0400

Sacrifice to me is doing everything and anything you have to regardless of the consequences! Which makes you also honorable!

Response by SFC Robert Woods made Aug 6 at 2022 4:52 PM

SFC Robert Woods — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:52:05 -0400

Doing everything in your powers to bring resolve to any Situation

Response by SN George Zapo made Aug 8 at 2022 8:49 AM

SN George Zapo — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:49:06 -0400

Placing others before myself.

Response by SN George Zapo made Aug 8 at 2022 8:51 AM

SN George Zapo — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:51:53 -0400

Placing others before myself.

Response by PFC Nickie Bonar made Aug 9 at 2022 12:34 PM

PFC Nickie Bonar — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:34:33 -0400

Having to give up what matters to you the most, usually happens when it hurts the most also

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Response by SP5 David Bozek made Aug 12 at 2022 10:12 AM

SP5 David Bozek — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:12:45 -0400

Sacrifice means SERVICE! Whatever it takes, wherever it may be, in uniform or out, civilian or military -- SERVICE NEVER STOPS! It nurtures the Common Good, protects our right to a free society, and moves the nation AND the individual to improvement and accomplishment. Those who don't believe this are not worth your time or a waste of your oxygen.

Response by SP5 David Bozek made Aug 12 at 2022 10:18 AM

SP5 David Bozek — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:18:43 -0400

Sacrifice means SERVICE! There is no other option. Wherever you are, whether in uniform or not, civilian or military, at home or abroad. Sacrifice need not be huge, but when I took my Oath to the Constitution, it meant something that changed my life. SERVICE NEVER STOPS. And any swinging richard or silky sally who denies that is not worth my time, and wastes my oxygen trying to explain it. This covers ALL races, Beliefs, Thoughts and actions. PERIOD.

Response by SGT Robert Meyers made Jun 21 at 2023 9:19 PM

SGT Robert Meyers — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:19:01 -0400

Sacrifice is going out of your way or your normal routine to help or give time to others who need help