What does the word valor mean to you?

Valor is a selfless act considered bravery by others but not by the person or persons performing that act. They do it as a form of duty or loyalty to those they serve with. They deny it as being anything out of the ordinary it is not a hunt for glory or attention.

Valor is having witnessed the horror of 'Nam, as a child and becoming part of the First All Volunteer "Peacetime" Military, not knowing "if" the "BOMB" would drop or the 99 Red Balloons would be let loose.

Hello fellow RP friends, what does valor mean to me? Here's a prime example:
I'm sitting here, once more deeply moved by the story of PVT Desmond Doss, who's true story of valor in the pacific theater of WW2 was told in the movie Hacksaw Ridge, which I just finished watching for the 3rd time.

PVT Doss (Died in March 2006) is one of my personal idols- even though I didn't even know about his story before I saw the film the 1st time. Why? Because he symbolizes something I've talked about before here at RP. PVT Doss is THE definition of valor for anyone doubting their "support" role(s).

I'm not trying to preach here, but once again, as a soldier who served the majority of my 20+ years in the Medical Corps (w/ limited exposure to MI, as well as other support functions), I sincerely wish to emphasize to all of you who say only a "combat veteran" is a "real veteran" that you're sadly mistaken. Before those of you who are quick to judge others dump on veterans w/ "non-combat" MOS's, I recommend that you see that movie, which is an accurate description of PVT Doss's heroism. If his story doesn't move you to rethink your judgement of support personnel, well, there must be something wrong with you.

I personally probably have a C-130-size chip on my shoulder about this, because 1) I personally almost got blown to pieces in my "support" function, and 2) I'm sick and tired of people saying support personnel don't deserve to be considered "real veterans". If the true story of PVT Desmond Doss doesn't change your views on this, nothing will in my opinion.

Just felt a need to get this off my chest.

Rest in Peace Brother Doss!

Warriors Forever!
-Ed Boles
PS: If interested, check out my story of my buddy who saved my life by pulling me out of a damaged vehicle seconds before it was blown up. Without her bravery I would never have to complain about my AD injuries- I'd have been gone long ago, and I'm forever in her debt. -Ed.