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For me it would have to be my father. I remember when he came home from Vietnam when I was 7. As he was walking through the airport in Kansas City, MO. He was cursed, spit on, called baby killer and all other sorts of vile names. I remember his reaction to all of this. He never lost his military bearing, never spoke, he just looked straight ahead, wrapped his arms around us, gathered his baggage and led us out the door. He is the reason I went into the military. To me he was all that was right with this Country and the World. Rest in Peace dad.
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LTC (Join to see), that would be my father, LTJG Jack Curlee, U.S. Navy, 1JUL43-23JUN46. He spent a good part his time in the service as the engineering officer aboard U.S.S. LST 78 in the Pacific Ocean. He's still alive and kicking and will be 93 years old in March!
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My grandfather, sometime during WWII, it wasn't until I returned from Germany in 1993, that I discovered he began his career as a tanker on the M-10 Tank Destroyer in 1942, at some point during WWII or shortly afterwards he became Field Artillery and left the service in either '54 or '55 after serving in the Korean War. He passed away in 1974 at 49-years old so I never had the chance to talk to him about his service and learn from him. He is the primary reason behind my 26-year career. RIP MSG Bill E. Spangler.
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LTC (Join to see) Sir my hero would be my step-dad, who adopted me when he didn't have too. I do have a relationship with my biological dad, but I would have to say my step-dad.
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My heroes are the men I served with in Vietnam. My heroes are the men we dropped off in a rice paddy. My heroes are the pilots I flew with. My heroes are the nurses and doctors that tried to save limbs and lives after we dropped off the wounded and dead. My heroes are the Americans that supported us in Vietnam. My heroes are the 58'000 plus lives on the Wall.
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Too many in the real world to mention. But in fantasy world it would be Batman. Here's why. I truly believe Batman could be any of us and is what every man fighting for peace wishes he could be. Not Batman per say, but the ideals, determination and the willingness to do what is necessary to defeat evil in the world. To be an average man and have at your hands the tools, support, gadgets, and the ability to defeat evil is what we all strive for. And then of course, when we defeat the evil, we all fade into the populous and don't look for the recognition. We put on our other mask, if you will. Just saying.
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General Of The Army Douglas MacArthur who defined DUTY HONOR COUNTRY to the Corps of the Cadets at WestPoint in 1962.
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To me a "hero" is someone that pushes you to be better. To not just settle for good but to strive for excellent. A hero is your internal compass when you are lost. With that in mind, my heros are these two little people. These two mini people are what push me everyday. They do not let me except "good". And when I'm feeling out of it, a simple smile from them brings me back to zero.
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Col David Hackworth. "About Face" inspired my first re-enlistment.
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My first team leader introduced me to "About Face" and I've put it at the top of my recommended reading list to my Soldiers ever since.
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A hero is someone who most would never expect LTC (Join to see).
A person who under extreme duress excels and does not think of themselves.
A person who under extreme duress excels and does not think of themselves.
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My Grandfather, without hesitation. He was in Japan when they dropped the nuclear bombs and even witnessed the mushroom cloud of Nagasaki, somewhere in the whole mess managing to attain a purple heart that he never shared the story of. He was a strong and good person who I still do my best to live up to everyday.
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SPC Charles Brown
Thank you for sharing SGT. I know how you feel about living up to the memory of someone you have lost. God bless you
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