https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/heroes-what-s-your-definition <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have 3 sons and 1 daughter, all three of my sons have or are serving in the armed forces. My Army son was deploying to Iraq and I said my boys, were my heroes. My son that was deploying said "Im not a Hero Im a soldier, Heroes come home in boxes". With that said, he did his tour and came home, only slightly damaged , he had no visible damage, but there were nightmares, hearing damage, and emotional issues.<br />My son in law, SSG Tyler J Smith, served in the Army also and was on his 3rd tour of duty, 1 in Iraq and 2 in Afghanistan. In following my son's definition Tyler is my Hero. I still have a son in the services, a Marine. I hope like heck I never have another Hero.<br />Tyler loved his country and knew by the age of 9 he wanted to serve his country in the Army. He loved being in the Army almost as much as he loved his wife and kids. According to my 6 yr old grandson,Wyatt his daddy is a golden eagle flying high in the sky.<br />My Marine and Tyler (Army) used to banter back and force about what branch was more awesome. My Marine flew to Dover to escort SSG Tyler J Smith home. Standing watch over his brother in the pouring rain and storm;<br />RIP Ty. To my sons... I love you all and Thanks for your serice<br />Anonymous<br />Palacios, TX Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:07:09 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/heroes-what-s-your-definition <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have 3 sons and 1 daughter, all three of my sons have or are serving in the armed forces. My Army son was deploying to Iraq and I said my boys, were my heroes. My son that was deploying said "Im not a Hero Im a soldier, Heroes come home in boxes". With that said, he did his tour and came home, only slightly damaged , he had no visible damage, but there were nightmares, hearing damage, and emotional issues.<br />My son in law, SSG Tyler J Smith, served in the Army also and was on his 3rd tour of duty, 1 in Iraq and 2 in Afghanistan. In following my son's definition Tyler is my Hero. I still have a son in the services, a Marine. I hope like heck I never have another Hero.<br />Tyler loved his country and knew by the age of 9 he wanted to serve his country in the Army. He loved being in the Army almost as much as he loved his wife and kids. According to my 6 yr old grandson,Wyatt his daddy is a golden eagle flying high in the sky.<br />My Marine and Tyler (Army) used to banter back and force about what branch was more awesome. My Marine flew to Dover to escort SSG Tyler J Smith home. Standing watch over his brother in the pouring rain and storm;<br />RIP Ty. To my sons... I love you all and Thanks for your serice<br />Anonymous<br />Palacios, TX Cpl Xavier Jarmon Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:07:09 -0500 2014-12-11T15:07:09-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/heroes-what-s-your-definition?n=366118&urlhash=366118 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Parents who raise great kids. Firefighters. emts... SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:12:59 -0500 2014-12-11T15:12:59-05:00 2014-12-11T15:07:09-05:00