There are probably no more tragic stories than that of Ira Hayes. Born on the Pima Indian Reservation in Sacaton, Arizona, Ira was the son of a poor farming family. His people had struggled for years to make a living in the arid conditions of the Reservation and had little success beyond survival. At one time the Pima were successful farmers but that was before the US Government cut off their water supply and created a situation where they could no longer grow enough crops to eat.
Until the beginning of W.W.II, his life was probably unnoticed by anyone more than a few miles from his birthplace. When America called its men to arms Ira answered this call and joined the US Marine Corps for several reasons: He would be able to leave the Reservation, eat regularly and send money home to his family to help them have a better life. His Tribal Chief told him to be an Honorable Warrior and to bring honor upon his people. Ira never failed to do this. He was a dedicated Marine who was admired by his peers who fought alongside him in three major battles in the Pacific.
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2006-10-07 04:20:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The great spirit of God has blessed this brave man.and all the people that knew him. thank you. he fought because he felt it was right.
2006-10-07 04:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Called the dogs of war. They hope to gain something even though they are oppressed. In other words, they are the eternal optimist.
2006-10-07 04:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋