When I was in combat there was so much going on I did not have time to get scared, it was later almost a week that I found myself scared for no apparent reason.
I was decorated with a bronze star with v device, as a corpsman I feel that I was doing my job and did not disserve any special recognition for my actions on that day. But at the same time I was and am very proud to have received such an honor.
It is said that bravery is not the absence of fear but experiencing fear and doing what needs to be done anyway.
Heroism is someone who does the right thing at great and possible mortal risk.
2007-11-27 04:49:48 · 16 answers · asked by Dougal 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To all that say Thank You, you’re very welcome.
I wish to clarify.
I saw a local Marines funeral in full military regalia and as a vet I showed up with my little hat with all my medals on it. I got antsy, nervous and remorseful, the family, guests and people in general see that medal and think I have some magic power and insight that I should know the answers to so many painful questions and this is one of them that was asked of me.
It is not an easy question to answer especially to a family that has just lost a member of there family.
2007-11-27 05:29:54 · update #1
Admiral Halsey would want you in his Navy.----------------------------------------------
---------There are no extraordinary men... just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with.
Adm William Halsey
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2007-11-27 05:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A heart felt thank you and;
Congratulations for the service, the medal and for being alive. I always believed there are a few different kinds of heroes. And lest we forget the kind that jump in front of a moving vehicle to save a bunny, and then there is a brain condition where a person cannot experience any fear. These last ones have the highest paying jobs in existence.
Hope you realize how proud you should always be and carry yourself into a great future.
2007-11-27 13:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by pacer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Vet my self, with all due respect to you Dougal for having done your job under combat conditions, a job you were trained for and expected to do, I do not believe in any medals for anyone in combat. War/Battles are always terrible, all about killing, think of the many things solders have done that were never cited for a medal and further others who have seemed to have put a little planing into there actions to get a certain medal when in fact, like your self, all were doing what they were trained for, Kill the Enemy. I do believe that those solders who have actually been in combat should be given, battle/campaign ribbons etc.
2007-11-27 14:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by Dave M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually bravery is an absence of fear, courage is doing your duty in the face of your fears. A hero is anyone who will give up their life for another. doesn't matter how they feel about what they are doing. when you join the military, you are a hero. You are no longer you, you are U.S. government property. Parents are heroes as well. When you have children, good parents put their wants aside to see to the children's welfare.
2007-11-27 13:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by kirk m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got the medal in recognition of your heroism.
Most people who have been awarded the Medal of Honor feel that they were 'just doing their jobs' and did not deserve such a high honor.
2007-11-27 13:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A hero is someone who is still afraid but steps up to the plate anyway and does something that needs to be done often with great risk to his or her own personal safety.
2007-11-27 12:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hero is anyone that's awarded a medal but refuses it for himself and demands they give it to another! Someone that doesn't aggrandize or glorifies the situation! Will we hear from you again if you're ever awarded another medal? Why don't you pin it to your forehead so everyone can ask you why you got that one!
2007-11-27 13:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Couldn't agree more. The word hero has become diluted to near meaninglessness.
2007-11-27 12:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
doing what your trainined to do...you kept a brother alive..hero's come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life, cities, towns, cross roads in the middle of nowhere. i think giving up millions of dollars playing football to go to war is kinda heroic also..
2007-11-27 22:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hero does (or attempts to do) what needs to be done no matter what the circumstance or his personal feelings about it.
2007-11-27 12:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone who makes a sacrifice in order to benefit another.
2007-11-27 12:54:01 · answer #11 · answered by Nate 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋