his story is just the thing to listen to when you're feeling down and out. he shows that you're only down until you get back up and you're not out if you're still alive. as a fellow vietnam war vet I'm disappointed at how many people are called heroes when what they've done is nothing compared to this man. this man is truly a hero
who in their right mind had the indecency to dislike this video, only one rotten soul out there hit the dislike button, but there is no reason for even one
Lotta ists in the comments here. As a white Italian man he's just as American as I am, probably more, since I'm 3rd gen. My ancestors came here for a better life and we got it through hard work. In today's atmosphere you are better off being a person of color because affirmation action will get you into a school before I will, they are talking reparations in California to people who were never slaves, paid by people who never owned them, in a state that never had any.
Roy Benavides was a doer. Not a talker. Went on a suicide mission, with no qualms, as to the outcome. We knew berserk, on the enemy, to save his brothers. Spent 2 years in VA. Hospital recuperating. Texas tuff.
A hell of a man. Did anyone make a movie about him. Rambo have nothing on him. Thank you for what you did👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏 Man create wars not god. Got kept him. Real True awesome man.
Is it any coincidence that many American heroes come from Texas?! I have an ex coworker who served in Vietnam who actually met and knew MM master sergeant Benavidez. A true American Bad Ass
MSG Benavidez received the Medal of Honor, not the "Congressional Medal of Honor". Military regulations and the applicable US Code refer to the Medal of Honor, with only 1 mention ever including the word "Congressional" -- which IIRC is mentioning the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (e.g. an award society authorized by Congress).
NO disrespect meant to this man - or countless others like him (on ALL 'sides') - but was what he - and they - suffered, worth the pathetic way this world is run today? RIP ALL who believed and gave over and above - and then some!...
Yes. I think you can break it down to several aspects that explain the worth: 1) the self discipline and sacrifice that he and others would make in behalf of a people and country; 2) the loyalty and dedication to the principles they (he) swore to uphold; 3) the dedication to his comrades in arms. It's impossible to say what history will emerge and a dedication to a present reality is the worth that must be the primal focus. Hindsight is only a tool useful for learning for future conflict. It should never be used to determine the decisions made at a specific time in history. More important is our efforts to not repeat mistakes, which is more tragic.
This is why stolen valor is a serious charge. When men like Benevidez earn awards and respect with blood and courage; they've earned it. To wear the uniform, awards and decorations, and never served is dishonest and cowardly. If you served, you swore an oath of allegiance to the US Constitution. If you didn't swear that oath, don't wear our uniform.
This should be played at every school. True Hero and Great American!!!
No words, but what a true hero, man, and legend.
Sir, I am not american, but I felt proud for such devotion and discipline. God bless you!
his story is just the thing to listen to when you're feeling down and out. he shows that you're only down until you get back up and you're not out if you're still alive. as a fellow vietnam war vet I'm disappointed at how many people are called heroes when what they've done is nothing compared to this man. this man is truly a hero
'a positive attitude will carry you further than ability' What an amazing man! Rest In Peace, Mr Benavidez.
This Man is a Super Hero, A true American and just a great Human Being. The best of the best Of Humanity.
who in their right mind had the indecency to dislike this video, only one rotten soul out there hit the dislike button, but there is no reason for even one
Thank you Mr. Benavidez,a big heart and even bigger sense of humor after all of that...
May God bless your soul
R.I:P.
why hasn't anyone made a movie about Roy Benavides
o they will some day....and Brad Pitt will play the part... that's what hollywhite does...
Lennard Covarrubias That actually happned, hollywood made a movie about a WW2 mexican-american war hero and a white actor played the part. Lol
They did....its called "Rambo"
Because he not white or black
Lotta ists in the comments here. As a white Italian man he's just as American as I am, probably more, since I'm 3rd gen. My ancestors came here for a better life and we got it through hard work.
In today's atmosphere you are better off being a person of color because affirmation action will get you into a school before I will, they are talking reparations in California to people who were never slaves, paid by people who never owned them, in a state that never had any.
this man deserves a movie about him
it Would be a real good movie, man! what a HERO.
This man is a real true hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
would have loved to hear him speak in person. A true hero. Should be a movie about this American hero.
People like this make me proud to be a human being. Its the majority of other people that make me sad again.
A true American Hero. may you rest in Peace my Brother
this dude was one bad mofo...one of this country's best warriors. TANGO MIKE, MIKE....That Mean Mexican. RIP Sir.
An amazing man. makes me proud to be an American, God bless you
Thank you so much sir! Power that will live forever! I meet your son years ago. Ls3 Go Cav!
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He is an Angel 😇 doing God's work 🙏 thanks Mr Roy RIP my brother
Incredible indomitable spirit; what a true warrior. I am honored to be his fellow American.
Duty , honor , and country. No is professional than you SGT !
Sir you were a true hero . I wish more of our Hispanic kids know of you .
May you Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service
Thank you I salute you Roy may you rest in peace
Roy Benavides was a doer. Not a talker. Went on a suicide mission, with no qualms, as to the outcome. We knew berserk, on the enemy, to save his brothers. Spent 2 years in VA. Hospital recuperating. Texas tuff.
OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you for sharing this.
Keep coming back to this - a real hero and truly inspirational man. This man is my reference point for true greatness.
A truly amazing and great American and such a humble and wise man may he rest in peace, and may his memory and soul live on in our hearts
Good lord Thank you!!!
Oh boy god bless u master sgt benavediz well done and thank u rip🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Rest in Peace Brother LH&R
so many untold stories...i salute you sgt...rvn1971..
We should all learn from this..!!🇺🇸
A hell of a man. Did anyone make a movie about him. Rambo have nothing on him.
Thank you for what you did👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏
Man create wars not god. Got kept him. Real True awesome man.
Thank You HERO!
Is it any coincidence that many American heroes come from Texas?! I have an ex coworker who served in Vietnam who actually met and knew MM master sergeant Benavidez. A true American Bad Ass
On this 4th of July: freedom is not free, lest we forget the price others have paid protecting ours.
Where is Clint Eastwood or Mel Gibson at since they like making war movies. Apparently they haven't seen this great American Hero's story.
24:16 my fav part
I wish i could have met him he's my hero ..rest in peace..🇺🇸
God bless this hero
I could see Michael Pena playing Roy in a Movie.
Thank you for your service in VN. Too bad South VN lost.
The real RAMBO
Punch it Down Sir you earned it...laffs MilitantCrip
MSG Benavidez received the Medal of Honor, not the "Congressional Medal of Honor". Military regulations and the applicable US Code refer to the Medal of Honor, with only 1 mention ever including the word "Congressional" -- which IIRC is mentioning the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (e.g. an award society authorized by Congress).
Yes, even the President got it wrong.
He would have made a great, true blue American President, with some gahoni's!
NO disrespect meant to this man - or countless others like him (on ALL 'sides') - but was what he - and they - suffered, worth the pathetic way this world is run today? RIP ALL who believed and gave over and above - and then some!...
Yes. I think you can break it down to several aspects that explain the worth: 1) the self discipline and sacrifice that he and others would make in behalf of a people and country; 2) the loyalty and dedication to the principles they (he) swore to uphold; 3) the dedication to his comrades in arms. It's impossible to say what history will emerge and a dedication to a present reality is the worth that must be the primal focus. Hindsight is only a tool useful for learning for future conflict. It should never be used to determine the decisions made at a specific time in history. More important is our efforts to not repeat mistakes, which is more tragic.
This is why stolen valor is a serious charge. When men like Benevidez earn awards and respect with blood and courage; they've earned it. To wear the uniform, awards and decorations, and never served is dishonest and cowardly. If you served, you swore an oath of allegiance to the US Constitution. If you didn't swear that oath, don't wear our uniform.
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