I saw a movie on Netflix the other day and it was pretty much the same as this animated story' except the soldier was airforce and came in hot in a helicopter with just a medical kit patches everyone up and saves the day ,nearly everyone got out but the airman, true, can't remember the movie though,
@Jagger Romeo I gotta say, your devotion to this scam is amazing. Imagine what your dedication could do if it wasn't funneled into being a trolling asshat.
@@RugNug that's awesome be would deserve it after that he may say he didnt want to be seen as a hero but true heroes charge straight to the front lines and he did that basically unarmed so he's a true hero in my book
The next time you find yourself admiring some sports star, musician or Hollywood celebrity because they spout pretty words, remember this man and his actions. Those actions are admirable.
Admirable? I don't think that word really fits here. Just joining the military and serving is admirable. This is legendary and heroic, he received the Medal of Honor for God's Sake. Only 3,508 individuals have received the medal of honor since the decorations' creation with 40% of them being during the Civil War. I've never considered a sports star or any celebrity to be admirable, they just have a talent that allows them to make money and entertain people. This guy saved 8 people and took over 30 injuries from bullet wounds, shrapnel, a bayonet down his arm, and a stock to break his jaw with his intestines exposed determined to give his life for people he didn't even know. Adrenaline is an amazing thing but I've certainly never seen a celebrity do something like this. In fact they're usually selfish and arrogant people that couldn't care less about anyone else and thrive on the attention. This guy did something absolutely legendary and didn't even consider himself a hero but just "doing what he was trained to do". Sorry stories like these just get to me and sometimes people don't understand just how truly amazing these people are when they're used to playing Call of Duty and being a one man army themselves. If you can't tell, I hate Call of Duty and the impact it has on average people's understanding of the military and what these people do. I've seen it inspire several people to go into the military and then break in fear when they realize what it really is, though sometimes they do come out the other-side with a better understanding and stronger stature ready to give their life for the country realizing it's not a video game. One dude I knew wanted to be a machine gunner and said he was gonna end the war himself, didn't even make it through Basic Training.
@@noble_hermit2133 that is one rumour going around the internet but the writer (David Morrell) of the book who created the rambo character said he based him off of Audie Murphy who was a hero in WW2
A million years ago I drank a few beers with this man at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. we couldn't figure why he didn't leak! Very intelligent and friendly man.
Thank you for your honest reaction and review to this video, which happens to be about my dad. My family and I are trying the best that we can to keep his memory and legacy alive. When people like you remember him, you too are honoring him. Listening to his story even to this day gets me choked up. May God rest my dad's soul. He truly lived and breathed Duty, Honor, Country. -Yvette Benavidez Garcia, Roy's daughter.
Yvette - men like your Daddy come only once in a lifetime and I’m glad I got to meet him and hear him speak here in Houston when I was a little boy. Your Daddy was a nice man and so very soft spoken. When he came to the part in his speech where he was hand to hand with that enemy soldier - I will NEVER forget what he said in such a calm and soothing voice. He said - “That guy hit me in the face and head with his rifle and broke my jaw. It hurt me real bad - so I had to keelum (kill him)...”! I don’t think people realize he was shot 7 times and had almost 30 additional holes and wounds in his body and head from grenade shrapnel etc. God Bless your Daddy and God Bless Texas!
First met your Dad, at a Houston Astros Game. Years ago when they still played in the Astrodome. He was invited to throw out the first pitch. After showing President Reagan. On the Big Screen awarding your Dad the CMH. He walked out into the open. The Crowd went Nuts. Your Dad was an Honorable Man. My God Parents Tony and Celinda Santos came to the VA Hospital in Houston. To visit and Help Care for Him. Right before they moved him to Fort Sam Houston. May he RIP!
@@DanielMartinez-fk9qb thank you for sharing. I have a picture of my dad shaking Alan Ashby's hand after he threw out the first pitch. What a night. -Yvette
He was a great warrior and is a hero to Mexicans, Native Americans and American military men. Irrc he was a Mexican Yaqui. May he inspire honorable warriors.
This man saved my father in law in Nam. Wayne cottingham. They had wayne in a body bag he didnt believe it opened the bag he was still alive. Saved his life. He has since passed tge horror of agent orange and now my husband died two years ago but i had to comment its a story my husband told me many times over our 25 years together. My husband also was in the army.
I met and talked to him, when I was stationed with C co. 3/505, in the 82nd Airborne. He was already pretty drunk, but even still then, rock hard, and didn't brag or even talk much. He loved being a soldier. There was even a couple other things he did in that mission, that were discussed in this video. He returned once already, in another helicopter from being shot and injured...he went back. He killed either 2 or 5 more nva soldiers, hand to hand combat.
@Gold Talon fuck I was literally there in 2019 and missed it if I would have known at the time I would have paid him the highest respect as a man like him deserves
@Gold Talon oh I know it's just a shame I didnt get to see what would have been my favorite part as I doubt I'll get the chance since the only reason I saw it was going home on a trip from DC then again while not everyone agrees on politics most people agree bidens new policies especially on firearms kinds suck and of all places to move in the US I think I'm gonna go move to texas since they're basically gonna just give the biggest no u to that request
fun fact: in the military, “tango mike/mike” is now used to quickly describe a bad situation during active combat, and is named after Benevidez’s nickname.
When ask if he would do it all over again, Roy Benavidez answered "There will never be enough paper to print the money nor enough gold in Fort Knox for me to have to keep me from doing what I did. I'm proud to be an American and even prouder to have earned the privilege to wear the famous Green Beret."
You know what most people miss... He was a member of special forces ODB... Not Oda... Oda was meant to make direct contact with the enemy with of course indigenous forces.... Sergeant benavides was ODB.... He was not intended to make direct contact with the enemy... unless attacked by them of course... He on his own went out and conducted an operation that he was not required to do.... But he did it. That is what makes this exceptional., He was not an ODA operator he was an ODB operator... But he went out and got his men the hell out of there... And yes he is one of the reason I join the military... He is an icon... And yes he is a role model for those in the United States they call ourselves Latinos mexicanos.... But ultimately we call ourselves Americans first... Roy benavidez was not required to do any things that he did that day and nobody would have said s*** against him... Nobody with thought he was a coward nobody would have thought that he didn't do his duty...but he went far beyond what he was required to do... And yes he is an icon... He is an inspiration for all Americans... He is what all Americans aspire to be and he shows that they can... If you listen to his speeches it's not about war... It's about saying I'm an American and I can do any f****** thing as long as it's humanly possible... And it may f****** hurt and it probably will for a long time.. it's going to suck and I'm going to hurt emotionally and physically... But I am an American... And as long as you're an American you can do any God damn thing you set your mind to... That's what he showed us
I had the honor of meeting him when I was a boy in the scouts. He was still insisting that he wasn't a hero but just doing what needed to be done. He has been a hero of mine since then and I am glad to have the chance to meet him, even if it was once and brief.
And the story was made into a film, based on SSG (MSG) Roy Benavides, the name of the movie was/is RAMBO. That’s right, many today call Roy Benavides the “Real Rambo”. I also agree that a movie based on his act of Honor and Heroism needs to be made using his name (Roy has now passed). By the way, he was kind, and humble. You can search him on UA-cam and listen to him telling the story behind his “Medal Of Honor”.
This man is a hero and will always be a hero. I thank him for his service and sacrifice to keep everyone at home safe and to save his fellow man. Also, Lone Survivor would be a great movie/story to review. It is such a heartbreaking and painful movie/story to watch.
True love for brothers in arms! As a former Marine I will never mourn at the grave of a fallen comrade. Instead I revel at the fact that such men and women lived. It is because of their selfless sacrifices we enjoy the freedoms of this country. People say Americans are rude, crude and whatever else... you’re damn right we are and we have that right because of men and women like this!
The video is just a short cliff notes version of the battle and his life, a lot more happened. There’s a great book about his life and the battle that went into detail. His story is beyond unbelievable, it’s superhuman.
My twin brother Miguel Hernández met him in FT Sam Houston shortly before he passed away. He said to my brother he didn’t think to have much longer to live. He was suffering from Diabetes and had extreme pain in his body from all the wounds. He was an special soul in this earth.
It isn't mentioned in the video,but he broke his back on a parachute jump when he was with the 82nd,and was never expected to be able to walk again. He sure fooled THOSE doctors!
Court, The medal of honor is America's highest award. Few live to get it. Roy is a superstar of a man... God bless and keep him! Please continue to post your reactions...
Yeah, there’s a nonfiction book written about him. It’s titled: Legend, authored by Eric Blehm. It’s excellent. Better than any movie could do. Highly recommend.
I hope to live long enough to see his daughter and other family members attending the opening of a movie about him. They lost so much of him due to him being away from home serving,in the hospital,or off somewhere training that they deserve to see him get the honor and respect he earned,and to see everyone else learn about what what a fine and honorable man their father and grandfather really was.
Years ago in my free time I used to read medal of honor citations just to see what kinds of insane things veterans in my country have done, then I pick the ones that truly stood out among the rest and go read about the events and try to find videos of them speaking. Roy Benavidez's story was by far the most memorable. There were others who did similarly insane things in battle, but reading about his history and also watching videos of him telling his story made his name a name I will never forget!
A humble and ordinary man who also happened to be a genuine, honest to goodness super hero. What a legacy! Thanks for sharing his story. You rock, Courtney!
They actually have a few guy's in the military who are this bad ass. And I love hearing about all of them. This guy's story brings a tear to my eyes just hearing it. He's f*cking awesome!
In basic training they give you a handbook of important information, it included a section of medal of honor recipients. That was 14 years ago and I still remember his story to this day, it makes me smile to see others appreciate his courage
Watch Roy's actual account of the event. It's by far more entertaining and chalk full of details that this video didn't include. He'll also make you laugh while telling his story. It's gold nugget that you can't miss
@@mwillblade distinct difference between a medic and a combat medic. a medic is a skirt, works in cash locations, clinics, fobs, hospitals etc. A combat medic is a line medic, deploys outside the wire, embeds with troops, tankers, infantry, carries weapons, grenades, saws, kicks doors. Not a skirt. A combat medic would never call himself a medic and never allow a skirt to call themself a combat medic. - Now i understand you were a corpsman(sp? sorry) and there is no distinction in the navy, but in the army there is. Understand that.
@@Oldsoldiersays No shit! I have been schooled! Thank you! I really thought you were trying to make your job out to be a badass. Never knew This was a thing in our field! We never called ourselves medics. We always had to explain what a Hospital Corpsman is. Being called a Corpsman or "Doc" was very acceptable. Did not meet many Army Medics in my nine years as a corpsman.
Kia Ora. This brave Master Sgt was a close friend of my cousin, Sgt "Our Johnny". I remember hearing the stories. My cousin has suffered bouts with cancer, lung and brain damage since 1975. The army docs say that he only has to endure a few weeks more of suffering. Johnny is the bravest man I have ever met. He knows that his wife and whanau will be protected and will never walk alone. Much respect to your country from Atlanta, Georgia.
You should also know that it ways almost impossible to get a MoH if you were assigned to MACV-SOG,as Roy was,because we operated in Cambodia and Laos,and no award going forward can say that. Even for awards like a Bronze Star,the write up would say thinks like "While operating in the vicinity of ..some Vietnamese town,and even then there had to be a regular army or Marine unit in combat in that area to give credence to the action. Despite those restrictions,MACV-SOG is reported to be the most decorated unit in the history of the US army. IIRC,we also had the most causalities of any unit in the history of the US Army.
And he almost didn't get it because the witnesses that wrote him up for it were all so shot up they were retired from the army,and lost touch with one another . The Officer leading the patrol,whose name I have forgotten,learned that Roy didn't get the MoH several years later,and took it upon himself to track down every living survivor of that day he could find and get their written descriptions of the things that happened,and presented the papers for the award for the MoH again. Roy obviously got it the second time, Unfortunately,that sort of thing happened more often than you would think. It generally takes two witnesses to get an award approved,and when you go out on missions with only you and two other guys,if one dies nobody gets anything but Purple Hearts because you don't have the witnesses, Bob Howard got put in for the Medal of Honor THREE times in less than a year,and finally got it on the third try. Part of the problem is when wriring someone up for a combat award,you have to state where the action took place,and almost all SOG missions took place in Norh VN,Cambodia,or Laos. Since we weren't officially "there",it was hard to write up higher awards and get them approved by higher headquarters,who had no idea where we were fighting. I got a valor award from the SVN government after getting medi-evaced from VN,and didn't even know I got it until after my father died and I opened his safety deposit box. The VN government mailed it to my home address,and the US Army never saw it.
No Honor nor Respect within there own Souls. To them it's about playing Call of Duty. There Little Fantasy War. Fails in Comparison to the Six Hours that Sgt. Benavides endured. I wouldn't even give them the time of day.
MSG Benavides is why I joined the Army, and the reason why I volunteered for Special Forces. I'm friends with his daughter Yvette Benavides she has done great things to keep her fathers legacy alive, and help motivate the next Generation of Green Berets De Oppressor Liber!
It took someone that was involved in the action of the day for verification. Roy was on a radio interview when he was heard about his actions. Took 15 years but he received the honor! There was a G.I. Joe made of him. His daughter wrote a short book Tango Mike Mike the story of Roy Benevidez
Native Texan here, are you kidding me I would love to have that toy could you tell me more about it is it just a regular G.I. Joe action figure that you can find on the inter-web
Can only imagine a helicopter shot to peices piled full with dead and injured bodies. Blood spilling over the sides of the helicopter and everyone on board in shock or dying. Still made it home.
The shot wound in his stomach exposing his intestines. And he had to literally HOLD them with his bare hand. My gosh.......imagine what that would feel like to hold your own intestines after being shot and on the verge of death. 😰😰😰😱😱😱😱🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮
He'was born here in Texas and after his military service he dedicated his life to speaking at schools and hospitals on his experiences and motivating kids and patients not to give up no matter how bad it might be.
His daughter has a channel dedicated to him. Pretty cool. His nickname is TMM, Tango Mike Mike which his buddies affectionately called him "The Mean Mexican". It would have been very humbling to just have been in his presence.
I knew and was friendly with Roy when I was in the army. He would have never called himself another other than an American. In FACT,I never heard another SF soldier EVER call him a Mexican. I a't imm sure some people did that didn't know him,but I just can't imagine another SF soldier calling him a "Mexican". I suspect the whole "The Mean Mexican" came about years later,and he had nothing to do with it. I can tell you for a fact he considered himself to be an American.
@@lazaruslong6382 No doubt. He is more American than 90% of the rest of America. He embodies what it means to be a warrior, a friend, a father and a husband. He is the standard by which all should be measured against.
Nobody that knew him called him The Mean Mexican. First of all,he wasn't a Mexican. He was a Yanqui Indian. Secondly,he wasn't mean. He was one of the nicest,most considerate men you could ever hope to meet.
Roy Benavidez is my uncle (RIP). His wife Hilaria, is my Tia Lala. My mother, Demetria Coy Cisneros, is Hilaria's older sister. I have a picture of him hanging in my classroom in La Jolla, California. I had the honor of holding his Congressional Medal of Honor in my hands the last time he was in San Diego...way back in the early 90s. We are all very proud of our Uncle Roy [RIP]. How odd to see this on the Internet, as a source for reactions. Very cool.
Ooohhh caaaanadaaaa...your overall contribution has no significant impact as the video ( fallen of ww2) will clearly show but y'all do have some good war achievements ... can't nobody talk shit about that. Even though it sounds like I just did lol but I really mean that in a truthful respectful manner. Canada is a much bigger military friend nowadays an probably a little smarter with overall tactics than america.
@@singood7790 yeah Canada wasn’t shown because we are part of the common wealth so all the countries that are apart of it, their fatalities were combined into Britain’s.
I mean, broken back, fucked up ankles, blinded in one eye and he was able to capture or kill dozens of Germans by himself. And he fought in Korea and managed to hold a strategic point with a few people and having artillery raining down because he demanded it.
New Zealand girl please react to the song ballad of the Green Berets. It was actually sung buy a Green Beret sergeant who wrote the song himself back in the 1960s.
Here, is one more name .. Google him. JOSE MENDOZA LOPEZ!!! Who SINGLE HANDEDLY STOPPED a german infantry attack along with 4 tiger tanks in 7 hours of non stop fighting . killing over 200 nazis. And yes he was MEXICAN
@@jfkbestpresidentever7036- No, its because America, and most places, place useless celebrities and athletes on a pedestal but have no interest in real hearos Stop forcing race into everything dude
Every now and then you get stories about special forces soldiers and they are all like this. These men and women who serve are the best way to define strong and brave. They don't want fame, just to keep their unit and family back home safe. These soldiers represent the best side of humanity and we can all learn from them
Ms Coulston, While no one can deny that Msgt Benavidez was indeed a warrior hero that day let us never forget that every warrior has the same capacity waiting to be called upon. Not just American but also New Zealanders, Australians, and the men and women of every nation who defend their nation. While all warriors have it in them to perform at the level of Msgt Benavidez or those awarded the NZ Victoria Cross not all are thrust into the circumstances that allow/require them to display the inherent heroics all possess. It is most fitting and proper that we honor those warriors who have acted in a manner above and beyond the call of duty at the risk of their lives and, in many cases, the cost of their lives to defend and protect their nation and brothers & sisters in arms and do their duty. That said each time you see or encounter a veteran you see or encounter someone who but for circumstances may have been awarded the CMOH or the VC. "A veteran is someone who signed a blank check to his/her government payable up to the amount of giving his or her life if deemed necessary."
That all sounds great but the truth is not everyone has what it takes to do what he did. I served in the military, was born and raised on military bases and I know for a fact that he was a special and unique man. That doesn’t lessen the sacrifices made by others but to say ALL warriors could do what he did is dead wrong.
"Hello, remember me? Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner. But whatever they call me, i'm your flag. The flag of the United States of America. Something has been bothering me. So, I thought I'd talk it over with you, because it's about me and you. Not too long ago, people were lining upon both sides of the street to see a parade go by, and naturally i was leading that parade. Proudly waving in the breeze, and when your Daddy saw me coming, he would immediately remove his hat and place it over his heart, so his right hand would be over his heart. And you, you were standing there...right next to your Dad. You didn't have a hat, and your little sister not to be outdone was standing right next to you. Both of you had your right hand over your heart. What has happened now? I don't feel as proud as I used to. I'm still the same o'le flag. I see children around, playing.. shouting.. They don't seem to know or care who I am or what i stand for. I saw an elderly gentleman took his hat off....but when he saw others with theirs on, he turned around and slowly walked away. Hey, i'm still the same ol'e flag. A few stars have been added since those parades long ago... A lot of blood has been shed. Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten who i am? What i stand for, and where i've been? Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea, Vietnam. Take a good look one of these days at the memorial honor roll. Of all the names of all those that never came back. They gave their lives for this Great Nation to be free, under God. When you salute me, you salute each and everyone of them. Well, it won't be long now and i'll be coming down that street leading that parade, and proudly waving in the breeze. So, when you see me coming...stand up straight and salute, and i'll salute you by waving back. And then i know that you remember". Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez his call sign was: Tango Mike Mike
Roy was able to pick his own call sign which was Tango Mike Mike which in one video was said to stand for (The Mean Mexican). How appropriate!!! Proud that he is a Texas brother.
Yep and that’s just one famous MACV-SOG Operator during the Vietnam war. Those guys were brave as hell. Going deep behind enemy lines and the government denied its existence for a while. Nearly half were killed or still unaccounted for , lost in the jungle forever. RIP
He also went around to high schools talking to kids,telling them they could anything they want. His other call name was OSCAR MIKE MIKE,One Mean Mexican.I read about him back in 1984 in a Readers Digest.
Thomas Alexander Baker, U.S. Army, WW2, Saipan. After being severely wounded and refusing any more treatment because his friends where dying, Baker mortally wounded requested to be propped up against a tree as his unit was retreating from 3000-5000 Japanese attack. Last time he was seen alive he was given a pistol with 8 rounds. Later the unit came back and found him dead, against the tree, with an empty pistol and 8 dead Japanese soldiers around him. MOH recipient. You don’t half to look hard into the U.S. military to find that “Uncommon Valor is a Common Virtue!” John Basilone is another Extraordinary individual! Should have been awarded 2 MOH in WW2! But the greatest story IMO is Desmond Doss!!
One of my favorite people of all time. He came and spoke to us in Jr. High in a small town in Texas. I'm not sure who pulled that arrangement off, but I give them my thanks. This dude is/was the epitome of what it is "supposed to be" to be an "American". If you aren't interested in being an American, then go somewhere else. God Bless Roy!
There's a video of Master Sergeant Benevidez giving a speech during his Medal of Honor ceremony. You should do a reaction to it. It's amazing to hear the words straight from his mouth.
I had the privilege of hearing Sgt. Benavidez speak at my high school in 1982
Lucky man.
When you were in highschool I was in Germany till 85
Your blessed, that must have been a dope story
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I was swimming in my dad's sack in 1982
Reagan was right. No way in hell anyone would accept that as a movie, but men like this are real as all hell.
@John Merchant Just shows, you can fight bullets, grenades, a coterie of bad guys... and one day suddenly blood sugar is your worst enemy.
I saw a movie on Netflix the other day and it was pretty much the same as this animated story' except the soldier was airforce and came in hot in a helicopter with just a medical kit patches everyone up and saves the day ,nearly everyone got out but the airman, true, can't remember the movie though,
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@@decler-gt7nu the last full measure, about the pararescuemen
@Jagger Romeo I gotta say, your devotion to this scam is amazing. Imagine what your dedication could do if it wasn't funneled into being a trolling asshat.
This man is up there with Audie Murphy in Army legend.
And Desmond Doss
also one man army Raymond Zussman
Both are Texans.
And Daniel Inyoue
Leo Major
He died at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, here in San Antonio. We have an elementary school named after him. He truly was a hero.
They're talking about renaming Fort Hood after him
Ft. Sam was an awesome place, I enjoy being there for 3 months for training.
@@RugNug that's awesome be would deserve it after that he may say he didnt want to be seen as a hero but true heroes charge straight to the front lines and he did that basically unarmed so he's a true hero in my book
@@dr.dylansgame5583 YES. YOU. ARE. CORRECT. ! ! !
The next time you find yourself admiring some sports star, musician or Hollywood celebrity because they spout pretty words, remember this man and his actions. Those actions are admirable.
Yeah, I actively ignore Hollyweird and just stick to learning about men like Benavidez.
Admirable? I don't think that word really fits here. Just joining the military and serving is admirable. This is legendary and heroic, he received the Medal of Honor for God's Sake. Only 3,508 individuals have received the medal of honor since the decorations' creation with 40% of them being during the Civil War. I've never considered a sports star or any celebrity to be admirable, they just have a talent that allows them to make money and entertain people. This guy saved 8 people and took over 30 injuries from bullet wounds, shrapnel, a bayonet down his arm, and a stock to break his jaw with his intestines exposed determined to give his life for people he didn't even know. Adrenaline is an amazing thing but I've certainly never seen a celebrity do something like this. In fact they're usually selfish and arrogant people that couldn't care less about anyone else and thrive on the attention. This guy did something absolutely legendary and didn't even consider himself a hero but just "doing what he was trained to do".
Sorry stories like these just get to me and sometimes people don't understand just how truly amazing these people are when they're used to playing Call of Duty and being a one man army themselves. If you can't tell, I hate Call of Duty and the impact it has on average people's understanding of the military and what these people do. I've seen it inspire several people to go into the military and then break in fear when they realize what it really is, though sometimes they do come out the other-side with a better understanding and stronger stature ready to give their life for the country realizing it's not a video game. One dude I knew wanted to be a machine gunner and said he was gonna end the war himself, didn't even make it through Basic Training.
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The man was a real life Rambo, a genuine bad ass.
Truth....
I'm pretty sure they based Rambo off of him can't remember where I read that from though
@@noble_hermit2133 that is one rumour going around the internet but the writer (David Morrell) of the book who created the rambo character said he based him off of Audie Murphy who was a hero in WW2
Rambo was based off of him
@@aaronmariscal7983 rambo was based off a Korean vet
A million years ago I drank a few beers with this man at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. we couldn't figure why he didn't leak! Very intelligent and friendly man.
Thank you for your honest reaction and review to this video, which happens to be about my dad. My family and I are trying the best that we can to keep his memory and legacy alive. When people like you remember him, you too are honoring him. Listening to his story even to this day gets me choked up. May God rest my dad's soul. He truly lived and breathed Duty, Honor, Country. -Yvette Benavidez Garcia, Roy's daughter.
Yvette - men like your Daddy come only once in a lifetime and I’m glad I got to meet him and hear him speak here in Houston when I was a little boy. Your Daddy was a nice man and so very soft spoken. When he came to the part in his speech where he was hand to hand with that enemy soldier - I will NEVER forget what he said in such a calm and soothing voice. He said - “That guy hit me in the face and head with his rifle and broke my jaw. It hurt me real bad - so I had to keelum (kill him)...”!
I don’t think people realize he was shot 7 times and had almost 30 additional holes and wounds in his body and head from grenade shrapnel etc.
God Bless your Daddy and God Bless Texas!
Latin Hero great honor God bless you for
First met your Dad, at a Houston Astros Game. Years ago when they still played in the Astrodome. He was invited to throw out the first pitch. After showing President Reagan. On the Big Screen awarding your Dad the CMH. He walked out into the open. The Crowd went Nuts. Your Dad was an Honorable Man. My God Parents Tony and Celinda Santos came to the VA Hospital in Houston. To visit and Help Care for Him. Right before they moved him to Fort Sam Houston. May he RIP!
Your dad story makes me proud to be from the Republic of Texas
@@DanielMartinez-fk9qb thank you for sharing. I have a picture of my dad shaking Alan Ashby's hand after he threw out the first pitch. What a night. -Yvette
He was a great warrior and is a hero to Mexicans, Native Americans and American military men. Irrc he was a Mexican Yaqui. May he inspire honorable warriors.
I think any military person would appreciate this man
He's a hero to all Americans. Not just the ones you listed.
He already has. No matter his race all Americans should know this mans name
This man saved my father in law in Nam. Wayne cottingham. They had wayne in a body bag he didnt believe it opened the bag he was still alive. Saved his life. He has since passed tge horror of agent orange and now my husband died two years ago but i had to comment its a story my husband told me many times over our 25 years together. My husband also was in the army.
Everyone: Rambo is so badass.
Rambo: Let me tell you about Roy Benevidez.
From being told you’ll never walk again to qualifying for one of the hardest most elite special forces units in the world, truly remarkable
Actually saw a documentary on this guy, he actually fist fought, and won, someone while holding his intestines in. Absolute unit of a man
I met and talked to him, when I was stationed with C co. 3/505, in the 82nd Airborne. He was already pretty drunk, but even still then, rock hard, and didn't brag or even talk much. He loved being a soldier. There was even a couple other things he did in that mission, that were discussed in this video. He returned once already, in another helicopter from being shot and injured...he went back. He killed either 2 or 5 more nva soldiers, hand to hand combat.
I met this man. He was one of the most humble and polite men I have ever met.
He was like that when I first met him in 1966. It was just his nature to be polite and soft-spoken.
He's story is 100% true. I met him in the Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A Great Mentor for US Army 1st. SOCOM. 😎👍
@Gold Talon fuck I was literally there in 2019 and missed it if I would have known at the time I would have paid him the highest respect as a man like him deserves
@Gold Talon oh I know it's just a shame I didnt get to see what would have been my favorite part as I doubt I'll get the chance since the only reason I saw it was going home on a trip from DC then again while not everyone agrees on politics most people agree bidens new policies especially on firearms kinds suck and of all places to move in the US I think I'm gonna go move to texas since they're basically gonna just give the biggest no u to that request
You're so God damn lucky!
truth is stranger than fiction
That ribbon around his neck means that he did something unbelievable.
Every time I see this man's story I get an overwhelming pride in my home country of Texas. :D
Native Texan here,🤘🏽
Dude I f****** get it you're home country of Texas... My mother was from Brownsville., So yeah my f****** get it funny as s*** dude
@@xxxtdartiaga2011 Is the Navy base still there?
Fellow Texan myself!
Frankly there needs to be a movie made of this hero!! We need to all hear his story. My god!! 😢
I love that someone in another country cares so much about us veterans. You are a treasure, love your videos!
fun fact: in the military, “tango mike/mike” is now used to quickly describe a bad situation during active combat, and is named after Benevidez’s nickname.
The Marines and Seals get all the glamour but the Green Berets; you better respect.
DOL the quite professionals
When ask if he would do it all over again, Roy Benavidez answered "There will never be enough paper to print the money nor enough gold in Fort Knox for me to have to keep me from doing what I did. I'm proud to be an American and even prouder to have earned the privilege to wear the famous Green Beret."
wow... that's amazing
You know what most people miss... He was a member of special forces ODB... Not Oda... Oda was meant to make direct contact with the enemy with of course indigenous forces.... Sergeant benavides was ODB.... He was not intended to make direct contact with the enemy... unless attacked by them of course... He on his own went out and conducted an operation that he was not required to do.... But he did it. That is what makes this exceptional., He was not an ODA operator he was an ODB operator... But he went out and got his men the hell out of there... And yes he is one of the reason I join the military... He is an icon... And yes he is a role model for those in the United States they call ourselves Latinos mexicanos.... But ultimately we call ourselves Americans first... Roy benavidez was not required to do any things that he did that day and nobody would have said s*** against him... Nobody with thought he was a coward nobody would have thought that he didn't do his duty...but he went far beyond what he was required to do... And yes he is an icon... He is an inspiration for all Americans... He is what all Americans aspire to be and he shows that they can... If you listen to his speeches it's not about war... It's about saying I'm an American and I can do any f****** thing as long as it's humanly possible... And it may f****** hurt and it probably will for a long time.. it's going to suck and I'm going to hurt emotionally and physically... But I am an American... And as long as you're an American you can do any God damn thing you set your mind to... That's what he showed us
I had the honor of meeting him in 1996 when I was Drill SGT , what a Human being! You are not forgotten!
I had the honor of meeting him when I was a boy in the scouts. He was still insisting that he wasn't a hero but just doing what needed to be done. He has been a hero of mine since then and I am glad to have the chance to meet him, even if it was once and brief.
And the story was made into a film, based on SSG (MSG) Roy Benavides, the name of the movie was/is RAMBO. That’s right, many today call Roy Benavides the “Real Rambo”. I also agree that a movie based on his act of Honor and Heroism needs to be made using his name (Roy has now passed). By the way, he was kind, and humble. You can search him on UA-cam and listen to him telling the story behind his “Medal Of Honor”.
He’s not white so it will never happen.
This man is a hero and will always be a hero. I thank him for his service and sacrifice to keep everyone at home safe and to save his fellow man. Also, Lone Survivor would be a great movie/story to review. It is such a heartbreaking and painful movie/story to watch.
When my father was fighting in Vietnam ,rumors spread and his platoon thought he was a myth.
Then they heard it was true.
True love for brothers in arms! As a former Marine I will never mourn at the grave of a fallen comrade. Instead I revel at the fact that such men and women lived. It is because of their selfless sacrifices we enjoy the freedoms of this country. People say Americans are rude, crude and whatever else... you’re damn right we are and we have that right because of men and women like this!
He was also a TEXAN.
And Audie Murphy and Chris Kyle and the long survivor I guess they don’t call us, the come and take it state for just anything
Set the bar high for the rest of us Texicans R I P The mean Mexican(tango mike mike)
Yeeeeeaaa... Haaa...
But above all,he was an AMERICAN!
and MEXICAN
His daughter teaches in my town. El Campo, Texas. I went to school with his Grandkids. Much respect for this man !
The video is just a short cliff notes version of the battle and his life, a lot more happened. There’s a great book about his life and the battle that went into detail. His story is beyond unbelievable, it’s superhuman.
I would to buy the book . How can I find it.?
They called him Tango Mike - Mike instead of Mean Mexican
"That" Mean Mexican - Tango Mike Mike
My twin brother Miguel Hernández met him in FT Sam Houston shortly before he passed away. He said to my brother he didn’t think to have much longer to live. He was suffering from Diabetes and had extreme pain in his body from all the wounds. He was an special soul in this earth.
It isn't mentioned in the video,but he broke his back on a parachute jump when he was with the 82nd,and was never expected to be able to walk again. He sure fooled THOSE doctors!
Go listen to his speech he gave.. the humbleness of this man still makes me tear up
Court,
The medal of honor is America's highest award. Few live to get it. Roy is a superstar of a man... God bless and keep him! Please continue to post your reactions...
Yeah, there’s a nonfiction book written about him. It’s titled: Legend, authored by Eric Blehm. It’s excellent. Better than
any movie could do. Highly recommend.
I hope to live long enough to see his daughter and other family members attending the opening of a movie about him. They lost so much of him due to him being away from home serving,in the hospital,or off somewhere training that they deserve to see him get the honor and respect he earned,and to see everyone else learn about what what a fine and honorable man their father and grandfather really was.
thanks, I will try to find this book.
Years ago in my free time I used to read medal of honor citations just to see what kinds of insane things veterans in my country have done, then I pick the ones that truly stood out among the rest and go read about the events and try to find videos of them speaking. Roy Benavidez's story was by far the most memorable. There were others who did similarly insane things in battle, but reading about his history and also watching videos of him telling his story made his name a name I will never forget!
A humble and ordinary man who also happened to be a genuine, honest to goodness super hero. What a legacy! Thanks for sharing his story. You rock, Courtney!
Roy's story is the story of so many. It is awesome that these stories are celebrated because there are so many the public never hear about. RIP Roy
They actually have a few guy's in the military who are this bad ass. And I love hearing about all of them. This guy's story brings a tear to my eyes just hearing it. He's f*cking awesome!
Guy was born in my town. Pretty neat stories he’s got
You can hear him tell the story himself in UA-cam. He, indeed, is the most determined and dedicated soldier I have ever known.
Retired Army Navy 22yrs! This story brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. What a American fighting man.
Roy Benevidez is the real Captain America. Rip Master Sargent.
Roy was a hero. Thank you for finally getting to this. I'm so glad you liked it. Rangers lead the way.
In basic training they give you a handbook of important information, it included a section of medal of honor recipients. That was 14 years ago and I still remember his story to this day, it makes me smile to see others appreciate his courage
watching his story from this hero is fantastic he has a motivation speach
It's not the size of the Dog in the Fight... IT'S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG.
Roy wasn't what anybody would call "tiny".
Watch Roy's actual account of the event. It's by far more entertaining and chalk full of details that this video didn't include. He'll also make you laugh while telling his story. It's gold nugget that you can't miss
I have watched that at least 10 times and am amazed every time I watch it.
he swore me in. was my dads friend. hell of a man. true legend
Wow! What did you do in the Army?
@@mwillblade combat medic
@@Oldsoldiersays Bruh, just say medic. I was also a medic in the Navy.
@@mwillblade distinct difference between a medic and a combat medic. a medic is a skirt, works in cash locations, clinics, fobs, hospitals etc. A combat medic is a line medic, deploys outside the wire, embeds with troops, tankers, infantry, carries weapons, grenades, saws, kicks doors. Not a skirt. A combat medic would never call himself a medic and never allow a skirt to call themself a combat medic. - Now i understand you were a corpsman(sp? sorry) and there is no distinction in the navy, but in the army there is. Understand that.
@@Oldsoldiersays No shit! I have been schooled! Thank you! I really thought you were trying to make your job out to be a badass. Never knew This was a thing in our field! We never called ourselves medics. We always had to explain what a Hospital Corpsman is. Being called a Corpsman or "Doc" was very acceptable. Did not meet many Army Medics in my nine years as a corpsman.
Kia Ora. This brave Master Sgt was a close friend of my cousin, Sgt "Our Johnny". I remember hearing the stories. My cousin has suffered bouts with cancer, lung and brain damage since 1975. The army docs say that he only has to endure a few weeks more of suffering. Johnny is the bravest man I have ever met. He knows that his wife and whanau will be protected and will never walk alone. Much respect to your country from Atlanta, Georgia.
I had the privilege to hear him speak in 91 on Fort Bragg
Badassss
I've seen him interviewed several times over the decades. A real man.
To put this in perspective keep in mind that most Medal of Honor recipients are awarded posthumously.
You should also know that it ways almost impossible to get a MoH if you were assigned to MACV-SOG,as Roy was,because we operated in Cambodia and Laos,and no award going forward can say that. Even for awards like a Bronze Star,the write up would say thinks like "While operating in the vicinity of ..some Vietnamese town,and even then there had to be a regular army or Marine unit in combat in that area to give credence to the action.
Despite those restrictions,MACV-SOG is reported to be the most decorated unit in the history of the US army. IIRC,we also had the most causalities of any unit in the history of the US Army.
And he almost didn't get it because the witnesses that wrote him up for it were all so shot up they were retired from the army,and lost touch with one another . The Officer leading the patrol,whose name I have forgotten,learned that Roy didn't get the MoH several years later,and took it upon himself to track down every living survivor of that day he could find and get their written descriptions of the things that happened,and presented the papers for the award for the MoH again. Roy obviously got it the second time,
Unfortunately,that sort of thing happened more often than you would think. It generally takes two witnesses to get an award approved,and when you go out on missions with only you and two other guys,if one dies nobody gets anything but Purple Hearts because you don't have the witnesses,
Bob Howard got put in for the Medal of Honor THREE times in less than a year,and finally got it on the third try.
Part of the problem is when wriring someone up for a combat award,you have to state where the action took place,and almost all SOG missions took place in Norh VN,Cambodia,or Laos. Since we weren't officially "there",it was hard to write up higher awards and get them approved by higher headquarters,who had no idea where we were fighting. I got a valor award from the SVN government after getting medi-evaced from VN,and didn't even know I got it until after my father died and I opened his safety deposit box. The VN government mailed it to my home address,and the US Army never saw it.
His actual video's are available here on UA-cam as President Reagan presented the medal of honor, he went on to speak to students.
Thank you Msgt. What every good soldier I've ever met trains to be.
He is a True Green Beret;
" the quiet professional"
It's as simple as that
What's up with the 1 thumbs down ? This guy is a hero.
Some people are born ass backwards
Same guy who gave a dislike on the norseman's reaction. Every one i watch had 1 dislike.
Some people would down vote their own mothers - just to be contrary.
Some people like to hate others are just jerks. Then there's those that are both.
No Honor nor Respect within there own Souls. To them it's about playing Call of Duty. There Little Fantasy War. Fails in Comparison to the Six Hours that Sgt. Benavides endured. I wouldn't even give them the time of day.
MSG Benavides is why I joined the Army, and the reason why I volunteered for Special Forces. I'm friends with his daughter Yvette Benavides she has done great things to keep her fathers legacy alive, and help motivate the next Generation of Green Berets
De Oppressor Liber!
I had the pleasure of meeting SGM Benevides back in '83, I think. I was preparing to become an Army officer. It was a great privilege.
Why this guy never had a movie is beyond me.
All of the brothers are what we will fight to the dreath. For our friends we will never forget
I had the honor of meeting MSGT Benavides. He was very kind to us when I met him at Dyess AFB.
This man is amazing we have a history of going above and beyond And another Texan
Tough SOB. They SHOULD put that in a movie to show what people go through and what they endure mentally and physically
It took someone that was involved in the action of the day for verification. Roy was on a radio interview
when he was heard about his actions. Took 15 years but he received the honor! There was a G.I. Joe made of him. His daughter wrote a short book Tango Mike Mike the story of Roy Benevidez
Native Texan here, are you kidding me I would love to have that toy could you tell me more about it is it just a regular G.I. Joe action figure that you can find on the inter-web
Can only imagine a helicopter shot to peices piled full with dead and injured bodies. Blood spilling over the sides of the helicopter and everyone on board in shock or dying. Still made it home.
And that’s all that matters
The shot wound in his stomach exposing his intestines. And he had to literally HOLD them with his bare hand. My gosh.......imagine what that would feel like to hold your own intestines after being shot and on the verge of death. 😰😰😰😱😱😱😱🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮
this guy has a real pair balls a rare breed only a few man can go beyond the call of duty heroism courageous
He'was born here in Texas and after his military service he dedicated his life to speaking at schools and hospitals on his experiences and motivating kids and patients not to give up no matter how bad it might be.
A living breathing real Superman! The term BADASS is appropriate! 🇺🇸👍
AND......,one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.
I first learned about Roy from my son-in-law who is a cousin of Roy. What a man. There are videos with Roy actually telling his story.
His daughter has a channel dedicated to him. Pretty cool. His nickname is TMM, Tango Mike Mike which his buddies affectionately called him "The Mean Mexican". It would have been very humbling to just have been in his presence.
I knew and was friendly with Roy when I was in the army. He would have never called himself another other than an American. In FACT,I never heard another SF soldier EVER call him a Mexican. I a't imm sure some people did that didn't know him,but I just can't imagine another SF soldier calling him a "Mexican". I suspect the whole "The Mean Mexican" came about years later,and he had nothing to do with it. I can tell you for a fact he considered himself to be an American.
@@lazaruslong6382 No doubt. He is more American than 90% of the rest of America. He embodies what it means to be a warrior, a friend, a father and a husband. He is the standard by which all should be measured against.
Nobody that knew him called him The Mean Mexican. First of all,he wasn't a Mexican. He was a Yanqui Indian. Secondly,he wasn't mean. He was one of the nicest,most considerate men you could ever hope to meet.
Roy Benavidez is my uncle (RIP). His wife Hilaria, is my Tia Lala. My mother, Demetria Coy Cisneros, is Hilaria's older sister. I have a picture of him hanging in my classroom in La Jolla, California. I had the honor of holding his Congressional Medal of Honor in my hands the last time he was in San Diego...way back in the early 90s. We are all very proud of our Uncle Roy [RIP].
How odd to see this on the Internet, as a source for reactions. Very cool.
AMERICA is proud of your uncle Roy.
Should react to the one eyed Canadian who liberated a town during WW2. Its from the same channel.
My personal favorite!
Ooohhh caaaanadaaaa...your overall contribution has no significant impact as the video ( fallen of ww2) will clearly show but y'all do have some good war achievements ... can't nobody talk shit about that. Even though it sounds like I just did lol but I really mean that in a truthful respectful manner. Canada is a much bigger military friend nowadays an probably a little smarter with overall tactics than america.
@@singood7790 yeah Canada wasn’t shown because we are part of the common wealth so all the countries that are apart of it, their fatalities were combined into Britain’s.
Leo is just an absolute beaut, buddy is a complete machine
I mean, broken back, fucked up ankles, blinded in one eye and he was able to capture or kill dozens of Germans by himself. And he fought in Korea and managed to hold a strategic point with a few people and having artillery raining down because he demanded it.
New Zealand girl please react to the song ballad of the Green Berets. It was actually sung buy a Green Beret sergeant who wrote the song himself back in the 1960s.
Glad you reacted to this!!! He's one of my favorite military figures!
It’s sad that most people (myself included before today) have never heard of this man, nor many other hero’s from today and days past
There's too/so many American heroes✔💯🇺🇸
I have, known his story for years, but then again I am a US Army Veteran, 11B (Infantry) '83-'86.
But, you know why!! Cause he was not white skin, blue eyes, blonde .
Here, is one more name .. Google him. JOSE MENDOZA LOPEZ!!! Who SINGLE HANDEDLY STOPPED a german infantry attack along with 4 tiger tanks in 7 hours of non stop fighting . killing over 200 nazis. And yes he was MEXICAN
@@jfkbestpresidentever7036- No, its because America, and most places, place useless celebrities and athletes on a pedestal but have no interest in real hearos
Stop forcing race into everything dude
Every now and then you get stories about special forces soldiers and they are all like this. These men and women who serve are the best way to define strong and brave. They don't want fame, just to keep their unit and family back home safe. These soldiers represent the best side of humanity and we can all learn from them
Drew Dix is another Medal of Honor recipient that would be good to see.( I actually got to meet him and it was an honor.)
As a native american/Mexican veteran he has always been one of my idols
Listen to him tell his own story. Amazing !
i would walk through hell with this man he was such a great warrior
Damn Roy is a badass!!!👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ms Coulston, While no one can deny that Msgt Benavidez was indeed a warrior hero that day let us never forget that every warrior has the same capacity waiting to be called upon. Not just American but also New Zealanders, Australians, and the men and women of every nation who defend their nation. While all warriors have it in them to perform at the level of Msgt Benavidez or those awarded the NZ Victoria Cross not all are thrust into the circumstances that allow/require them to display the inherent heroics all possess. It is most fitting and proper that we honor those warriors who have acted in a manner above and beyond the call of duty at the risk of their lives and, in many cases, the cost of their lives to defend and protect their nation and brothers & sisters in arms and do their duty. That said each time you see or encounter a veteran you see or encounter someone who but for circumstances may have been awarded the CMOH or the VC. "A veteran is someone who signed a blank check to his/her government payable up to the amount of giving his or her life if deemed necessary."
That all sounds great but the truth is not everyone has what it takes to do what he did. I served in the military, was born and raised on military bases and I know for a fact that he was a special and unique man. That doesn’t lessen the sacrifices made by others but to say ALL warriors could do what he did is dead wrong.
You can look him up and hear him tell his story, he was actually realy funny, and was laughing and joking about his ordeal and situations.
"Hello, remember me? Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner. But whatever they call me, i'm your flag. The flag of the United States of America. Something has been bothering me. So, I thought I'd talk it over with you, because it's about me and you. Not too long ago, people were lining upon both sides of the street to see a parade go by, and naturally i was leading that parade. Proudly waving in the breeze, and when your Daddy saw me coming, he would immediately remove his hat and place it over his heart, so his right hand would be over his heart. And you, you were standing there...right next to your Dad. You didn't have a hat, and your little sister not to be outdone was standing right next to you. Both of you had your right hand over your heart. What has happened now? I don't feel as proud as I used to. I'm still the same o'le flag. I see children around, playing.. shouting.. They don't seem to know or care who I am or what i stand for. I saw an elderly gentleman took his hat off....but when he saw others with theirs on, he turned around and slowly walked away. Hey, i'm still the same ol'e flag. A few stars have been added since those parades long ago... A lot of blood has been shed. Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten who i am? What i stand for, and where i've been? Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea, Vietnam. Take a good look one of these days at the memorial honor roll. Of all the names of all those that never came back. They gave their lives for this Great Nation to be free, under God. When you salute me, you salute each and everyone of them. Well, it won't be long now and i'll be coming down that street leading that parade, and proudly waving in the breeze. So, when you see me coming...stand up straight and salute, and i'll salute you by waving back. And then i know that you remember".
Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez
his call sign was: Tango Mike Mike
Roy was able to pick his own call sign which was Tango Mike Mike which in one video was said to stand for (The Mean Mexican).
How appropriate!!!
Proud that he is a Texas brother.
I have no words. Thank You Sir for your Service and Rest in Peace
Ya. Look him up on UA-cam! A true American and funny as hell. His story in his own voice is awesome
God I love being from Texas. 3 most bad ass soldiers in the US Army, Roy Bienavedes, Alvin York, and Audi Murphy all from Texas.
When he was born the Dr said it's a MAN!
EXCELLENT COMMENT-!!!
Yep and that’s just one famous MACV-SOG Operator during the Vietnam war. Those guys were brave as hell. Going deep behind enemy lines and the government denied its existence for a while. Nearly half were killed or still unaccounted for , lost in the jungle forever. RIP
I met him, and lived in his community. He was an awesome person.
He also went around to high schools talking to kids,telling them they could anything they want. His other call name was OSCAR MIKE MIKE,One Mean Mexican.I read about him back in 1984 in a Readers Digest.
Thomas Alexander Baker, U.S. Army, WW2, Saipan. After being severely wounded and refusing any more treatment because his friends where dying, Baker mortally wounded requested to be propped up against a tree as his unit was retreating from 3000-5000 Japanese attack. Last time he was seen alive he was given a pistol with 8 rounds. Later the unit came back and found him dead, against the tree, with an empty pistol and 8 dead Japanese soldiers around him. MOH recipient. You don’t half to look hard into the U.S. military to find that “Uncommon Valor is a Common Virtue!” John Basilone is another Extraordinary individual! Should have been awarded 2 MOH in WW2! But the greatest story IMO is Desmond Doss!!
m.ua-cam.com/video/b8AggbAVSNQ/v-deo.html
One of my favorite people of all time. He came and spoke to us in Jr. High in a small town in Texas. I'm not sure who pulled that arrangement off, but I give them my thanks. This dude is/was the epitome of what it is "supposed to be" to be an "American". If you aren't interested in being an American, then go somewhere else. God Bless Roy!
There’s lots of great videos of the real Roy on UA-cam, including his MOH ceremony.
There's a video of Master Sergeant Benevidez giving a speech during his Medal of Honor ceremony. You should do a reaction to it. It's amazing to hear the words straight from his mouth.