Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez Message To America

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Medal Of Honor Recipient Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez shares the true meaning of our flag. I filmed this in the early 1990's when Roy came to our unit in Cleveland, Ohio (Desert Storm was getting underway) to speak at the Soldier of the Year awards. PLEASE SHARE (DO NOT DUPLICATE) THIS VIDEO, AND KEEP OUR TRUE PATRIOTIC AMERICA ALIVE! NOTE: COMMENTS THAT ARE ANTI-AMERICAN/HATE ORIENTED/RACIST ETC WILL BE REMOVED.

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  • @kenny7479
    @kenny7479 5 років тому +273

    "Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."

    •  4 роки тому +1

      Such a shame. War isn’t the answer. Clapping and given praise for fighting for elites. What’s really brave is finding ways to co exist as humans without killing, stealing & looting for resources. Advance and civil as we think we are, we are the most vicious animals ever to walk the earth. No other animal has figured out how to kill millions like us. Imagine if we took all the money and science we wasted on war and used it to better all humans on earth 🤯

    • @FFM0594
      @FFM0594 4 роки тому

      I wonder what percentage of the land those who died owned. Suckers!

    • @kuilanirasmussen3290
      @kuilanirasmussen3290 4 роки тому +7

      kenneth Schroeder Amen my fiancé is in Iraq serving our country and yes it is all past and present soldiers and those we lost that keep our freedom for us to enjoy and it is not a right but a privileged we are given

    • @kenny7479
      @kenny7479 4 роки тому +1

      Kuilani Rasmussen amen

    • @colincrisp1592
      @colincrisp1592 3 роки тому

      O Lord spare me from these people

  • @nenebenavidezfarrand5041
    @nenebenavidezfarrand5041 5 років тому +58

    I to am a Benavidez and Roy is my cousin. I thank God for him as he is one of the greatest Human beings on this earth. Every time he speaks he reminds me of my Grandpa. Same voice and mannerisms. I pay my respects to all servicemen of the United States for without you we wouldn't be the Great Country that we are. God Bless you all.

    • @rh4401
      @rh4401 5 років тому +8

      I'm sure you are very proud. I wish I could have met him. I too am a veteran of the Gulf War era. G-D bless you and your entire family.

    • @bbb462cid
      @bbb462cid 4 роки тому +3

      thank you for posting

    • @KFBR392
      @KFBR392 4 роки тому +5

      They dont make them like your cousin anymore. America needs more people like that.

    • @Heavywall70
      @Heavywall70 3 роки тому +1

      @@KFBR392
      Oh they do and we have them. The media just won’t tell you.

    • @beverlytromley3541
      @beverlytromley3541 3 роки тому

      you should take a survey of all the people who might care nene...

  • @michaelferland6611
    @michaelferland6611 3 роки тому +96

    There is nothing more inspiring than an honorable American Patriot. Rest in peace and God Bless you Master Sergeant Benavidez.

    • @randycrocker9459
      @randycrocker9459 3 роки тому +4

      Amen to that sir when I heard President Reagan describe what he went through in earning the Medal of Honor, I had 2 thoughts immediately, not sure which came first, but they were 1) how the hell is he alive an absolutely superhuman effort physically and unbelievable bravery 2)how and why did it takes this long for that man to receive this award, what a terrible injustice. His commanders in Nam should be court martialled for dereliction of duty. If ever I heard of someones action deserving the MOH it was this man. RIP MST SGT

    • @michaelferland6611
      @michaelferland6611 3 роки тому +5

      @@randycrocker9459
      Thank you for your thoughts Randy.
      Nothing is greater than someone who puts their life on the line for someone else.
      God Bless,
      Mike

    • @randycrocker9459
      @randycrocker9459 3 роки тому +3

      @@michaelferland6611 MSGT BENAVIDEZ was so patriotic and there was no resentment in him for the waiting to receive MOH , his love of country and the Army was something to stand-up and take notice of, it was us, I know me that was angry about him not being awarded the honor for so long. He was humble and proud. I love his comment that there wasn't enough gold in Fort Knox or enough paper to print the money to keep him from doing it all again. If you had to go in to combat, man you know you want this man with you. There is a video on you tube where a Jr. Congresswoman was given the floor to speak and she had been to Arlington National Cementary where they were burying a Fallen Marine from her District in Ohio I believe. She was conveying a message to another person in the Congress about pulling the troops out in Iraq given to her by the father of the fallen Marine he told her to tell Congress this, "Stay the course, cowards cut and run, Marines never do". I would be honored to shake that mans hand. I told that story, to say that this is why if you were going into combat you would want MSGT BENAVIDEZ at your side, because when the metal starts flying, he would be there. You could count on that, in battle it's your buddies that a soldier doesn't want to let down, at that moment it's not so much your country or family, I mean it is, but it's your buddies that you fight to keep alive as much as yourself, sometimes more, look at the MSGT...

  • @martinp3314
    @martinp3314 3 роки тому +19

    This man's word stays true today and into the future. He is truly a legion and inspiration to me. God Bless 🇺🇲

  • @MrFishluver
    @MrFishluver 4 роки тому +40

    I'm 61, and took my oath too, never saw combat, but this man bought tears to my eyes. I followed in his footsteps, but I will never be able to fill his shoes. That people, is what a true American hero looks like.

    • @yamira.737
      @yamira.737 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 God bless

    • @josedasilva5658
      @josedasilva5658 4 роки тому +2

      Yes tanks i am portuguese i like

    • @karma4990
      @karma4990 4 роки тому

      Blindly killing innocent on behalf of the politicians doesn't sounds no responsibilities of wrong doing.

    • @johntouvell2854
      @johntouvell2854 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for serving i am glad you didn't have to prove to be a hero thank god you done your time and got out. I believe that you are still a hero in my book you serviced that more what i can about most out there that only what to criticize this country.

    • @nunyabizness4483
      @nunyabizness4483 3 роки тому +3

      @@karma4990 You do understand that many of these men, who were 18 at the time, were drafted and did not join of their own free will right? Once these men were deployed, it became a kill or be killed situation. What would you have done had you been there? There was no laying down arms and coming to a peaceful resolution for them. For many, I still haunts them to this day.
      Americans at home, stood up and said This Isn't Right and We Should Not Be There. It was a terrible tragedy to those of Vietnam and to US soldiers. Our government is who needed to be held accountable, not these men.

  • @ryansean4969
    @ryansean4969 4 роки тому +30

    I am a white person from Chicago and have the most respect for this man and our brothers and sisters to the South. Most Hispanic people I know are some of the hardest working people I have met. We need all the Roy Benavidez's we can get. Thankyou sir for fighting for our freedom.

    • @456nelyboy
      @456nelyboy 4 роки тому +6

      The colour of your skin is irrelevant you can respect this man no matter what race or creed

  • @fast03vette4me
    @fast03vette4me 5 років тому +56

    MSGT Benavidez rightly wears more distinguished awards then a Christmas tree. It would be wise to listen this eternal American hero IMHO.

  • @meteor2012able
    @meteor2012able 3 роки тому +9

    I am 87 yo, born in an Az mining town barrio with a background . I identify as Mexican-American and count Roy as one of many Latino heroes and patriots. He is has passed on into American history and it would make us proud to have a high quality movie made of this American heroe. It is sad that one has not been made yet. Kids today need to know American history and Latinos contributions in making America great.

  • @johngriff914
    @johngriff914 4 роки тому +26

    How in the world has there never been a movie made about this hero. He’s the closest thing to a real super hero we’ve had.

  • @lynntraylor1646
    @lynntraylor1646 3 роки тому +82

    An American Soldier and Hero. Proud to be a Brother Sir. GOD Bess you.

    • @donniewhite840
      @donniewhite840 3 роки тому +3

      Ya know what he would say? Call me Master Sergeant, not sir. But awesome point

  • @albertog70
    @albertog70 3 роки тому +1123

    son of a mexican farmer and a native american and that is what the united states stands for a 1000% american .

    • @geraldbronson9949
      @geraldbronson9949 3 роки тому +41

      America stands for GOD not race makes our country GREAT without GOD we be divided but it is GREAT to different and not fall by politics neege

    • @purtlemoirrey1161
      @purtlemoirrey1161 3 роки тому +13

      @@geraldbronson9949 america the soap opera of the world for those of us that live in the real world

    • @geraldbronson9949
      @geraldbronson9949 3 роки тому +9

      @@purtlemoirrey1161 as I see these power craving what a high places but have no honor put people against people as England did India with race and religion take money from to give instead of stopping illness to create a virus to shut down people around the world and cause fear want to be idolized for death of how many?So take courage do well trust GOD the CREATER THE ONLY SAVIOR who is paying who corruption in government is their own demise germ and chemical weapons psychological theory wicked spirits inciting violence against peoples small businesses so much going on hard to put few words

    • @purtlemoirrey1161
      @purtlemoirrey1161 3 роки тому +16

      @@geraldbronson9949 keep taking your medicine you will get better

    • @geraldbronson9949
      @geraldbronson9949 3 роки тому +4

      @@purtlemoirrey1161 don't worry I will take my meds and keep a eye on you not to take them

  • @lindaneiheisel4378
    @lindaneiheisel4378 3 роки тому +23

    God Bless You. SIR!! YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT..THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE and my Freedom..🇺🇸🙏❤

  • @eal8645
    @eal8645 4 роки тому +32

    Very appropriate for today’s America. People forget what this country is all about. And, those who sacrificed their lives to gave us the chance to live free!!! Hats off to the heroes of America!!! RIP, Sir.

    • @jimmyoreala7002
      @jimmyoreala7002 3 роки тому

      That's a load of bull shit we lost the Vietnam war what freedom did we lose dumbbell we are getting drop kicked out of the middle east what freedom did we lose

  • @charleswundt4001
    @charleswundt4001 5 років тому +15

    He came and spoke at my high school in the 80's ! Bravo !

  • @monstafloppa871
    @monstafloppa871 3 роки тому +17

    It's because of men Like Master Sgt. Benavidez that we continue to enjoy our freedoms today. God bless brother.

  • @AlaskanAndie
    @AlaskanAndie 5 років тому +13

    HE WAS ONLY 63! THEY DON'T MAKE EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!!! MAN WHAT A SPEACH!!! GOD REST YOUR PRECIOUS SOUL!!! AMERICANS TODAY ARE CLUELESS!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

  • @tEpicEcho
    @tEpicEcho 4 роки тому +15

    I had a comment from a so called veteran. He stated that I was not educated. He is right, I’m not that educated. I am thankful that my Lord and Savior has never forsaken me. I retired from the military and I also retired from a major corporation. Retired early in life. Sent my daughter to college and she became a nurse practitioner. If it was not for Jesus Christ, this would not be possible. I worked hard all my life from a very young age. Education does not always make one successful. Once again thank you Veterans for your service and all those that support our military.

    • @jamc9459
      @jamc9459 4 роки тому

      My Dad, brother and Uncle were all in the Nam. I am so thankful to Yeshua Messiah my blessed savior for bringing them home.
      God bless you soldier, you served so that I would never have to, may God bless you and your family.

    • @tEpicEcho
      @tEpicEcho 4 роки тому +1

      @@jamc9459 Thank you my Friend, and God bless you and your family.

    • @jamc9459
      @jamc9459 4 роки тому +1

      @@tEpicEcho He does my brother, HE blesses me 24/7/365 and all the moments in between. He is soooo worthy of praise for creating men like you, and my Dad.....and my beloved brother.
      J

    • @tEpicEcho
      @tEpicEcho 4 роки тому

      @@jamc9459 praise God most high, Amen brother in Christ!

    • @tEpicEcho
      @tEpicEcho 4 роки тому

      @Swan of Tuonela First, I thank you for your service my Brother in arms. I to was not religious for many years. But when God spoke through scripture Jeremiah 29:11-14 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD.
      I saw that God never forsaken me even in Sin. Throughout my life he saved me from two deaths. 1st physical death 2nd spiritual death internally. I surely would of went to hell. That moment I saw myself as God was looking at me through the mirror. I fell on the floor and repented. See, Jesus payed a price on the cross. Death, burial and resurrection. The remission of the worlds sins. Praise God most high! My brother I do thank you for your response and may God bless you for your kind words! I will pray for you that you too will be saved by our Savior Jesus Christ. In the Middle East God was watching over you. No luck my friend. God loves you and now is speaking to your heart.

  • @MrNedsaabdickerson
    @MrNedsaabdickerson 3 місяці тому +23

    Roy Benavidez was the real RAMBO!

  • @roberthall9298
    @roberthall9298 3 роки тому +78

    Wow that is something they should teach in all public schools God speed sir

    • @DanielMartinez-fk9qb
      @DanielMartinez-fk9qb 3 роки тому +7

      I agree, the problem is that our Public Schools. Along with our Colleges. Have become nothing more then Institutes of Indoctrination. As a Veteran myself who did my time in West Germany. Before the Collapse of the Soviet Union. It Burns me up inside. As I ask these young people. Do they even know who was Hitler? A look if Duuuu comes across them. When I see them with Che Guevara Shirts on. Once again, do you know? Ah No but he's Cool. A huh Ahuh. Jzee the Rap Singer likes him. And Che hated Blacks. A Majority of these kids are lost, but not all. Those are the Ones I will always make time for.

    • @DanielMartinez-fk9qb
      @DanielMartinez-fk9qb 3 роки тому +2

      Follow your Heart Robert Hall. All we Veterans ask? Do not Forget Us. Because we never forgot none of you. The day we Swore our Oath? Is the Day you became our Mission .Our Families and the Nation.

    • @richardwhite6062
      @richardwhite6062 3 роки тому +2

      They used to..

    • @ghostpatriot2370
      @ghostpatriot2370 3 роки тому +2

      They are doing the opposite and we need to stand up and stop it!

  • @martharobinson4072
    @martharobinson4072 5 років тому +17

    Thank you for your service, Thank for the video. May God Bless these special people of America!!!

  • @oldgeezerfitnessr.perales7344
    @oldgeezerfitnessr.perales7344 4 роки тому +14

    Duty...honor... And country...is the motto all Americans should live by!!

  • @mikeng.4121
    @mikeng.4121 3 роки тому +18

    America never won Vietnam war ,not because we were not defeated ... but because we were never allowed to win the war. Thank you for your service, Sir.

  • @valiantthor-
    @valiantthor- 5 років тому +20

    This dude is an American Bada$$. Wish he was still around to tell all the Liberals what it means to love your country!!

  • @ramonchinea4349
    @ramonchinea4349 5 років тому +16

    God bless the United States of America! And all our veterans!!!

    • @christophersleight19
      @christophersleight19 5 років тому

      @UR Just Wrong , do you have responsibility in anything.
      Or is it all someone else's fault?

  • @DVH1149
    @DVH1149 5 років тому +19

    I'm proud to claim this magnificent man as a fellow American.

    • @rh4401
      @rh4401 5 років тому +1

      Amen!

  • @sirhymer
    @sirhymer 6 років тому +160

    Here was a man whose name should be a known to every American. Why isn't it? Like Audie Murphy, whose feats of valor were exemplary, Sergeant Benavidez certainly belongs in his company. Why we have men like him, and others who are disrespectful of our flag and ungrateful of this land of the free is outrageous. Why are there so many citizens who protest, criticize, moan and groan about perceived injustice, but take advantage of all those little goodies that come with being an American citizen. Where are all those celebrities who promised to leave if Trump became President. If they had so little loyalty to America, WHY ARE THEY STILL HERE?!! We don't need people who are just interested in what our country offers, but not in what they can contribute.
    GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

    • @Melthornal
      @Melthornal 6 років тому +1

      The people who disrespect the flag are those who use their position within the government and within the police force to abuse their power and innocent victims. They are the traitors and the enemy to all Americans. They need to be rooted out and killed. Until that day, there will be no honor in the United States.

    • @rockhero2274
      @rockhero2274 6 років тому +6

      sirhymer Those same people you accuse of being disloyal to America are the same ones criticising and taking on a president who has more loyalty to Russia, criticizes Gold Star families and bad mouths POWs like John McCain.

    • @lizardfirefighter110
      @lizardfirefighter110 6 років тому +4

      sirhymer
      Because war has become a racket, a money making scheme for the war profiteers. The big myth is that we fight for freedom. Soldiers die so someone can make a buck, it’s the American way! For example, sever economic sanctions were placed on Japan to notice an attack that would start a war. When you look beyond the media hype, there is always intent to start a war!

    • @robertbishop5357
      @robertbishop5357 6 років тому +5

      sirhymer as President Kennedy so elegantly stated in his innaguration speech, "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country. "

    • @texasrockshillcountry6574
      @texasrockshillcountry6574 6 років тому +5

      sirhymer There is not enough honor we can pay for this Great Man and Soldier. A movie would be nice, but still not enough.

  • @johnfreeman1106
    @johnfreeman1106 5 років тому +12

    On 2 May 1968, 12 Green Berets were surrounded near Loc Ninh, South Vietnam, by an entire battalion of NVA. They were thus outnumbered, 12 men versus about 1,000. They dug in and tried to hold them off, but were not going to last long. Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez heard their distress call over a radio in town and boarded a rescue helicopter with first aid equipment. He did not have time to grab a weapon before the helicopter left, so he voluntarily jumped into the hot LZ armed only with his knife.
    He sprinted across 75 meters of open terrain through withering small arms and machine gun fire to reach the pinned down MACV-SOG team. By the time he reached them, he had been shot 4 times, twice in the right leg, once through both cheeks, which knocked out four molars, and a glancing shot off his head.
    He ignored these wounds and began administering first aid. The rescue chopper left as it was not designed to extract men. An extraction chopper was sent for, and Benavidez took command of the men by directing their fire around the edges of the clearing in order to facilitate the chopper’s landing. When the aircraft arrived, he supervised the loading of the wounded on board, while throwing smoke canisters to direct the chopper’s exact landing. He was wounded severely and at all times under heavy enemy crossfire, but still carried and dragged half of the wounded men to the chopper.
    He then ran alongside the landing skids providing protective fire into the trees as the chopper moved across the LZ collecting the wounded. The enemy fire got worse, and Benavidez was hit solidly in the left shoulder. He got back up and ran to the platoon leader, dead in the open, and retrieved classified documents. He was shot in the abdomen, and a grenade detonated nearby peppering his back with shrapnel.
    The chopper pilot was mortally wounded then, and his chopper crashed. Benavidez was in extremely critical condition, and still refused to fall. He ran to the wreckage and got the wounded out of the aircraft, and arranged them into a defensive perimeter to wait for the next chopper. The enemy automatic rifle fire and grenades only intensified, and Benavidez ran and crawled around the perimeter giving out water and ammunition.
    The NVA was building up to wipe them out, and Benavidez called in tactical air strikes with a squawk box and threw smoke to direct the fire of arriving gunships. Just before the extraction chopper landed, he was shot again in the left thigh while giving first aid to a wounded man. He still managed to get to his feet and carry some of the men to the chopped, directing the others, when an NVA soldier rushed from the woods and clubbed him over the head with an AK-47. This caused a skull fracture and a deep gash to his left upper arm, and yet he still got back up and decapitated the soldier with one swing of his knife, severing the spine and all tissue on one side of the neck. He then resumed carrying the wounded to the chopper and returning for others, and was shot twice more in the lower back. He shot two more NVA soldiers trying to board the chopper, then made one last trip around the LZ to be sure all documents were retrieved, and finally boarded the chopper. He had lost 2 quarts of blood. Before he blacked out, he shouted to one of the other Green Berets, “Another great day to be in South Vietnam!”
    Suffering from 37 bayonet, bullet, and shrapnel wounds in various parts of his body, Benavidez used the last of his strength to pull himself on board the helicopter, the last man to leave the battlefield. The helicopter was completely riddled with holes, covered in blood, and without any functioning instruments, but the pilot somehow took off and got the team out of there. Benavidez lost consciousness as soon as he knew they were clear.
    Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez of the 1st Special Forces was credited with single-handedly saving the lives of eight men during six hours of non-stop battle. When a recovery team went through the site a few days later they discovered over 30 empty NVA foxholes with heavy weapons, and saw the battlefield littered with more dead than they had time to count.
    After the rescue helicopters landed at the base, Roy Benavidez's motionless body was carried off the helicopter, and after a preliminary inspection by the medical personnel on-site, the hero was gently laid onto a gurney and wheeled into the coroner's office.
    Just as they were zipping up his body bag, Benavidez used the last of his energy to spit in the doctor's face.
    The mostly-dead Benavidez was rushed into surgery immediately, then transferred to Saigon for many months of intensive rehabilitation. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic balls-out actions, and once the full details of the battle came declassified the award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, the highest award for military bravery offered by the United States military. He lived to be 63.

    • @dhc4ever
      @dhc4ever 5 років тому +1

      Thanks for that John, hopefully the trolls will at least read this and learn a little respect.

  • @audiophile1024
    @audiophile1024 4 роки тому +19

    Why did it take so long for me to learn the story of this great American hero? No feature film about his life? Every American should know the name of Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez. His heroism should be an example for EVERY American to live up to. Thank you Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez. A real life super hero. I'll never forget you.

    • @mikhailbashni8936
      @mikhailbashni8936 4 роки тому +4

      Because he's Mexican ….Hollywood doesn't want to promote such heroes. They want to promote fake heroes such as Batman, Superman, and Etc.

    • @mikhailbashni8936
      @mikhailbashni8936 4 роки тому +1

      @Free Thinker You make good point but life is not that simple.

    • @lilahphilips8098
      @lilahphilips8098 4 роки тому

      @Free Thinker Please explain your thinking when you added "maybe"? I'd like to hear more about your opinion.

  • @williammarsh4120
    @williammarsh4120 Рік тому +9

    I’m speechless. A great American. But also to the flag for which it stands. I’m a vet and a military brat and remember the playing of taps every day at 5pm. During taps playing on the speakers seeing people stop what they were doing, stand at attention salute if in uniform or hand over the heart facing the parade ground. Cars would stop, and pull over, people would get out of their cars standing at attention beside them. It was a remarkable sight to see and be part of. It made you proud to be an American.

  • @bobtuda
    @bobtuda 5 років тому +13

    Wow! This man is truly a great American hero. I was in tears during his entire speech. His greatness cannot be duplicated because he is one of a kind--the best kind of American you will ever be able to find. I love him dearly.

  • @bobbydigital8037
    @bobbydigital8037 4 роки тому +13

    "We never won that war because we where never allowed to win"..
    Deep,huge history buff and always wanted his insight into that..
    Shows he felt abandoned by whomever let him down in the way he wanted to do it...

  • @user-cq6dg6ql9j
    @user-cq6dg6ql9j 4 роки тому +16

    Please read about this man’s efforts in Vietnam. He was willing to sacrifice it all to save any man next to him, and very nearly did. Was pronounced dead only to survive. Was told he’d never walk again only to run. Told he could never serve again only to go back and repeat his efforts. There are no great men...only great challenges. And he made it through challenges that few can survive.

  • @davidredfern8974
    @davidredfern8974 3 роки тому +12

    This guy GETS it. All my love and respect to the real PATRIOT'S 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

    • @zapatavive1801
      @zapatavive1801 Рік тому

      By "patriot" u must be referring to KKKolonialism

  • @ConBombs
    @ConBombs 4 роки тому +26

    Rest in peace, Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez, November 29, 1998.

    • @ConBombs
      @ConBombs 4 роки тому +3

      Read the Wiki of this man and you won't believe it.

    • @markynlangngdhr6049
      @markynlangngdhr6049 4 роки тому

      Wait he died? 😔😔Another hero gone

  • @moma1961
    @moma1961 3 роки тому +23

    Thank you so much for your service to our great country! Love, honor, and the utmost respect for you sir!

  • @garycole520
    @garycole520 6 років тому +14

    One tough man! Wounded over 38 times, put into a body bag and lived to tell about it.

  • @Lion-ps1ze
    @Lion-ps1ze 2 роки тому +14

    Roy Benavidez was a true hero and role model for all soldiers and Americans, thank you for your bravery and gallantry Roy, You are remembered in our hearts.

  • @adamness7495
    @adamness7495 4 роки тому +30

    For those of u who are wondering, Google this mans name. He was like the damn doom slayer to the Vietnamese. Great American man and hero

    • @leoacert2865
      @leoacert2865 4 роки тому +2

      True. 7 Hours in Hell. Simple History has a good vid about this madlad.

    • @leoacert2865
      @leoacert2865 3 роки тому +2

      @Jamie Wonder how the South was overrun so quickly once the Americans Left

    • @leoacert2865
      @leoacert2865 3 роки тому

      @Jamie Oh yea, because they did fuck all to defend themselves

    • @leoacert2865
      @leoacert2865 3 роки тому

      @Jamie The South Koreans did a hell of a lot better

    • @leoacert2865
      @leoacert2865 3 роки тому

      @Jamie I never said the Americans won. Also Im not American or Vietnamese. The US were pulled out of Vietnam since their tactics were not working and the Australians did barely anything compared to the US. You were saying the South and the Aussies were doing well.

  • @fidjet
    @fidjet 5 років тому +14

    If only we had a few more like this great Patriot.

  • @rauman72
    @rauman72 3 роки тому +6

    Amazing! 🇺🇸 No comments can top what this man said! As an Army veteran, I can say I would have proudly served with him!

  • @gegalvezge
    @gegalvezge 6 років тому +26

    Thank you for your service Mr. Benavidez. True American Hero.

  • @indiman5k809
    @indiman5k809 5 років тому +12

    America! Greatest country on earth. I came from nothing. Poorer than poor. Worked my butt off. Over yrs its paid off. Im brown and from the barrio. Now i live in the country on a ranch. Drive nice cars. 8 kids and NEVER been on any government aid. No one gave nothing to me. An no one can take it away.

    • @DNSMLT
      @DNSMLT 5 років тому +2

      Amen!!

    • @deanladue2327
      @deanladue2327 5 років тому +1

      The American Dream, you accomplished it! That's what America's about, you can be as good as you want to be. 🗽

  • @chrisl8355
    @chrisl8355 4 роки тому +16

    I watched this a few years back. Watched it today a second time and it made me tear up.

    • @chimkinNuggz
      @chimkinNuggz 4 роки тому +2

      Probably because its more relevant today

    • @chrisl8355
      @chrisl8355 4 роки тому

      @@chimkinNuggz
      Exactly.

  • @canuslupis3343
    @canuslupis3343 2 роки тому +12

    I’ve just heard Master Seargent Roy Benavidez story. What an incredible life, an inspirational man, and a role model. RIP sir.

  • @ignacio9552
    @ignacio9552 4 роки тому +20

    A true American Hero, Patriot and Leader. Fort Hood Texas should be renamed 'Fort Benavidez'.

    • @XXdivloxx
      @XXdivloxx 4 роки тому

      U just said it cause you heard it on the news. You probably never knew who he was

    • @danielmoreno-gama5973
      @danielmoreno-gama5973 4 роки тому

      XXdi4vloxx 00000 the guy is a Vietnam war hero I literally learned about him in school

    • @harveywallbanger3123
      @harveywallbanger3123 4 роки тому

      John Bell Hood was a reasonably good general and by no accounts a cruel or unlawful one. They named Fort Hood after him because it was 1942 and they were naming all kinds of crap all the time, and he commanded the Texas Brigade in the Civil War, and the new training base was in Texas, so... Fort Hood it was. It wouldn't be fair to kick his name off the gate. They should be naming all kinds of new stuff after Roy, to be honest.

    • @davysmith8736
      @davysmith8736 4 роки тому +2

      @@XXdivloxx I don't believe any post should have to be re-named, but with the history of Hood..... MSG Benavidez would be a great replacement. A joke of course, Hood does have issues, but shouldn't be re-named.

  • @JoeBehan3
    @JoeBehan3 7 років тому +59

    Thank you for filming and sharing this speech by an amazing man and in the era of some many faux heroes, an example of a true hero. I find his words as relevant today, if not even more so, as when he spoke them in 1991.

    • @ricksimpsonoil3511
      @ricksimpsonoil3511 6 років тому

      Joe Behan thanks couldn't have said it better myself hoo raa

  • @donaldmurphy3148
    @donaldmurphy3148 3 роки тому +13

    This Nation Stands on the Shoulders of Giants.
    Honor the flag. For him, and the friends he lost. This nation would not EXIST WITHOUT MEN LIKE HIM.

  • @judgementtime7481
    @judgementtime7481 3 роки тому +14

    Every person in this country needs to watch this video
    Thank you for your service
    God bless our soldiers🇺🇸

  • @johnnygutierrez4408
    @johnnygutierrez4408 5 років тому +18

    That is one bad ass man i realized that the thumb down was hit my mistake thumbs up all the way great man brave and hispanic american rip roy🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @2098elk
    @2098elk 6 років тому +31

    Hoorah! You nailed it my Brother! US Army 1965-67.

  • @mjm2010
    @mjm2010 4 роки тому +14

    Wonderful speech by another Hispanic success story

  • @wolveneyeswolveneyes9099
    @wolveneyeswolveneyes9099 2 роки тому +19

    My God we call the rock and tom Cruise heroes, they have never earned that right, this most humble of men by the grace of God thank you sir, rip.

  • @billn9910
    @billn9910 4 роки тому +13

    Never more appropriate than today - November 5, 2019. Thank you for your proud service sir.

  • @tysomaco
    @tysomaco 7 років тому +109

    THIS WAS A MAN!!!

  • @mitchellsims2600
    @mitchellsims2600 3 роки тому +6

    Wonder what he would think if he was here today? Thank you for your sacrifices!! God bless this man and the many more like him that cant rather won't be bought because the things he spoke of and fought for cant be bought!

  • @fredmartan7906
    @fredmartan7906 5 років тому +11

    Outstanding!!! Next time you see someone desecrating our flag, think about this and know if I’m there someone could turn into pink mist.

  • @retro440
    @retro440 3 роки тому +13

    No, Master Sergeant, I have NOT forgotten! Thank you for your service.

  • @ryanyoung3895
    @ryanyoung3895 4 роки тому +22

    If they built a statue of this man, they wouldnt have enough steel in the world for his balls.

  • @johnmichaels4330
    @johnmichaels4330 3 роки тому +6

    I used to work for his nephew Rick. The family is family of honor and character. Amazing people.

  • @robertwalden2372
    @robertwalden2372 5 років тому +18

    Full respect rip warrior

  • @tommyhallum2054
    @tommyhallum2054 3 роки тому +18

    Don't let that smile fool you that man is a badass.

  • @terryeibeck8036
    @terryeibeck8036 3 роки тому +7

    As a Kentucky 56-year-old man I was pretty much born a Kentucky WILD CAT fan what I witnessed yesterday WITH all those UK basketball 🏀 players on their knees DISRESPECTING OUR FLAG & OUR COUNTRY IS UNFORGIVABLE ❗❗ before THAT GAME versus Florida in Florida WAS A TOTAL DISGRACE
    From now on in I'll not watch ANOTHER GAME 👉 before that day I HAD NEVER MISSED a GAME from the age of FIVE 😞
    May that great MILITARY MAN rest in peace bless him and his family until the day they meet AGAIN IN HEAVEN 🙏🙏

    • @CORYSart
      @CORYSart 3 роки тому +1

      I haven't watched a single sports event since the kneeling BS began and I dont even miss it anymore. I've been off Facebook over two years because of their attitude. And as of 1/10/21 it looks like we may even be in a different crisis but US, the proud Americans we can change the course of thing by simply turning our backs on those who turn their back on our flag, our home ,OUR COUNTRY. Walmart_Sam has lost my business as a new years resolution and I'm embarrassed that I've ever shopped there because of comment they've made against 45.

    • @terryeibeck8036
      @terryeibeck8036 3 роки тому

      @@CORYSart exactly I originally quit watching everything especially seeing the Bengals which is another one of my favorite teams do a little bit of ignorance stuff right in the very beginning
      After a short spell I started to watch Kentucky in alternate ways where they wouldn't gain ratings
      NOW THIS so yeah we are PUTTING THE HURT on the sporting INDUSTRY like nothing they could have ever forecasted!!
      and believe me that RUG we PULLED FROM UNDER THEM we need to keep it & NEVER EVER GIVE it BACK

  • @bobbyd4298
    @bobbyd4298 5 років тому +11

    I'm not American, however I salute you Sir 🙏 🇺🇲 ♥️ 🙏 🇮🇪

  • @ericallen1046
    @ericallen1046 4 роки тому +17

    A Movie needs to be made about this Man. A True American Hero🇺🇸

    • @kastromusic2077
      @kastromusic2077 4 роки тому

      Eric Allen there is ... it’s called Rambo

    • @jackdundon2261
      @jackdundon2261 4 роки тому

      @@kastromusic2077 Sylvester Stallone would say Rambo was a pussy compared to this guy.

    • @SwanKeeper
      @SwanKeeper 4 роки тому

      If they do make one the actor will be portrayed by anyone else but a Mexican American Actor,

    • @israelloya2669
      @israelloya2669 4 роки тому +2

      Sadly it's because he's part mexican.jose Mendoza it's another hero and more from Mexican descent who fought for this country & don't really get the recognition they really deserve really sad to see in 2020

    • @bustybobbuttertits3981
      @bustybobbuttertits3981 4 роки тому

      @@SwanKeeper mexican/native American

  • @dianeporter2819
    @dianeporter2819 3 роки тому +5

    That just gave me shivers. You said this right and more young people should see this to see what this great country stands for!

  • @scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821
    @scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821 4 роки тому +16

    I still put my hand to my heart sir and I thank you for your service and I would do so im person and even want to shake your hand , I have tears in my eyes now just texti this to you.

  • @PatriotMediaGroup
    @PatriotMediaGroup 2 роки тому +11

    I swell with pride when I hear MSG Benavidez's words. What an incredible American!

  • @gikaradi8793
    @gikaradi8793 6 років тому +23

    goosebumps and RESPECT !!!
    rip MSGT

  • @jeremychayer
    @jeremychayer 4 роки тому +17

    He's so decorated he almost looks like stolen valor, what a hero

    • @MrTestical_
      @MrTestical_ 4 роки тому +2

      Yes his story is truly amazing and he is a beast. No doubt a true hero

  • @fireforce7696
    @fireforce7696 5 років тому +15

    "How does it feel to enjoy freedom at the expense of my buddy's life?" Damn ...

  • @jimmycannon8057
    @jimmycannon8057 2 роки тому +12

    That speech give me chills. A true Patriot right there. You could hear it in his voice that he would definitely do it again. R.I.P. soldier.

  • @Wonmanbanned
    @Wonmanbanned 4 роки тому +19

    This man is harder than a coffin nail.

  • @navonod49
    @navonod49 3 роки тому +6

    How could anyone dislike this video? This man Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez was an amazing man. I watched another video of his career in the sevice & I am still in tears. Amazing he lived this long to give this speech. A True American Hero!

  • @peterdavidasige8073
    @peterdavidasige8073 3 роки тому +4

    Such a fine speech. I don't know what else to say. The dulcet tones of a humble but proud hero I shall not forget.

  • @arturobenavidez9438
    @arturobenavidez9438 5 років тому +14

    Benavidez our blood is stubborn! We refuse to quit, we dont give up its not in our blood ! The women are even more stubborn and even meaner! R.I.P Roy Benavidez ,our Hero BENAVIDEZ FAMILIA

  • @MrJorgewlomba
    @MrJorgewlomba 3 роки тому +9

    I never have the honor to meet this great soldier and a great American brother, but, I identify my self, my soul, and everything of me, with the same philosophy: I LIVE AMERICA, AND I LOVE TO BE A AMERICA.
    God Bless America Forever.

  • @evanmoore8578
    @evanmoore8578 2 роки тому +10

    Not sure how to keep a dry eye when listening to this speech. Absolute Hero.

  • @burritooperator5850
    @burritooperator5850 4 роки тому +13

    Hispanics have done a lot for this country. One day I hope to serve it as well.

    • @amandawilder7353
      @amandawilder7353 4 роки тому

      Hopefully it wont be under practicing fascist control, when you do. And what Hispanics have done for this country is not appreciated it's always forgotten, you're used to mop up bad decisions like a ViVa paper towel, then wadded up and tossed in the basura. Believing that by serving a country to obtain some shade of importance does nothing but demonstrate a high level of disillusionment on your part. One of my sons is in BT right now as a combat medic, another has 2 years and wants to go in after his brother as a MP, because he was convinced that it would help him obtain a position with the FBI. Recruiters are the masters of disillusionment.

    • @FightingSportsMedia
      @FightingSportsMedia 4 роки тому +6

      @@amandawilder7353 people like you sit in a perfect world and complain about shit for other people, get a hobby or some something, loser.

    • @BassGoThump
      @BassGoThump 4 роки тому +2

      amanda wilder
      Your sons joined as soon as they turned 18 to get as far away from you as possible. You seem like a truly wretched person.

    • @amandawilder7353
      @amandawilder7353 4 роки тому

      @@BassGoThump that's where you're wrong, their overbearing Mexican tiger father, who is constantly insulting, always telling them they are not good enough, helicopter father they were living with is who they ran and are running from. He refuses to cook a decent meal for them and for the last 7 years that he has had them has not done so. I lost them in court because I pulled them out of school to protect them and put them into online public schooling- which now is okey and the norm for Covid/ which he didn't agree with doing to protect them from flu A (we never lived together, they were just his anchor babies, but he is obsessed with being in control and abusing women and his offspring, when I stood up to him, he blew his top, I went to collect them from a "visit" finding out that he went behind my back and enrolled them in the tiny school where he was living in Drain Oregon, upon collecting our boys, I reminded him that he wasn't their legal guardian nor even a legal resident, so he flashed his money in court) in 2013 due to the flu A that there were no current vaccines to give the kids because CDC said hadn't been seen for 11 years, he fought me with $10k from all his cocaine sales in Springfield Oregon, but hey money talks in a court of law, and the parent with the most money wins not the better & drug free parent. He lives rent free, and has his whole life, cell phones free, electric free, internet free, garbage free. Their 7 other siblings are very well taken care of by me I am a wonderful mother. And how ignorant to insult a great mom just because she is a conscientious objector, speaks alot to your level of intelligence. But men with small penises do things like that to good women.

    • @amandawilder7353
      @amandawilder7353 4 роки тому

      @@FightingSportsMedia wow, another ignorant comment by a small Dick douchebag. Never said my world was perfect, where and how did you gather that? Honesty clearly hurts those with small packages upstairs or down below. You're likely a Trump supporter, haven't met an intelligent one yet. You really dont need to insult a woman because her opinions dont align with yours. Maybe your problem is that you can't come to terms with the fact your country isn't all that great and your sitting president sleeps with the enemies, and if it isn't him knocking the bedknobs then it's his escort doing the dirty work, oops I meant "wife".

  • @lindaparks225
    @lindaparks225 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks to veterans and all serving to fight for our freedom. Stand tall. Stand proud. God bless.

  • @weduhpeople8504
    @weduhpeople8504 3 роки тому +7

    He is among the best of many warriors America has ever produced! RIP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @shawnrobinson5912
    @shawnrobinson5912 3 роки тому +7

    We served with Pride and Dignity for Freedom, Life and Liberty!
    Proud to serve U.S. Army 21 years 🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @lorenzog1004
      @lorenzog1004 3 роки тому

      Thank you for your service

    • @brycemanagement6462
      @brycemanagement6462 3 роки тому

      The Flag the Stand the Reason, The Man ( By Steven F. Gooden )
      No trifle stripe doest grace this Cloth
      Each Band, each strand by blood, no froth
      Whilst noblest battles do rage and grow
      We stay the course for this we know
      No cost for cause tis too much too pay
      When freedom cries this too we pray
      That men will rise, risk life & Limb
      For, Family, Country but most for HIM
      It's He who formed us by His Design
      So for His Purpose keep this in Mind
      All men, no matter how poor or rich
      Great or not were equally stitched
      Made in His Image, both mind and Soul
      To perform His will for the good of the Whole
      Kneel not for tyranny, in hate or Jest
      Stand up rather, for 2 feet are best
      Stand up give Thanks for those who cant
      Those who've died to give voice to rant
      Ever thankful for your rights by blood
      Thus Use it wisely for this they stood
      They stood and fell that we might rise
      Tis Now our turn, our fight to realize
      Freedom's cost tis always born in strife
      It's price is life and Sacrifice
      Remember and pause for all those before
      They were first with less, did more
      This Flag we salute, this idea we cling
      It's for this idea we stand and sing
      For No trifle stripe doest grace this Cloth
      Each Band, each strand from blood, not froth
      Whilst noblest battles do rage and grow
      We stay the course for this we know
      No cost for cause tis too much too pay
      We answer freedom's cry and say
      We all will rise, and risk life & Limb
      For our Family, our Country but most of all for HIM
      but most FOR HIM!
      - Steven F. Gooden

    • @joshuabanks4564
      @joshuabanks4564 3 роки тому

      Thank you for my freedom, Sir!

    • @brycemanagement6462
      @brycemanagement6462 3 роки тому

      @@joshuabanks4564 We Need Texas
      ua-cam.com/video/Jw-qrKFxeLk/v-deo.html
      WNT like a morning star, shining in the east
      leading us out of the dark.
      WNT like a river bend, stayin on our course
      til we reach our end, of the road that we're
      travel'n on for narrow is the way and when
      it's broad we're gone.
      WNT and Texas needs a Hand
      Like a sheep in the wilderness,
      waiting for our Shephard in our
      eagerness. To be saved fromthe lion and the bear
      Texas, tell me are you still standing there.
      Do you care, your country's fallin apart
      No one's left standin who has the nations' heart
      WNT and Texas is where we start
      Who cares that we've lost our way, have we all
      forgotten when we all were free to say.
      No More Taxes
      No Slavery
      No children working day and night in Factories
      No more Women who had no voice or vote
      No brother fighting brother no more civil war
      No more No more No more
      We need Texas
      We Need Texas
      We Need Texas
      We Need Texas
      We Need Texas
      We Need Texas
      And Texas needs a Hand
      WNT like the oil in her boot
      Black Gold, some call it
      Oh aint that a Hoot
      WNT like a saddle needs a horse
      Like the Flag with her stripes
      from the blood of our wars
      WNT on a summer day
      Hot as hell in Plano
      Or Cold in Monterey
      WNT and Texas needs a Hand
      God if you're listening we need you more
      Than we ever did before, We're crying
      from our ranch on the prarrie, from the city
      to the dessert floor
      Lord hear your people cry
      We Need you by our side
      WNT and Texas needs a hand
      Pour down your rain we need a drenching here
      Of your love and your Mercy, cuz we're drowning
      in fear. Our country's is in real trouble, please!
      Jesus we're praying down on our needs.
      Remind us of how it use to be, Yes Sir! No Ma'am!
      is how we oughta speak. Where Mama is a Lady
      and Poppa is a Man, and before you make her yours
      you ask her Daddy for her hand.
      WNT
      So fire across the bow of a nation gone astray
      Texas we can't hear you, sh

    • @kavinbell4621
      @kavinbell4621 3 роки тому

      Hoorah

  • @jasonleee9401
    @jasonleee9401 3 роки тому +4

    Man i almost cried, had to look around make sure nobody saw me,I'm proud to be an American god gave that right to me

  • @aaronnoonan1015
    @aaronnoonan1015 3 роки тому +7

    Far better Man than me! A true Hero and American Legend! RIP Mr. Benavidez. 🙏🇺🇸

  • @philipshade9793
    @philipshade9793 3 роки тому +3

    As a retired SGM I am proud to have served this country I love. MSG, thank you for standing in the breech for all of us freedom loving Americans.

  • @pyrrhus17
    @pyrrhus17 5 років тому +11

    One of the most bad ass soldiers of all time !!!!!

    • @MrWARHAMMER68
      @MrWARHAMMER68 5 років тому +1

      Fiore Tutta There's no denying that one.

  • @Rundark-
    @Rundark- 3 роки тому +4

    Without the Flag we have nothing to symbolize our constitution. It is a visual representation that our constitutional rights are upheld and intact. MSG Benavidez is listed number 5 on the Bada$$ list of all time, I say he should get the number one spot. But I have no say so in these matters, and I don't think the MSG. would give too much thought about it if he were with us still. Thank you MSG. Roy Benavidez, Thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you all , all service men, and women, for your service, and your sacrifices. May the Almighty Creator of all things keep you and yours safe, and free from harm.

  • @x-beast2380
    @x-beast2380 Рік тому +10

    Only America can produce warriors of this caliber. RIP brother. Airborne All The Way.
    Jeff Coder, Nam Vet, 1970 - 71.

  • @kylefam9356
    @kylefam9356 2 роки тому +17

    What a hero. Rest in Peace Roy Benavidez.

  • @texaspearl8957
    @texaspearl8957 2 роки тому +6

    It’s not a holiday but pretty often I just get a feeling in my heart to hear Hero Benavidez poem. Never knew this man but forever in my heart. God Blees all you Hero’s of war who fought to keep me free. Thank you much love

  • @anthonymokelkie9360
    @anthonymokelkie9360 3 роки тому +5

    Look at his years of service ? amazing soldier, I salute you ! God Bless America and thier forces !

  • @velveetaslingshot
    @velveetaslingshot 3 роки тому +10

    God bless America. And all Americans who see what is happening to the country we love.

  • @dj3037
    @dj3037 3 роки тому +2

    The words of a humble man who did the impossible for no reason but to protect the man next to him. Your service to this country will never be forgotten and your name will always be in my mind when I hear the word hero.

  • @sgtmajtrapp3391
    @sgtmajtrapp3391 Рік тому +9

    Here is a REAL AMERICAN HERO. It's men like this school students should read about.

  • @bonnieharding4644
    @bonnieharding4644 3 роки тому +6

    This man is or excuse me, he has passed since the video. But he is awesome. RIP SIR,GOD BLESS

  • @humblebeginnings8328
    @humblebeginnings8328 3 роки тому +5

    I think we should replace a couple so called holidays with a day honoring this man. Truly great man. Respect sir.

  • @Whyme266
    @Whyme266 3 роки тому +3

    💞HOW BEAUTIFUL🙏 TY FOR YOUR SERVICE MAY GOD HELP OUR COUNTRY AND FOR WHICH IT STANDS FOR AMEN

  • @lionlight777
    @lionlight777 4 роки тому +18

    From Latinos > Native American > Asian> Afro Americans > and White's > WE ALL are are American and Love this country. AMEN so help us God. >>>> ALL LIVES MATTER

    • @davidcantu3102
      @davidcantu3102 4 роки тому

      Yes we love this country. But the only way people can justify the fact that we still have the Indians on reservations while living on their land is the idea that God bequeathed this land to the Europeans and their ancestors.
      Now we have come to a point where their descendants, will be just another minority.
      Dude....they will not let us have this land. They will destroy DEMOCRACY if they lose the majority.
      THAT'S where we are right now.
      We love this country, Yes, but they will never let us have it, even if by "vote".😭😭

    • @lionlight777
      @lionlight777 4 роки тому +1

      @@davidcantu3102 ok DUDE.... I so love my Native brothers and sisters and wish for them to do the "Ghost Dance" again. On my last sweat with the Paiute I said to open more casinos as the other "nations" tribes are raking in the cash and they would be more than well off for the people. The elder /shaman set me aside and said "money is the root of all evil, Tanka (great spirit) will lead us back to the promise land."

    • @davidcantu3102
      @davidcantu3102 4 роки тому

      @@lionlight777
      Lol...yall deserve everything that's coming.
      Reap it

    • @serai-xiv4293
      @serai-xiv4293 4 роки тому

      @@davidcantu3102 thats messed up

    • @lionlight777
      @lionlight777 4 роки тому +1

      @@davidcantu3102 You are a bitter man with lots of hate.. Wow

  • @texaspearl8957
    @texaspearl8957 3 роки тому +3

    It’s no holiday & I try & watch this often, but today I just felt like hearing him recite the poem. I love this man who fought for & I love all you vets who fought for me. There could never be enough thanks to let y’all know how much I love & appreciate you all. Thank you for preserving my freedom, !

  • @astroredd7895
    @astroredd7895 3 роки тому +6

    Think you sir, you are our countries best.

  • @randycrocker2520
    @randycrocker2520 2 роки тому +11

    One tough son-of-a-gun, a patriot to the bone marrow. A heroes hero... just an old Mexican boy from Cuero, TX. Yeah right ..... ( Home of the Gobblers, got a good high school football team every year, hey its Texas)