Roy Benavidez: The Lazarus Soldier
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- This is the extraordinary story of Master Sergeant Raul ‘Roy’ Benavidez, the Lazarus soldier, and of his three lives. This outstanding individual never surrendered in the face of adversity, from childhood to military life. Those who know his story mostly remember him for a six hour Calvary, during which, to great personal sacrifice he held at bay an entire battalion of North Vietnamese infantry to save eight wounded comrades. But how did he get there? And what happened afterwards?
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I met Roy in 1994 in San Antonio. You'll have a hard time finding a more humble, brave man. He died a few years later, but what a life. God rest his soul.
Wow Karl, you lucky man. Im a Kiwi and we had a WW11 guy like Roy, Charles Upham, he won the Victoria Cross not once but Twice in WW11 but he was lucky and didnt get as badly shot up. Roys story actually made me well up when the Stars and Stripes song played in the background those few seconds. Real hard men are usually humble like Roy and Captain Upham. May they both Rest in Peace.
Congratulations. You got meet a real hero.
Karl Childers You are privileged to have breathed such air.
@@CRAIG5835 I lived in San Antonio. Met him at the Commissary shopping. I had heard his story from my dad and knew about his MoH citation. I walked up, said "Are you MSgt Benavidez?" He said "yes son, I am. How are you?" I said who I was and that I was proud to meet him, and even though I was in the Marines that everyone had heard of who he was and what he did and he was a true inspiration to everyone. His eyes got a little misty and he said "Son, I really am glad you feel that way, but the real heroes are the guys we buried, who gave everything to keep us all free.." I told him I agreed but that his example of sacrifice and devotion was truly something to admire. He thanked me, shook my hands, and said god bless you and I walked away. Several years later, I heard of his passing, and I wept, not gonna lie or try to say otherwise.
@@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869 I've met a few "celebrities" over the years. I can tell you with honesty, that the men and women I've met in VFW halls, and especially those that are decorated in our various conflicts, have been more meaningful and worthwhile than any "celebrity" encounter I've had. I never ask anyone for their autographs, just to show appreciation and admiration. The military folks (of which I am one) tend to be more humble, and indeed, more human in their response and demeanor. They don't run around like someone owes them something, or that they are in any way "above" things.
The Predator avoided hunting in Vietnam. It knew Benavidez was fighting over there.
That would be a cool movie to see.
Damn right.
😂😂😂 i love this
If Hollywood can make a movie about Chris Kyle, they can make a movie about Roy Benavidez.
Damn right they should
'Six Hours in Hell' There's your title right there.
@@pakilo2004 yeah starring matt damon lol
They did in fact made 5 movies and a even novel about Benavidez. The only thing is they’re all pretty much fictional, taking loose inspiration from Benavidez’s war stories, and they changed Roy Benavidez named to John Rambo.
lol
It’s because Roy is Mexican they won’t do it
I met MSG Benavidez in 1981 at the United States MIlitary Academy. He was the most humble, unassuming, gracious man I had ever met. He talked about what it meant to him to lead Soldiers in battle and the importance of education. What a role model he is!
... Mission complete Soldier, be thou at peace!
JC S thank you for you’re service
Ladies and Gentlemen may I introduce to you Juan Rambo
AINEC, Major!
Major Misfit or sly marbo.
That's hilarious.
I actually met the man. A genuine guy and a tough, brave man. Much respect.
Hahahaha!
Went to Roy P Benavidez Elementary in Houston TX. Can't believe they didn't tell us kiddos about his epic war exploits, what a badass!
Damn he has a school named after him?
The "leaders" of the Politically Correct movement are making sure that the kids that attend schools are bereft of a proper education including anything patriotic or shows the military in a positive light.
Probably has something to do with what Simon says at 15:34
I went to that same school myself. I didn't learn about his military service until I became an adult. I did get to meet him during my time at the school.
Telling kids about having your guts literally spilling out probably isn't something you read during storytime.
I love this! What a great analogy to Lazarus. I've never heard him be referred to as the Lazarus Soldier. It's so fitting. This is one of my favorite videos out there on my dad. Thanks for making this accessible for all. My dad never thought in a million years he'd been seen as a Legend. Like he always said, he just did what he was trained to do. Those were his brothers out there. He was on a mission and did what he had to do. Thank you all for supporting and remembering my dad. His legacy lives on as long as we remember!
God bless your father from south africa 🙏
Your father is an American hero and a true Texas treasure. He will forever be a legend.
His story never gets old . Respect
This is much more than just 'doing what he was trained to do.' If it were just about training, things like this would be much more common. This is something very extraordinary about your father that shouldn't be diminished; some unique combination of mind, personality and emotional strength resulted in these incredible actions. Amazing man.
Your father's story will live on forever. I'm teaching my son and daughter. He is a true American hero. God Bless you and your family. Thank you to all our soldiers. Including your incredible father.
When the Boogeyman goes to sleep at night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris. When Chuck Norris goes to sleep at night, he checks his closet for MSG Roy Benavidez.
Darn it I was going to say that!
Steven Manning Who is Chuck Norris. 😆
The last one probably to make sure to offer him a drink before going to bed.
@@bluemarshall6180 Hey, Chuck Norris is a good soul.
To offer him a drink
Forget about DC and Marvel. This gentleman was a true super hero!
@overclockeador DC is the other Comic super hero franchise.
Absolutely! We have so many American military heroes we should focus more on developing movies about them rather than DC and Marvel fantasy hero movies.
Superpower, kills tons of Commies
In the afterlife, the mad mexican is flying thr chopper, while Pinochet tosses commiesout the door
@overclockeador Hollywood the capital of professional pedophiles.
Here in Texas, we all know him. Thanks for remembering this incredible man.
This man is a true hero. I'm from El Campo, Texas same town Roy grew up in and everyone still talks about his heroism to this day. Gone but not forgotten.
I played El Campo in football about every year in high school was surprised to hear anything about it more than rice farming lol. South Texas is still a quiet slow place once you get outside of Houston or San Antonio but we have a great history, great people, and great heroes.
"the Heroes are the guys who lost their lives, I was just doing what i was trained to do" Every single one of these Great Men say that.!
Don't try to discredit him !.
Bravo, that was a beautiful telling of Roy's story. While serving a 22 year career as a soldier myself, MSG B. was held up as a shining example of what a soldier should aspire to be. Your telling of this story shows how truly great he was.
Thank you.
18-f here. While at Braggs. Ft McCall every building, structure had a short story of his exploits on it. Never forget it. HOOOAH!
Growing up in the mid 80s, he lived in my hometown. He had a cool Mustang GT with one of the only Medal of Honor license plates Texas ever issued. He never ever got speeding tickets. He was exactly like you'd expect. Very hardcore and serious but kind of a short but stout teddy bear.
Awesome
Great story.
Never got tickets! Love it!
A short but stout teddy bear that dates and boyfriends treated very respectfully, and whose daughters got home with smiles on their faces. Much respect, Mr Benavidez. Much respect!
As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I thank you for preparing and showing the life of a true hero.
Tommylee Johnson Thank you for your service.
I was injured on my 2nd tour in Iraq, I would not have made it out of the intense attack if were not for my Marine brothers and the adrenaline that gave us the ability to fight through our injuries. I'm disabled now but take great solace that on that day we all made it out of the wire and back to BOA
Adrenaline really is amazing stuff
Thank you for yours and your brothers service.
Thank you so much for what you did.
A marine got me wounded in Iraq invasion. I wouldn't dream of distracting anyone from Roy's story by making a post about it.
Good lord, I pity any men who had to stand against this juggernaut, he's a one man army!
@Hoàng Nguyên american here, we dont like the war either. personally, i hate it because americans and vietnamese died for nothing. im glad that our countries somewhat get along. also big respect to the NVA and VC soldiers, they had some massive balls to standup to a huge army.
Hoàng Nguyên Do you know about any remarkable story of NVA or Viet Cong fighter? These guys could do a video on him or her next!
he legit drank the juggernog... o_O
@Hoàng Nguyên I just want to thank you for your kindness. I lost my uncle, a Vietnam vet who survived Tet, a few years back. All he and his cohorts ever wanted was acceptance.
@@Thomas-rw4dx never respect communists. Communism is an evil vile creature who lives on the death of those unfortunate enough to trapped under its wing of death. Communism is not just an enemy of America and her allies communism is an evil of the entire world
There's a small movement gaining traction to change Fort Hood to Fort Benavidez.
Not a small movement.
@@Hairy.Whodini I've only read a single article on it.
Hopefully they will. John Bell Hood wasn’t as accomplished as Roy was.
@@torosdepamplona Who was?
I would have absolutely NO problem with this. "Fort Benavidez" has a nice ring to it.
I read Roy's book as a young paratrooper. Years later I had a chance to run into him and his wife in El Paso in a small restaurant. I summoned the courage to go over and speak with him. Being a Special Forces officer previously we had a commonality. He invited me to site and visit, but I declined. His wife graciously asked me to please site with them. I left my friends across the restaurant and had dinner with the Benavidez's. It was a wonderful evening with two very gracious guests. As I left I picked up the tab and wrote across it "Airborne! Thanks for the camaraderie."
I was even more impressed by what a great man he was, having spent the evening having dinner with a hero in war and peace. They were very sweet people.
They need to make a movie about him, he was a real Rambo.
WTF, this could have won Eastwood another best picture.
People would never believe it until they find out the truth. True American hero.
Lol clint wasnt a mexican or native he whiter then mayonnaise but totaly could play one of the guys he saved jus to make the movie that much better. Danny trejo maybee?a beefed up Lou diamond Philips? I donno who would make a good person to play this roll 98% of actors are pussys or jus to dam pritty looken playin a roll like that
Roy "Too Angry To Die" Benavidez
This is a very well researched and presented video....
Roy Benavidez was a living legend during my time in the US Navy late in the Vietnam War and, as another South Texas Mexican American farmer and rancher, I looked up to him time and again as an example of humble service to others....
As we used to say:
"Behold, for there walks a man."
I had the pleasure of meeting MSG Benavidez when he visited my school as a small child ....I , because of him joined the US Army and did my part to repay this country . One of the last of the true bad asses we had in this country ....RIP MSG Benavides
I salute him for being so humble and brave after all he had done.
I've read about Roy Benavidez before, he's a badass. A true American hero...
Roy is a legend and well known in South Texas but sadly, not well known outside of it. I knew all about him growing up.??Thanks for doing this.
Well known in SF circles, too.
I hail from South Carolina and never head of the guy. What an amazing story!
I read about him in a Vietnam memoir book that compiled many different badasses, yet MSG Benavidez is my favorite.
In central California, his legend is alive and well.
I can tell you that those who in the infantry were well aware of who MSGT Benavidez was and what he did. Images of him at the Fort Benning Infantry Training Center were like votive icons.
I had the privilege of hearing him give a speech in 1981 at my High School in Texas. He is a legend.
Thank you so much for making a video about his extraordinary life! While in basic training a drill sergeant told me about this man, he even showed me a video of him giving his speech about that faithful day. He made me proud to be Mexican, but even more proud to be an American.
...Are we sure this guy isn't just a very convincing Terminator?
My right shoulder often dislocates when I have a seizure (I have epilepsy) and I need to go to A and E to have it put back in (doing it myself could do more damage as I don't know what I'm doing and there is a certain way to do it) and during this I'm only given laughing gas which genuinely makes very little difference and I always shout in pain-whenever this happens again I'm going to try my best to remember this man and not feel sorry for myself, this man is a genuine inspiration-im in awe
For some reason I don't think a metal of honor is enough. They should've renamed Texas after him, Or part of it. Man's a real American.
An entire county at least
Man, that’s a great idea!!
*wounded over 30 times earning a Medal of Honor*
"Sure, let's take him off disability"
*XACTLY* my friend.
That he had to fight that fight might have tortured him a bit more than his physical injuries. I know it would have befuddled me.
That's the government for you. "They giveth, and they taketh away."
@@kamron_thurmond Exactly why I don't support Universal Healthcare. All these young, modern day leftists have never had to deal with the VA.
@@MPYarnall that's funny because Ol Ronald was president in 83
Most Army Veterans know this man’s story quite well, have seen his speech and have been humbled by his courage and actions.
Thank you for highlighting his story for the rest of the world.
MSGT. Benavidez had a major influence in the life of my brother and I. It drove us to fight for our flag no matter how different we were than anyone else. We are from Los Angeles and my brother wanted to buried in the same place as MSGT. Benavidez. On April of 2004 my brother was KIA in Iraq. I made sure he was buried on the same grounds as our childhood hero that influenced our meeting with destiny...🇺🇸❤
A grateful nation thanks you for your brother and family’s ultimate sacrifice
Bro... Your channels videos actually make me feel like you care about the info you give. One of my favorite channels and host. Thank you for what you do. I don't feel like you're just reading something and that's true professionalism.
Preach!!
That Aztec Warrior Blood went HARD💀💀💀💀
He was mexica? Yaqui native also
@@kylewatson23 thought it was Hawaiian
@@irvingramirez2335 lol
@@irvingramirez2335 Native American bro lol Aztec aka Mexica are another native American warrior culture
Lol..just becouse you a brave Mexican doesn't make you Aztec..lol
There’s the movie title..That Mean Mexican 🤘🏻🇺🇸🇲🇽
Perfect.
I’m with you on that, but I think Tango Mike Mike would make it through the censors easier
perfection
FashionPanda AndTheShapes well he’s actually Chicano since he and his parents were born here and Mexican isn’t a race it’s actually mestizó
@@crisgarza2016 Thats true, but he chose the Moniker The Mean Mexican himself for his call sign TMM
Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice. We will never forget.
Great guy, my dad served with him til Valhalla
I haven’t clicked on a video as fast as this one. Great job!
Thank you for bringing his story to lite.
Roy Benavidez sounds a lot like Audie Murphy, another famous badass Texan!
Texans apparently don't play. Respect to them both.
@@Herm.Q-92 A lot of Texas vets joke that there's a Texan in every platoon. This state also has one of the highest numbers of enlistment and the Texas National Guard is practically a whole other army by itself. I've never seen a state with a stronger military presence.
@@MonumentToSin , any person who is willing to put their life on the line for the benefit/safety/protection of the many/their country is truly deserving of the highest levels of respect and the fact that our government doesn't consistently provide this really is such as shame. If actors, musicians/artists, and athletes were just paid a 3rd less of what they are currently paid and have this 3rd go to servicemen/vets of our country, I'm sure there would be a significant improvement in their standard of living and they wouldn't experience as many of the problems as they currently do. Not everyone can be put thru a literal meat grinder like Benavidez here and still manage to make it out in one piece. Not to sound like a Communist or anything like that, but let's be honest here, if all those I mentioned were paid a 3rd less (Or even a quarter if that's too much), they would still be able to live a lavish lifestyle far surpassing what many of us could even still fathom anyway and by doing so we'd be treating those who protect this country with the anount of respect, honor and care they sure as hell deserve for the Hell they oftentimes put themselves thru. I know my point is a little off topic from your comment, but it's just something that I feel isn't always emphasized strongly enough especially when these are the true heroes many of us should aspire to.
MSG Benavidez spent a lot of time at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio..
So is Marcus luttrell
The real Rambo. This should be a movie. Like this comment if you agree!!!!!
As a huge army nut this man is probably my single biggest inspiration. Thanks for getting the name Roy Benavidez out there to more young people.
I was greatly anticipating a Roy Benavidez video, but I always doubted that anyone would take enough care to make one. It's fitting that Biographics (the best damn history channel on UA-cam) stepped up to the plate. This video serves as additional proof of the exemplary quality control and narration this channel frequently exhibits. Bravo.
This man wasn't just an amazing soldier -- he was an amazing human being!
A real life example of a soldier whom if asked, "What kind of injuries did you get while in the service?" could have honestly/truthfully answered with, "All of them."
The world needs more men like Roy
I agree.
You can say that again.
How did he do that with that set between his legs ?
This guy's balls were made of Tungsten
MSG Benavidez was a hero we were told about in basic training. I constantly pushed harder knowing a fellow Mexican-American had become such an inspiring soldier.
Steps on landmine
Roy: Meh I'll just walk it off
Great video I had the privilege and honor of hearing him speak and meet him on several occasions.
Rest in Peace, Master SGT.
I met him in San Antonio 1993 right before I joined the Army. He became an instant hero to me.
God Bless him and his family.
This man story inspire me to fight hard, no matter the obstacle that stands in your way, thank you for your service sergeant Benavidez.
Roy was a guest speaker at my junior high school....he was a very shy and unassuming.
What a mad lad, he has my respect
Geezus... this guy is all but superman. This is the kind of man no one should forget.
MSGT Benavidez was an American icon, they simply do not make men like that anymore sadly.
Roy Benavidez and Chris Kyle Are Our Texan Heros !! ~Love From El Paso TX..
What an incredible human being. Tears are in my eyes. What an epic inspiration he is. RIP
1998 took my Grandfather as well, he was a WW2 vet and was shot down over France, taken prisoner by the Nazis, and freed at war's end. Every now and then a story comes along that is about valor, sacrifice, and courage in the face of unthinkable circumstances... and more often than not in these cases the person was "Just doing his duty." Duty has become a four letter word.... my answer to these people who consider it worthless is as follows... Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal courage. To some of us, these will never stop being vital. Worth living and dying for, those who do not understand may say what they wish they cannot tarnish the meaning of those words.
Man love that you made a video of Tango Mike Mike(The mad Mexican), this dude literally made me make my decision to enlist. Granted I wanted to enlist but watching him talk about everything solidified my decision to enlist. As a Hispanic/ Latino he is someone I look up to and as a soldier look to be. Gangster as all hell. What's even better is that he was a fellow Texan. This dude is a real ass G.
Roy was from Cuero, TX, not too far away from me. He was a true American hero, Howdy from Texas!
Man this episode really effected me emotionally. Amazing what some people are able to endure.
Yup, I know. And there are many similar stories. And then you have to wonder how many have never been told because everyone perished.
I was lucky enough to be one of the students he spoke to in San Antonio, Tx. While not realizing it at the time just what a privilege it was, I am proud just have shaken this hero's hand as a young boy in the mid-1980's. RIP MSGT.
Knew this story. Left speechless again.
Just take a moment to consider the mental fortitude it takes to deal with just one of the things Master Sgt Benavidez fought through. The man was incredible.
It's incredibly sad that this guy had to go through all that, but holy balls, what an inspiration. That kind of fortitude and perseverance? Wow. Just astonishing.
....unbelievable. There are no words to describe this accomplishment.
What a MAGNIFICENT Man. Rest in Peace Raul (Roy) Benavidez.
A true hero.
Adrenaline and testosterone are stronger than any drug known to mankind when used properly. Most people never get the opportunity to have a full scale adrenaline dump. It's nearly indescribable, but calling it superhuman is about right.
GunQuickie yea you can literally run through a shotgun blast to the chest
Adrenaline and testosterone have nothing on Bravery and Courage! All men have the first two, but few have the latter two
And it sounds like you're undermining his heroic deeds when you pass it off as 'just a bodily function'!
@@msgr9499 They are very very correct on that though. Yes all HUMAN BEINGS have both as females have testosterone also just as males have estrogen. However not everyone can function with both chemicals running through them.... Has nothing to due with courage or anything. Simply the ability to function while technically high. And lots and lots of training.
This is the best video you have ever posted.
Holy god, that was one of the most epic combat scenes I've ever heard/read. That man is amazing.
My BNCOC class in '96 ish had the honor of hearing him speak to us.
Fort Knox during Scout School. We went through a range where live fire and artillery simulators where boom and firing all around us. It was called Benavidez Range. I have not watched this video but I remember the story told to me over and over and over for those 16 weeks. This man was made of the kind of stuff they don't make anymore. I had to comment because of what I already knew. I will watch the video and no doubt I will be more than likely supported in what I already learned. But then there is always new information to add or change one's perspective!
Thank you. I learned of his story when I was in the 1st Cav in Iraq. Badass.
If you also agree that an Iron Maiden song should be written about him! Like this Post!!
Arriba los irons!
I had hip and shoulder surgery. Everytime time I didn't feel like going to physical rehab, I would watch this story and went in 100%. After 6 months I fixed my hip and am still working on my shoulder. It's nothing compared to this.
In 1976, Benavidez, his wife, and their three children returned home to El Campo, Texas. He devoted his remaining years to the youth of America, speaking to them about the importance of staying in school and getting an education. His message was simple: "An education is the key to success. Bad habits and bad company will ruin you."
In 1983, Benavidez told the press that the Social Security Administrationplanned to cut off disability payments he had been receiving since his retirement, as well as the disability payments for thousands of other veterans. He went to Capitol Hill and pleaded with the House Select Committee on Aging to abandon their plans, which they finally did.
Benavidez was in demand as a speaker by United States armed forces, schools, military and civic groups, and private businesses. He also spoke in Greece, Panama, Korea, and Japan, where he visited American military personnel and even joined them on field exercises. He received complimentary letters from students, service members, and private citizens throughout the world.
He wrote three autobiographical books about his life and military experience. In 1986, he published The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez, which described his struggles growing up as a poor Mexican-American orphan, his military training and combat in Vietnam, and the efforts by others to get recognition for his actions in Vietnam. Benavidez later wrote The Last Medal of Honor (Texas: Swan Publishers, 1991) with Pete Billac and Medal of Honor: A Vietnam Warrior's Story in 1995.
Roy Benavidez died on November 29, 1998, at the age of 63 at Brooke Army Medical Center, having suffered respiratory failure and complications of diabetes. His body was escorted to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, where he had married, his three children were married, and he attended Mass every Sunday. His body was then returned to Fort Sam Houston's Main Chapel for a public viewing. Family friend Archbishop Patrick Flores of the Archdiocese of San Antonio (now archbishop emeritus) presided over a Catholic funeral Mass at San Fernando Cathedral located in San Antonio.
Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez was buried with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
No one wants to see a sucessful Mexican immigrant fight for patriotism and American values. Liberals included.😂😂😂
Idk about anyone else in the south, but if you had family in the military, didnt have to be special forces, you heard of Mr. Benavides.
It's sad that his legacy has been reduced to some trollish UA-cam lists.
Try reading his books.
I lived and worked in El Campo Texas and was introduced to MSgt. Benavidez through my Cousin, Joe F. Munoz, lll, who knew MSgt. Benavidez during the time and much Cousin Joe also lived and worked in El Campo Tx. MSgt. Benavidez is a Real Life True Hero and should be looked upon by today's Youth as a Role Model. Rest in Peace, MSgt. Roy P. Benavidez..... 🙏🙏🙏 🐭🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for making this. He has always been someone I’ve looked up to and is one of the greatest Texans of all time.
I’ve been on the ship named after him. Once we were aboard and secure, the captain met with us and talked with us for about half an hour. He spent most of that time speaking about the namesake. I was on board for almost a month and often thought of the courage and valor displayed by him. I’m glad you did a video on him.
Easily one of the most resilient and determined men I have learned about. Thank you for educating me about this amazing man!
He spoke at our school in 8th grade for alil more than an hour! He had one hell of a story to tell us and mind you 350 kids in the gym ranging from 6-8th grade were VERY QUIET listening attentively to his life story!
During the early 1990s I had the great privilege of being chosen to attend seminar held
in Nashville,TN conducted by the Department of Defense. One of the highlights of this
seminar was an address by Medal of Honor winner MSG Roy Benavidez. I had the great
honor of not only meeting Roy, but also of spending some one on one time with him.
MSG Benavidez was not only an awesome warrior but also a very humble and self
effacing individual. I remember the brief period of time that I spent with MSG Benavidez
as the highlight of my attendance at that meeting. As a fellow Vietnam War veteran
(although by no means a war hero myself) I hold Roy and his fellow M.O.H. comrades
in the highest respect. Roy was truly a person who brought great credit and honor to the
U.S. Military, to the Great State of Texas, and to all U.S. citizens. Remember that he made
these sacrifices not just to help rescue some fellow American soldiers, but also to save
a group of Montagnard soldiers ; members of one of the most discriminated against
minorities in South Vietnam who no the less remained loyal to the same government
that was oppressing them. NOW THAT'SS A HERO!
LTC Michael L. Sorenson , U.S. Army Reserve Retired
The man visited my unit in Germany in the early 90's. It is an experience I will never forget. Both an honor and a privilege for a young PFC like myself. I will respect this quiet, humble and unassuming hero for the rest of my days.
What an amazing man truly a hero for his work on behalf of vets and our country.
Has a training course named after him. Well earned.
What a tremendous person! People like him are the ones who make this country great! People of all colors and races are what make us what we are. RESPECT each other!!!!
This is the sort of man we should learn about in textbooks and schools
This guy was great He sacrificed so much. He really was a hero
Every now and then, God will point at the child in the womb and say, “Give this one balls of solid granite.”
YESSSS!!!!! Thank you Biographics!!!! This is an amazing video and my favorite so far!!
This is probably one of the most amazing bio graphics I've watched since I started watching Simon. Thank you for such an inspirational and yet gut-wrenching piece.
An absolutely incredible story of valor and human perseverance!
This was one of the most amazing stories of bravery, self sacrifice, devotion, and loyalty I have ever heard of.
I am a retired soldier my self and nothing I have done in service and in life can remotely compare to what this
amazing man has unselfishly done. It would be impossible for anyone to surpass what he has done, impossible.
I have donwloaded this video, it was amazing to watch. RIP Roy Benavidez the medal of honor was not enough
for what you have done and sacrificed.
I lost my disability in 1981 after wounds in action in VN. I didn't bother to protest as I was making plenty as an engineer and the payment was peanuts. I knew nothing of his role in this issue or that the program was ended until now, over 50 year later. Thanks for the great topic and video - well done. RIP Sgt Roy ....
I read about his service when I was a teenager in High school and how he earned the Medal of Honor. A true hard and humble Hero. Great presentation of a man who loved this country. Not forgotten , true warrior. May God bless all his family always and Thank you.
When i was in the army 40 yrs ago, every pay day they used to read the medal of honor winners...most died winning it, except for Roy Benivedes..the only one that i know that has survived during the time they were reading the medal of honor winners during payday when i was in the army.