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I think deep with in us we all have that kind selfless courage,
some of us just have to dig deeper to find it.

LEST WE FORGET

God of our fathers, known of old—
Lord of our far-flung battle line—
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

The tumult and the shouting dies—
The Captains and the Kings depart—
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

Far-called our navies melt away—
On dune and headland sinks the fire—
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!
Judge of the Nations, spare us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe—
Such boastings as the Gentiles use,
Or lesser breeds without the Law—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

For heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and iron shard—
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding calls not Thee to guard.
For frantic boast and foolish word,
Thy Mercy on Thy People, Lord!
Amen.

Gone fishing

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Dad was in Viet Nam with the 5th Special Forces Group. I asked him if he knew Sgt. Benavidez and wasn't surprised that he did. They were in country at the same time but were on different teams.

Dad said Benavidez was a remarkable man and they were friendly through the years. Dad attended Sgt. Benavidez' memorial service and said there was not a dry eye in attendance.

Dad is having serious health issues his VA doctor said are related to Agent Orange exposure. Let's keep all of our vets in our prayers and memories.
"Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

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Dad was in Viet Nam with the 5th Special Forces Group. I asked him if he knew Sgt. Benavidez and wasn't surprised that he did. They were in country at the same time but were on different teams.



I'm honestly surprised they never named anything (that I saw anyways) after him down at group.

I did actually meet him, he spoke at my school way back when. I didn't understand what he had done back then, but damn, once I found out, I was humbled.
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Incredible story. Thanks for posting it. I have been putting in resumes for several years now and am damn proud to say that I am finally going to work at the #1 rated VA hospital in the U.S.
Fort Harrison , Helena Mt. I myself have been receiving my medical care there for the last 15 years. It's time to give back to those who have given so much of themselves for us.


I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands.

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amazing story, so many other real men and women heros yet most of the news is about insignificant politicians and Hollywood'ers

if you want a day-long humbling experience, join an Honor Flight with a plane full of WWII folks
http://www.honorflightsc.com/
Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

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Roy P. Benavidez American Legion Post #400 in San Antonio, Texas
Roy P. Benavidez Army Reserve Center
Roy P. Benavidez Artillery Training Area 67 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Roy P. Benavidez City Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Roy P. Benavidez Elementary School in Gulfton, Houston, Texas
Roy P. Benavidez Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas
Roy P. Benavidez Foundation, Inc.
Roy P. Benavidez Military Range at Fort Knox, Kentucky
Roy P. Benavidez National Guard Armory in El Campo, Texas
Roy P. Benavidez Scholarship Fund in El Campo
Roy P. Benavidez Special Operations Logistic Complex at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
United States Military Academy West Point Saber
USNS Benavidez, a Bob Hope-class roll on roll off vehicle cargo ship
The conference Room owned and operated by the Department of Military Instruction. Inside the "Benavidez Room" there are signed pictures of MSG Benavidez, the citation from his Medal of Honor, and a G.I. Joe toy created in his likeness. The room is used primarily for planning Cadet Summer Military Training and hosting visitors.
"You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go"

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I meant down at 5th Group (his unit)

We had many places named after people, but never saw a 'Camp/FOB/AOB/Building Roy P. Benavidez'


But, I was only there for 5 years, there could've been something, I just never saw it.
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amazing story, so many other real men and women heros



Agreed. And not to take away from Benavidez at all, but many truly heroic actions are not military at all - which makes them even less likely to be widely reported or recognised.

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