I understand what you are saying, the word ‘hero’ is tossed around freely nowadays. True heroism is the urge to serve others at whatever the cost. Valor is the quality of showing courage while facing great danger.
Welcome to Free Republic, You have just joined the prime forum in support of our Military, SilverMine. We do consider all Military as ‘heros’. I’m talking too much but just wanted you to know that your service made you a hero to all of us here.
While I thank you, I was not a hero, for, I never was awarded anything above a Bronze star. I have, for years been taught that a Hero is one that does something extraordinary in combat, that action would result in his nomination for a Silver Star or above, a Bronze star is for doing something a bit more than expected.
When all who serve are called heroes what do you then call the man who has earned a Silver Star?
No, Potlash, While I appreciate your welcome and comment, I cannot accept the title hero, nor should any member of the US Military who has not done something, in combat, that would earn him the Silver Star or by God’s Grace the Medal of Honor.