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Originally Posted by Craig
I have not been in combat, and my kids certainly never will be, so this is all second hand. My dad was in the infantry in korea, and saw some significant combat. He rarely spoke of it, but he never seemed to be very impressed with "hero" types, especially when they were leading him. It seems to me that there is a difference between "knowing what you are doing" and collecting a pile of purple hearts. Just sayin'.
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Well, this man was not the "hero type" as you so aptly describe him. He was a highly skilled soldier doing his job and above and beyond. If you read the citation for his medal of Honor, it was for saving a wounded soldier.
Regarding your children, I sincerely hope that they are never required to be in combat, but one should never say never.