“I will never quit. My nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.”
Marcus Luttrell, Lone Survivor
The virtue of heroism has become radically distorted in our times. Our gratitude for our country’s true heroes—primarily those in law enforcement and our military—fades even as they continually risk their lives to protect their country, countrymen, and our freedoms. Instead of receiving thanks and respect, these men and women are forgotten and, even worse, at times wrongfully castigated.
Many Americans are not aware of the daily sacrifices and intense difficulties these people undergo in order to ensure our safety and peaceful way of life. True sacrifice is altruistic; true heroes never look…
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