Medal of Honor Recipient, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2015
- This 25-minute video is worth watching. Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez received the Congressional Medal of Honor. His heroism is so profound that Ronald Reagan said it was almost unbelievable.
"Master Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant) Roy P. Benavidez United States Army, who distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions on 2 May 1968 while assigned to Detachment B56, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Republic of Vietnam.
On the morning of 2 May 1968, a 12-man Special Forces Reconnaissance Team was inserted by helicopters in a dense jungle area west of Loc Ninh, Vietnam to gather intelligence information about confirmed large-scale enemy activity.
This area was controlled and routinely patrolled by the North Vietnamese Army. After a short period of time on the ground, the team met heavy enemy resistance, and requested emergency extraction.
Three helicopters attempted extraction, but were unable to land due to intense enemy small arms and anti-aircraft fire.
Sergeant Benavidez was at the Forward Operating Base in Loc Ninh monitoring the operation by radio when these helicopters returned to off-load wounded crew members and to assess aircraft damage.
Sergeant Benavidez voluntarily boarded a returning aircraft to assist in another extraction attempt. Realizing that all the team members were either dead or wounded and unable to move to the pickup zone, he directed the aircraft to a nearby clearing where he jumped from the hovering helicopter, and ran approximately 75 meters under withering small arms fire to the crippled team.
Prior to reaching the team's position he was wounded in his right leg, face, and head. Despite these painful injuries, he took charge, repositioning the team members and directing their fire to facilitate the landing of an extraction aircraft, and the loading of wounded and dead team members.
He then threw smoke canisters to direct the aircraft to the team's position. Despite his severe wounds and under intense enemy fire, he carried and dragged half of the wounded team members to the awaiting aircraft.
He then provided protective fire by running alongside the aircraft as it moved to pick up the remaining team members.
As the enemy's fire intensified, he hurried to recover the body and classified documents on the dead team leader. When he reached the leader's body, Sergeant Benavidez was severely wounded by small arms fire in the abdomen and grenade fragments in his back.
At nearly the same moment, the aircraft pilot was mortally wounded, and his helicopter crashed. Although in extremely critical condition due to his multiple wounds, Sergeant Benavidez secured the classified documents and made his way back to the wreckage, where he aided the wounded out of the overturned aircraft, and gathered the stunned survivors into a defensive perimeter.
Under increasing enemy automatic weapons and grenade fire, he moved around the perimeter distributing water and ammunition to his weary men, reinstilling in them a will to live and fight. Facing a buildup of enemy opposition with a beleaguered team, Sergeant Benavidez mustered his strength, began calling in tactical air strikes and directed the fire from supporting gunships to suppress the enemy's fire and so permit another extraction attempt. He was wounded again in his thigh by small arms fire while administering first aid to a wounded team member just before another extraction helicopter was able to land.
His indomitable spirit kept him going as he began to ferry his comrades to the craft. On his second trip with the wounded, he was clubbed from additional wounds to his head and arms before killing his adversary. He then continued under devastating fire to carry the wounded to the helicopter.
Upon reaching the aircraft, he spotted and killed two enemy soldiers who were rushing the craft from an angle that prevented the aircraft door gunner from firing upon them.
With little strength remaining, he made one last trip to the perimeter to ensure that all classified material had been collected or destroyed, and to bring in the remaining wounded. Only then, in extremely serious condition from numerous wounds and loss of blood, did he allow himself to be pulled into the extraction aircraft.
Sergeant Benavidez' gallant choice to join voluntarily his comrades who were in critical straits, to expose himself constantly to withering enemy fire, and his refusal to be stopped despite numerous severe wounds, saved the lives of at least eight men.
His fearless personal leadership, tenacious devotion to duty, and extremely valorous actions in the face of overwhelming odds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect the utmost credit on him and the United States Army."
- Medal of Honor citation
One can only hope to have half the strength, honor, & courage of this fine man.
And in addition to all that,he was one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.
An inspiration for all.
This is a true hero. A Medal of Honor well deserved. I am glad he is Mexican descendant and showing so much commitment and heroism to protect other American soldiers and by serving our country. For those who dear to call Mexicans other than patriots , his story will stand in history to show the value of an honorable man and his wisdom. Thank you Mr Roy Benavidez, May God bless you and your family always. 💚💚💚
True hero.
When I served in the USMC, Mexicans hands down were some toughest MF's I have ever had the pleasure to serve with.
@@burtmurphy6261biggest minority group in the Marine Corps!!!
You are 💯 % correct that hero stands as a testament to his parents both adoptive parents and his biological parents, he stands as an example of heroism and humility and he is the definition of honor and bravery and as a man who served almost ten years in the United States Army and I am the son of a retired U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of a military family and my family has been military for many generations, serving in every war as far back as the war of 1812, and my father held this great man in the highest regard, may he rest in eternal peace in the Palm of the Divine Hands which hung the stars in the night sky and may God bless his family for loaning their beloved patriarch to America and if I ever hear anyone say anything about Mexican American people and calling them anything other than human beings they will have to answer to me for any insult and should anyone doubt their roles in building this nation of ours they can watch this video and tell me if they would do for America what this humble and honest and humorous hero did for his country and his friends. I wish I could have known this man it would have been the greatest honor of my life. When you look up the word hero in every dictionary there is a picture of Roy Benevidez. He makes Chuck Norris look like a pussy lol
He's native American to.
Every American should know who Roy P Benavidez is
Agreed.
ALL YOU CAN SAY IS " WHAT A GREAT
AMERICAN!!! THANK-YOU!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
His story never gets old. So again with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, I watch and listen. Our country has so many amazing people that made this country what it is.
This is the only country on God's green earth where someone can change their life for the better! Hard work and a positive attitude will take you far in life!
God Bless Mr, Benavidez and his family and God Bless the United States of America!🇺🇸
The only country 😂😂😂
My dad met Roy benavidez had his friends house. Roy benavidez and my dad's friend where lifelong friends from childhood. My father said that Roy was a very impressive man and also a very humble man. With all the woke people today, it is nice to see that we still have some
A type toxic male masculinity in this country. Someone who was willing to state that he still loved the United States of America and ask God to bless it. He was someone that was proud to be American and not afraid state so.
this man is a LEGEND!
THIS is America!!!
The more I watch this video the more I realized it went straight to my soul hearing this humble man talk it brought a tear to my eyes several times what an unbelievable person
same here
He was there
What a story. I read his book many years ago. But hearing him tell it on video is inspiring. RIP Master Sergeant.
How can one feel sorry for themselves after seeing what this guy went through.
RIP soldier, you made America proud, you made us proud.
Semper Fi
I have just watched this in amazement. There is bravery and then there is Master Sergeant Benavidez. Should you look up the word Bravery in a dictionary it should simply quote his name. Total respect to this warrior from the Vietnam War.
True hero.
Amerika soha nem harcolt saját földjén,!!!a saját szabadságáért, Korea,
Vietnám,
Afganisztán, Irak ,
Grenada,!!!?
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@@jozsefflaiszrevolutionary war,American civil war the Mexican American war did you forget about those
That man was all heart in more ways than one.
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Thank you master sergeant. R.I.P.
True hero.
I can watch this every day . God bless This man. He was a true american hero and more importantly an amazing human being. RIP Master Sergeant
The man is an immortal.
Super human.
Thank you for your patriotism! ........Sgt. JL USAF
Thank you, Sir.
This man is the REAL Rambo. NO JOKE, What an inspirational gentleman.
Makes me proud to have American blood running thru my veins! He is an American Bad Ass! Heart pounding from the action and his great personality! God Bless America and her history of heroes!
True hero indeed.
Bad ass man thank u Mr Benavedez. RiP..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Please honor him by spelling his last name correctly. It is BENAVIDEZ! It's the least we can do for him after all he did for his fellow officers and the USA. Thank you for your service Master Sergeant Benavidez. God rest your soul. We need more people like this courageous man and I think this video should be shown in the Junior/Senior High Schools so that they can gain confidence and respect for not only this warrior/hero, but for all humankind. This country needs A LOT of help and it's NOT going to happen with another 4 years of Trump and his "people!" RIP Sir.🇺🇸🙏to
My God! What a hero!
True hero.
What a great team leader and a exceptional American military hero and one hell of a bad ass .
I have seen this before and it’s still amazing!! This man is nothing less than a legend!! 👍🇨🇦
True hero.
this video made me emotional, a true inspiration for every young man and woman who calls themselves and American.
Thank you for your comment, Sir. I agree with you.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸THANK YOU SIR 🖒❤ WHAT A GREAT AMERICAN SOLDIER 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤👊
Valor is a common trait among Yaqui warriors. One of the best examples I've seen so far is Roy Benavidez.
He is the Best! His actions that day stack up to any final stand to have ever taken place in the History of Man! God Bless this Man!
It makes me sick these people who take a knee! It's Pathetic!
Valor is a trait of all Mexicans 🇲🇽💯
Despite what he’s been through, this soldier had a great sense of humor
he's Mexican :)
@@Mexicano1768 don’t know how that pertains to my comment, but ok 🤷♂️
@@Rockinruffhouser Mexicans have a great sense of humor. We are always poking fun out of ourselves and make the best of every situation with jokes!
Yea tho I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death ,I will fear no evil,for I’m the baddest sob in the Valley! Well said . As one Vet. To another , I salute you!
Some stories are so amazing that no one could possibly make them up. God bless you, sir.--Tom Reilly
Every time I feel down I listen to Roy’s speech and it motivates me.
There should be a school in every city in America named after him. Every American should know the story of his bravery not just on the battle field but of his bravery during his recovery and rehab.
They don't make like they used to and every generation has their own hero's!
Thank you for your comment, Sir.
Yes,"they" do. We just don't recognize them for who they are until they by chance happen to be put in a situation where they step forward and expose their true selves.
This MAN is a STUD!
I was in the Beach Pavilion at Ft Sam Houston in 1967 during MSGT Roy Benavides’ two stays between 1966 & 1968
Going LIVE tomorrow at 11:30am MST (1:30pm EST) for a BIG announcement!
Super human.
What a bad ass.
Indeed. A true selfless warrior. Please let me know what topics you would like me to cover.
God Bless this Warrior! He is American Greatness and Heroism Personified! May He Rest in Grace and Majesty for All of Eternity.....
Very few dropped behind the lines made it out. Some still MIA. You find your fear becoming so strong that it starts numbing your entire body, some died of blood loss because they never knew they were wounded and kept fighting until they dropped. That is how this brave Master Sergeant was able to continue fighting with all those wounds. Semper Fi my Brother
A true hero.
the BEST MOH story i have listen to...
Proud of you MSGT ROY BENAVSDEZ SALUTE YOU PEET OOSTHUIZEN S. AFRICA.
A True American Warrior...
God Bless....
True hero.
Thank you for all your distinguished service to America, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez! Rest in Peace, Hero!
I am a veteran , served in the U.S Navy from 1998 - 2002 , Went to Iraq as a civilian contractor, fixed helicopters under heavy enemy fire. Blackhawks, Apaches and Chinooks. I was born and grew up in Peru until i was 12 years old. I was joked at my early navy years because of my limited english. But indeed the little english i new i spoked also with a southern accent. Now after decades serving in aviation i am a proud FAA Licensed Aircraft mechanic and structures repairman working for Spirit Airlines, Detroit Michigan
Thank you, Sir.
What a man.
True hero.
This man is real hero in every sense of the word! I wish I could of met him to expess my profound gratitude for his service and sacrifice. We need more men like him in this rotten world. RIP, Sir.
Thank you very muchas gracias for posting this,his story is inspiring, we must see his story on a blockbuster, im going to try to pass his message,may God Almighty bless his soul.
A true hero.
God bless him.
True hero indeed.
But does he clean windows? You’re a better man than me. Rest in peace Soldier. Semper Fi.
Guys like this is what gets me heated when people don’t respect the flag or the national anthem! 🫡 to you sir! 🇺🇸
My mama was carrying me at that moment.
I feel like .....
I feel like some men thought of me that day.
Thank you all, i owe it all to you.
I'm still waiting for his movie what a hero his story needs to be in Hollywood
His story needs to be told, appreciated, memorialized, but not necessarily by an un-American, un-Patriotic bunch of libtards like those in Hollywood.
True hero.
@@fasteddie4107 I think his story will be more appreciated in a video game
An honor and privelage to hear this Hero
Agreed. A true hero and great communicator.
True Warrior..through and through..
I've only seen this quote and can't take credit for it,but "Thank God Such Men Existed".
God bless him. There is no race all I see is a true American Man and much more. The year 2020 what has happened to our country .We true American Men like this great man to steer us out of this situation
OMG what a lovely man
Super human.
What a legend.He thoroughly deserved that medal.A true leader.
The man was a total bad ass. All The Way.
True hero.
where is his movie!!!! a true Mexican Rambo
the love of country and his brothers in arms more than him self.
God gives the biggest challenges to his toughest warriors!! Duty country honor above all love and peace!
I love this story.
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True hero.
Thank you ....
Wow.....no words but thank you...
Wow powerful message.
I LOVE AMERICA
God's country.
True hero.
True Warrior
Yes.
It makes me sick these people who take a knee! It's Pathetic!
Taking a knee has nothing to do with disrespect toward the troops...
@@XxRecklessx Then so be it then...If you don't then your some bs racist & so if it's like that then if don't take a knee it has nothing to do being a racists...It goes both ways...
@@XxRecklessx ITS DISRESPECT FOR THOSE DIED FOR OUR FREEDOM TODAY
Well as a veteran myself I see nothing wrong with someone expressing their freedoms that all vets have fought for throughout the years. I look at them taking a knee as opposing an oppressor not spiting in my face nor any of my brothers and sisters who have served. I don't agree with many things people do and say but I realize they have the right to do so.
Hey douche, this guy fought for their right to do that. Stop being a f ing idiot.
Absolutely amazing man!!
May this give you inspiration...
A Very Remarkable Man ! I Believe He Would be Angry to See What Has Happened to the Country in 3 Short Years !
Salute! MSG....Thank You for your service. Awesome NCO.
American Hero! 🇺🇸
We need more men like this in America today.
Let's tell the story make a movie of this honorable man !
A true Man ! And a true American 🇺🇸!!!
Agreed.
He's a real life superhero
I always tell people this guy should be wearing a cape.
He Deserves a Statue and a Holiday in his name.
👏 👏 👏
Agreed.
Unbelievable! True Red White and Blue Hero!
God bless this great man.
These brave men should be the celebrities. Not actors pretending to save the world from evil.
Colon Castratednick and his Nike nitwits should see this.
Of all the people who served during the Vietnam War he will always be the most inspiring men i have ever heard of. We would read the UPI reports on the ship but we never got to hear the stories of men like him who you experienced so much in their efforts to save their comrads in such extreme circumstances . God bless all who served.
And these days we have men dressing up as women smh. This is what this country is based on and is truly about. This man is a true hero. God rest your soul master sergeant Roy benavidez. I wish i could give more than 1 like.
Beyond the call of duty of honor.
HuuuAaaahhh. Sgt. Richard Cabral
Thank you, Sir.
This Great American Hero and Patriot went straight to Heaven!! ❤🇺🇸❤
Tremendous. Thank You.
Regan was The Most Humble Speaker.
Rest In The Heavens Warrior 🇺🇲
Much Respect
El Campo Texas
A true American hero!
Yes!
The only authentic American that could speak German with a Southern accent 😂😂😂❤❤
love this guy
Yes.
It's lucky Rambo didn't meet this guy.
Respect
God bless
A real héroe 💪🏼💪🏼⭐️⭐️👏🏻👏🏻
Man of honor served our country we can live in Free dome
His call sign was “tango, mike, mike. That Mean Mexican.
Extra-ordinary Valor
Super human!
Thanks All Warriors For Our Freedom RIP Benavides
Saint Peter took Heaven's gates off the Hinges to let this man into Heaven
Impressive! I am a veteran with friends who died in Vietnam.
Now more than ever we must fight the enemy within (www.ae911truth.org). If we don't, we not only betray our fallen heroes, we betray our country and our assassinated (fallen) leaders: John F. Kennedy (who would have saved 58,000 troops and millions of Vietnamese), Robert F. Kennedy (his brother), Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X. The war is on. Let's do our duty and bring these criminals to justice. Let's fight the enemy within, an enemy who is turning humanity into cannon fodder.