Leadership Speech: Courage Under Fire

Given by First Sergeant Darnell E. Patton

[@jonathanhawke9681]

Great speach from a great Marine. You taught me some college classes while we were in 2/4 back around 2007-2008. You always looked out for your junior Marines, the USMC needs more leaders like you. Enjoy your retirement

[@zaklara]

Wow! Amazing! As a former Marine who now teaches cadets I am going to show this video and have them discuss it. If your ever in California / LA and want to speak my cadets at my military school let me know!

[@HARDMINDED]

Thanks for the words. I do make it out there from time to time, so it's possible. Thanks again!

[@zaklara]

North Valley Military Institute. Look up Lara in the directory.
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[@HARDMINDED]

Will do. Thanks.

[@zaklara]

Showing this video to my cadets again, grades 6-12! They Love it!

[@christianmathison1182]

Thank good I was able to learn from this man. What’s so powerful about this speech is that it’s not a speech, it’s him being him!

[@brauliomartinez6134]

This is freakin motivating! Leaders like you are hard to find in the Marine Corps nowadays.

[@HARDMINDED]

Thanks!

[@carlosrosales844]

Back in August 1994 he was my drill instructor in MCRD San Diego Ca. Platoon 2047. Back then he was in E5. Thank you sergeant major Patton

[@HARDMINDED]

Semper Fidelis, motivator!

[@Alvinicem]

This was the best 1stSgt MARSOC had, wish I had him when I was enslisted...miss him...Love you Darnell, wish you the best.

[@authenticleadership_drpatton]

Thank you! That means a lot to me. Love and miss you as well!

[@jayvasquez8948]

Absolutely great speech

[@TheScribe114]

FIDELIS!

[@kennethallison4804]

In 2005 I had then Ssgt Patton for a short time as a DI before he moved on to another platoon after 1st phase. Man he could call cadence when marching on the parade deck.

[@gunfreak]

No greater truth has been spoken. That's how I strived to be during my career. Semper Fidelis and congratulations.

[@HARDMINDED]

Semper Fidelis to you!

[@giffordiv]

Rah

[@stephenwisker7517]

Leaders eat last

[@CapeCodGunny]

Bravo Zulu First Sergeant.

[@williamdufour4826]

Exactly character counts regards!

[@prepared2thrive101]

Amen Brother!