His recon code-name in the military phonetic alphabet of Tango-Mike-Mike (TMM) was for That Mad Mexican. He gave some great speeches before passing, ever a proud American and soldier. He has highways, parks, an American Legion chapter, and even a U.S. Navy ship named after him (USNS Benavidez T-AKR-306).
As a former Marine and combat veteran lots of men would of risked their lives to save their buddies you can never be closer than someone you have gone through combat with
Master Sargent Benavidez is a true Texan and American hero. He came up from less than nothing to become an example of how to be not just an American, Texan or a soldier but how to be a leader and a hero. I believe that all students in 7th grade Texas History in our public schools here in Texas learn about him.
I'm from Missouri and even when I was young I was a big history buff... After watching a special about Mr Benavidez I requested that my history teacher had to tell everyone what happened... We ended up reading the after action report... Alot of teenagers had tears by the end of it. I mean a soldier's courage cannot be compared to anything we can imagine.
High School teammate was a friend of Roy’s. They would meet at rodeos. Said he was a great guy. I’ve watched some speeches he was very funny. Talking about the being the only person speaking German with a Texas accent.
Audie L Murphy is one you should cover. Most decorated US soldier of World War 2. He was a hell of a soldier, and passed over by the Marine Corp and Paratroopers because he was too short. Great video.
@@srey6710 Yup, To hell and back. From what I heard he was a pain to please on that one, he kept trying to get things exactly as he remembered them. Good man haunted by a lot of demons.
Not to take anything away from Audie but many modern day historians believe his exploits were exaggerating by those who used him to sell war bonds and entertainment.
@@rimehoarfrost3059 I think when people say Americans, they automatically include Canada, because we're on the same continent and we're neighbors. We love our Canadian family.
I don't know if anyone will agree with me; it's ok... In my mind you two are heroes of a sort as well because you use your videos to teach and to help others remember, and you do it with respect and dignity... God Bless!!
I am one of very few American service members who can say that I was a basic training instructor for people who had already gone to some form of basic training as I was an instructor for the Warrior transition course, which allowed other services to join the United States army. But not without our mandatory training program with which we saw much success and I have many memories of meeting. People who I would have never known existed, ranging from sub mariners to aircraft maintenance personnel to. Coast guard gunners and many other jobs within the united states military
I had the honor of meeting Master Sergeant Benavidez back in the early 1990's, a few years before his death. He had served with my brother-in-law Master Sergeant Herbert Patron in Vietnam and had been good friends with him and when I attended a Special Forces Convention in Las Vegas with Herbie I was introduced to him. Even in his 60's he was a ball of fire and gave an amazing speech about Duty, Honor and Country which left the crowd stunned and in tears. He is more of a hero than anyone could possibly imagine. If you want to look into another Medal of Honor recipient, check out Sergeant First Class Alwyn C Cashe, who received it posthumously this past year. He passed away in 2005 due to massive second and third degree burns over 75% of his body received when his Bradley Fighting vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device in Iraq. After he escaped the vehicle, 6 men were still trapped in the troop compartment. The vehicles fuel cell had ruptured and exploded and Sgt Cashe's uniform was soaked in fuel. Despite already being injured and soaked in fuel, he went back into the vehicle six times to bring out his boys. By the time he was done, his clothing had been burned off his body and he had suffered massive burns. But he refused to be treated until his men were. Eventually he had to be sedated for his own good. He was transferred first to Germany for further treatment and then on to Texas and the US Army's premier burn center, where he lingered until the injuries caused his death in November 2005. I am proud to say I was part of a Facebook group dedicated to getting his earlier award for bravery upgraded to the MOH and with help from so many people here in the US and from around the world, his wife Tamara was presented with the Medal in December of 2021 after a 16 year fight to get it done. He is also a true hero.
Knowing the story I actually chuckled at the "Doctors said he'd never walk again" part. I wouldn't bet he'll never walk again NOW and he's been dead for 25 years.
During his initial jump in to save them, the helicopter couldn't drop lower than thirty feet or roughly 9 meters and when he jumped he broke both his legs. Just helps put all that in more perspective.
From serving in the war in Vietnam, you live day by day with death tugging at your shoulder. It is a memory that will never go completely out of you head. It is like a permanent night mare.
I think I may have met this man. I was very young but I was stationed at Fort Bragg, 1988 to 92’. One Sunday morning I was on what’s called CQ (Charge of Quarters) and we got a call from battalion headquarters that a Vietnam war hero was on the base and that we should look out for him(that was rare). His name was well known at the time as a legend but no one had really met him. He walked up to the barracks, he was by himself and he very quiet, didn’t say much at all. The Sergeant in charge was in awe of him. The reason I think it’s the same guy is because unlike today there weren’t as many Hispanics in the military and I can only think of one Hispanic war hero from 82 Airborne during the Vietnam war.
I tell my friends about your channel. I hope that helps you. I love this story. I've seen it before and actually watched him giving speeches. Truly an American hero. ❤❤
The men who served in MAC-V SOG (Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group), an elite unit tasked with covert missions into areas by law US troops were forbidden to go were the best of tbe absolute best. They had a 100% casualty rate. Every member who served on Spike (Long Range Reconnaissance) Teams from 1964 to 1972 was either Killed, Wounded or listed as Missing in Action. This man had served with SOG. Small six man recon teams, normally 2-3 American SF troops and a small number of south Vietnamese troops alone in Laos or Cambodia on secret missions without artillery or ground support in areas crawling with thousands of NVA or VC. They were a special breed of warrior and thank God for em
Abdominal wound, eviscerated with dehiscence, two leg bullet wounds, back shrapnel, no morphine cuts bruises blood everywhere. There are no words. Wouldn’t believe a movie script either.
I ain't going to lie my heart is crying this makes me proud of being an American stories like this of true bravery, I hate that word being tossed around like and everyday saying like this person's brave for doing that and that's persons brave for doing this, this is true heroism and bravery.
While going to Nursing School I worked with spinal cord injury patients doing home care as a job. I worked with quadriplegic Vietnam vets with another friend in the nursing program and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I was just a teen when the war ended and it always horrified me the way returning soldiers were treated. Well I won't get into that. Loving your channel. 😎
My Grandpa and Grandma both served in Vietnam. My Grandpa was an officer who would interrogate many Viet Kong Soldiers deciding if they were Viet Kong or a Vietnamese Villager Most of interrogations was delt with a Gun in his hand. My Grandma was Nurse mostly dealt with Burn victims.
You are thinking of someone completely different. You are thinking of Desmond Doss who was a medic that refused to use a gun due to his religious beliefs. This group also has a video out about him called "The Medic Who Fought a War without A Weapon"
I don't have the right words to truly explain my feelings. This true legend was part immigrant, part native American. Neither class were treated as humans back then. He made it as a Green Beret AFTER such a horrific injury, and did so much for the Nation that truly hazed him during his formative years. This shows that even the best of people in the worst of times can and should care for their brethren. I cannot even fathom going into a enemy-controlled zone, without the support of a ranged weapon like a rifle. I truly hope his legacy never wanes, and our future military members respect and look up to his example.
Ive seen stories about this man before, his actions that day under near constant enemy fire while wounded multiple times by gunfire and bayonet and then some just leaves me speechless. I revere and respect anyone who goes into harms way for our and others freedom as so many repeatedly do, but more often than we know there are men like this who go so far above and beyond the call of duty while badly wounded under dire conditions its just beyond words how they can keep going let alone save so many lives. The words selfless and Hero defintely apply here along with many others. RIP Roy Benavidez
If you guys liked this story, look him up on youtube, he tells the story in his own words, not long after he received his medal Of Honor. the Man is THE definition of American badass.
Interesting! Elders: we were taught as children how to hide and(blend in with natural surroundings) coup- stealth+hunting,live off the land and show no pain,run out to the mountains 13 miles away and back (marathon) My Uncle's would say..a bunch of little warriors all before the age of 13..playing! 😊(Physical training) My grandparents were warriors right off the plains (1830's-1880's):1900's-2023. *Indian Territory ( Oklahoma) Indian Nations*
Thank you for reacting to this legend of a man. He is well known. I am an Army and Air Force veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. I love how much you honor the United States 🇺🇸.
Beesley, you were thinking of a terrific movie by the name of "Hacksaw Ridge" when you were talking about a medic who saved over 100 soldiers, many of whom had treated him terribly during Boot Camp. Also, you pronounced it correctly--beret = ber-A. He mispronounced his heritage as YACK-we; it's actually pronounced YACK-ee (Yaqui). Side note: the Yaqui are on a reservation just outside of Tucson, AZ. Based upon the picture I found on the google search, the dancers in the village that the guys helped in the '60s version of "The Magnificent 7" were dressed as Yaquis, and doing a tribal dance. Montagnards (MAHN-tahn-yards) are the hill people of Vietnam, and fierce fighters.
What a remarkable man! Please watch the video of Sgt. Barry Sadler on the Jimmy Dean Show. (Yes, the sausage guy's show.) Staff Sgt. Barry Sandler wrote and sang, "The Ballad of the Green Beret".
You guys should check out his speech "Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez Message To America" It's a great speech and shows him in a human light as where I think this video lends itself to people trying to poke holes in his legacy. His story is something out of a movie, and this cartoon quick look format does it no justice. 9/10 it seems like those who react to this particular video say something "Ohhh, come on now" and refuse to believe. I am sure much like any story not told by the man himself parts will be embellished a bit, but it's fairly accurate.
The one you did about the medic you were talking about actually has a great true story movie about it directed by clint eastwood called "Hacksaw Ridge". You both should definitely do a movie reaction to that, trust me it is a must watch!
I think this is why we love and respect our flag the way we do. That flag represents our men and women who fight to keep our country free. As well as the freedom of other countries we fight for. Thanks for watching this. And have a great day!
US Navy veteran. You cannot possibly understand (not your fault) the bond that forms when the people around you are just as willing to sacrifice everything for you as you are to sacrifice everything for them. We use the word Brother, though that doesn't begin to cover the emotion. It don't end at discharge either. I would still take a bullet for any of them.
Guy and gal, if you are looking for military videos, "Midway from the Japanese Perspective, part 1" by Montemayor is really something. Impressive to look at the battle through the bird's eye view of the Japanese commander.
I like your content. It's a nice break from so much heavy stuff going on now. Love going to your country. I find y'all friendly and I love all the history
Remarkable story. President Reagan was right…if you would write that script for a movie no one would believe it yet it was true. I heard the movie Rambo was based on him but I’m not sure that’s right? He was an incredible man. Great reaction. 😃
Roy's actions were super human. What he did, and that he survived, are unbelievable. Listen to his speech of 1991. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_oUtJxE4sjs.html You cannot forget the others involved, especially the helicopter crews that knowingly flew into this situation. Highest respect, for skill and courage.
Wish you like left a link in description for people who can go to the original video but also that want to go to his channel cause i know I follow him but just was saying it cause just noticed it wasn't there since I don't remember that RU-vidrs name
Bless him , I bet he does not see himself as a hero at all , many recipients of the medal of honor or the victoria cross were very humble and never boasted about there war efforts..🙂✌
You should watch the movie Hacksaw Ridge which is the true story of an American soldier in World War 2. He was a Seventh Day Adventist and didn’t believe in killing so he didn’t carry a weapon. So, he became a medic and ended up saving 75 men without killing one person and having to use any weapon. That movie will give you all the feels, I’m talking boohoo crying nonstop for at least 30 minutes after watching.
It's not a video, it's a website, but if you want to be impressed, laugh your ass off, and be appalled, you should read the Badass of the Week entry on Dudley "Mush" Morton. He was a submarine commander in WWII who completely revolutionized the idea of what subs could do.
I think a really awesome reaction video series would be Extra History's 'Admiral Yi'. He and Roy are probably drinking beers somewhere out in the Universe right now.
