A Return to Reality of Real Heroism

[MJ DeMarco]

Amidst the shameful and gluttonous pageantry of Michael Jackson's death the media has bestowed (or beleaguered) upon us, I found this a honorable return to the reality of REAL HEROISM.

The video is LONG but well worth the watch. I watched every second and was brought to tears .... the turn out for the procession was absolutely incredible.

http://e.blip.tv/scripts/flash/show...//blip.tv/?utm_source=brandlink&enablejs=true

From: http://freedomremembered.com/index.php/staff-sgt-john-c-beale/

Sgt 1st Class John C. Beale of Riverdale, Georgia graduated from Riverdale High School. He served in the United States Army from 1991 through 1994 and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He later joined the National Guard in 2005 after a strong desire to return to military service. His father, is a former sailor and a military career was also John’s goal in life. In his civilian job, he worked for the Clayton County Water Authority. He was also very involved with the authority’s youth programs and liked to participate in career days at local schools. After John married he moved to McDonough, Georgia where he lived with his wife Crystal and their two children. John died at age 39 near Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. John was a member of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Crystal; children, Christopher and Calye; father, William B. Beale; brothers, Michael and Timothy; grandfather, William R. Beale; father-in-law, David Collier; brother-in-law, David E. Collier among others. Major Kevin Jenrette and Specialist Jeffrey Jordan were also killed in the attack.

Thank you Mr. Beale for your service. Because of you and others like you, I have freedom. Because of you and your sacrifice, I am free. I am forever indebted. May you rest in peace and god bless.

 

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[hatterasguy]

I was brought to tears as well, heroism is a word that I think is used to lightly. He is a real hero. We can only make an attempt to repay the debt we owe him, by making sure this country reamains free.

Medal of Honor Citations

If you ever have time you should read through a few of these. The level of honor and bravery shown by these souls is hard to put into words.