What a hero among heroes from action long ago in the jungles that we never saw before. From terror and constant fear that we had to live with or couldn't survive. Then the " Who gives a flying fxxk what happens, and when the xhit hits the fan, you go for what you know, hatred and rage takes over, runs through your mind and body. You want to kill every gook, Charlie, VC, or NVA. They all count when you see one of your own KIA. Never forget!
My father, brother and I went to his funeral. My father was a really good friend of Mr. Benavides. I met him several times, but I was too young to remember, so I never got a chance to know him. But the way my father talks about him, I know he was one hell of a man.
I'm ashamed that i just now heard of another great Hero and stories like these all too often are unheard. I am proud to be an American. RIP MSgt. Benavidez.
I was a Huey slick pilot on this mission. Keep in mind, Roy was NOT assigned to this mission. He was at Loc Ninh monitoring the radio and heard the team was in deep danger. A slick on the mission returned to Loc Ninh to offload wounded crewmembers, refuel, and get ammo and med supplies for the team, planning on a high-speed, treetop-level drop since the LZ was so hot. Roy jumped aboard and begged the pilot, WO Larry McKibben, to get him into the LZ. He begged to be dropped into the inferno.
If You have access to old Readers Digest Paper Back's they wrote about him its Title was a Medal for Roy. Please Find it and read It. You will find out he had just got back to Viet Nam and had no assignment. but Took the Place of a Wounded Door gunner to help with the rescue. Truly Amazing
My brother Dave was KIA Quang gi Province June 2nd,1970.I was there in 71 & 72. I look back and think...why?The North Vietnamese never threatened our freedom.MacNamera admitted the Gulf of Tonkin incident was a lie.58,000 American soldiers DIED because the politicians lied.WMD's ?? Can anybody see the never ending pattern here?The only ones I see threatning our freedom is Congress.Their dismanteling the Constitution.
Lets see Chuck Norris top AK Rounds, White hot grenade shrapnel, Bayonet to the gut, broken jaw from a butt of an AK to the face, and 8 Vietnamese killing machines.
I met MSG Benavidez when I was going through AIT at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo in 1990. He stuck me as a man that had pride in himself and pride in his country.
@TheFrankiem80 "daaaaaaaamn dont f*** with us mexicans"
I wish that you losers who identify yourselves as mexicans would stop trying to gather glory from the deeds of an AMERICAN. You may be from the same ethnic background, but that's the only thing that you have in common.
@911sanitarium oh i would have loved to have met him too! I got his autograph about a year ago when i was reading a page on the most amazing medal of honor recipients. When i read his i was so in shock and awe that i went on ebay to see if i could find his autograph and i found ONE! I was so lucky, there was literally one on the whole internet and i got it for like 50 bucks. I love his story, Im an army guy and green berets are my FAVORITE and Vietnam is my favorite war to study. A forgotten war
@MRcalibrecincuenta I remember when I was like maybe 10(?) That my family was invited to Houston to see a play about it. Was really good. You wouldn't believe this, but Edward James Olmos want(ed) to make a movie about it. - Ben, Oldest Grandchild of Roy
Because of men like Roy P. Benavidez we are able to enjoy our freedom and liberty. It does not matter the race of a hero we should all be grateful for their heroism. I am so proud to know family members of this brave man. I wish I would have thanked him before his passing. I have told this story to my son and he is so proud of Sgt Benavides. May his soul rest in peace.
It disgusts me absolutely disgusts me that this only has 1500 views. Our country is fucking pathetic. There isnt many of us left. Us as in people who would take the time to watch this video. Were a dieing breed and this is a pathetic country. But be proud of what it used to be! and what it is meant to stand for! But boys, sorry but were outnumbered BIG TIME.
Does anyone not believe this is one of the greatest acts of bravery ever told? Roy Benavidez would say he was just dong his job. He was in an impossible situation and somehow prevailed. A true hero that we are honored to have in our history. Thank You so much Roy and we will never forget.
Instead of hearing acts of bravery like this, we always hear about some Hollywood idiots getting divorced or some other crap like Chalie Sheen. If you want to see another neat story type Frank Buckles 106 years old the last World War I veteran
What a hero among heroes from action long ago in the jungles that we never saw before. From terror and constant fear that we had to live with or couldn't survive. Then the " Who gives a flying fxxk what happens, and when the xhit hits the fan, you go for what you know, hatred and rage takes over, runs through your mind and body. You want to kill every gook, Charlie, VC, or NVA. They all count when you see one of your own KIA. Never forget!
johnwstaff 3 days ago
Chuck Norris who? I am proud to have served in Iraq as a hispanic knowing someone like him did it first. R.I.P. God bless this Real Hero.
11bravo1911 1 week ago
13 years after the fact? He fought for his country, then he had to fight for his benefits?
Great Soldier, Great American, Great Human being.
Thanks to all the men and women who have served and are till serving.
shogomad 2 weeks ago
I'm proud to have met him a few times at Audie Murphy Hospital in San Antonio. May he Rest in Peace.
sistohern 3 weeks ago
My father, brother and I went to his funeral. My father was a really good friend of Mr. Benavides. I met him several times, but I was too young to remember, so I never got a chance to know him. But the way my father talks about him, I know he was one hell of a man.
diegoelopez 1 month ago
I'm ashamed that i just now heard of another great Hero and stories like these all too often are unheard. I am proud to be an American. RIP MSgt. Benavidez.
HItmanofTX 1 month ago
Another amazing story. God bless all these men and women. I would like to personaly thank them all. Thank you.
acdctwo 1 month ago
I was a Huey slick pilot on this mission. Keep in mind, Roy was NOT assigned to this mission. He was at Loc Ninh monitoring the radio and heard the team was in deep danger. A slick on the mission returned to Loc Ninh to offload wounded crewmembers, refuel, and get ammo and med supplies for the team, planning on a high-speed, treetop-level drop since the LZ was so hot. Roy jumped aboard and begged the pilot, WO Larry McKibben, to get him into the LZ. He begged to be dropped into the inferno.
gryhnd25 1 month ago 4
@gryhnd25 Thank you for your service!
Fredmelott 1 month ago
wow.....un-frikin-believable......God bless
IDFrules 1 month ago
USNS_Benavidez_(T-AKR_306). A Ship Named after him
blackjackhp 2 months ago
If You have access to old Readers Digest Paper Back's they wrote about him its Title was a Medal for Roy. Please Find it and read It. You will find out he had just got back to Viet Nam and had no assignment. but Took the Place of a Wounded Door gunner to help with the rescue. Truly Amazing
blackjackhp 2 months ago
HOOAH!
USAE9Ret 2 months ago
My brother Dave was KIA Quang gi Province June 2nd,1970.I was there in 71 & 72. I look back and think...why?The North Vietnamese never threatened our freedom.MacNamera admitted the Gulf of Tonkin incident was a lie.58,000 American soldiers DIED because the politicians lied.WMD's ?? Can anybody see the never ending pattern here?The only ones I see threatning our freedom is Congress.Their dismanteling the Constitution.
nerblebun 2 months ago 2
its menn like these that should be on the wheaties boxes
melgibsonsballs 2 months ago
Actually he was born in Cuero and then moved to El Campo where he grew up.
He was my friend.
texaswader 2 months ago
yeah a true mexican/american hero
ColGerardo 2 months ago
@ColGerardo You had a amazing freind. God bless you and all the others that fought in these wars.
acdctwo 1 month ago
Chuck Norris spends his free time blogging Roy Benavidez facts.
turtlemouth 3 months ago
Thank Sgt. Benavidez!!
sgtzsquad 3 months ago
<3
oImage 3 months ago
he lived in cuero tx,, any 1 live close to corpus christi tx
jbbuendia21 4 months ago
no man left behind hoorah!
AndrewRay14 4 months ago
I cant see through my tears. What a true American.
One78shovel 4 months ago 11
Lets see Chuck Norris top AK Rounds, White hot grenade shrapnel, Bayonet to the gut, broken jaw from a butt of an AK to the face, and 8 Vietnamese killing machines.
mec567 4 months ago
I met MSG Benavidez when I was going through AIT at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo in 1990. He stuck me as a man that had pride in himself and pride in his country.
The world lost a good man when he passed away.
lwwoern 4 months ago 2
daaaaaaaamn dont f*** with us mexicans
TheFrankiem80 5 months ago
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@TheFrankiem80 "daaaaaaaamn dont f*** with us mexicans"
I wish that you losers who identify yourselves as mexicans would stop trying to gather glory from the deeds of an AMERICAN. You may be from the same ethnic background, but that's the only thing that you have in common.
XNMR53 2 months ago
What stones.
frankdrebin 5 months ago
vietcong's must have said " why won't you die?!?! "
ryan52584 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing what is often ignored in our great country. Our contributions as Latinos/as.
irishsights 6 months ago
@911sanitarium oh i would have loved to have met him too! I got his autograph about a year ago when i was reading a page on the most amazing medal of honor recipients. When i read his i was so in shock and awe that i went on ebay to see if i could find his autograph and i found ONE! I was so lucky, there was literally one on the whole internet and i got it for like 50 bucks. I love his story, Im an army guy and green berets are my FAVORITE and Vietnam is my favorite war to study. A forgotten war
zodiusracemosis 6 months ago
ROY P. BENAVIDEZ
AK-47S, GRENADES, MULTIPLE SHRAPNEL WOUNDS TO HIS BACK, INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND LEGS, AND SAVING THE LIVES OF 8 MEN DID NOT FUCKING STOP HIM.
LIVER CANCER DID.
R.I.P THE BEST FUCKING SOLDIER THIS PLANET HAS EVER SEEN
MetalSights 7 months ago 2
Great American great video God bless America.
Histruck 8 months ago 2
Hispanic soldiers some of the best
911sanitarium 8 months ago
@911sanitarium AMERICAN soldiers some of the best
pathfindertom1122 8 months ago
@pathfindertom1122 yeah i know sorry meant to say hispanic americans are some of the best. Although everyone in our forces is the best.
911sanitarium 8 months ago
TANGO MIKE MIKE
chivasgreaser 9 months ago
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Raul (Roy ) Perez Benavides 1935 -1998 His parents were of Mexican and Yaqui indian ancestry ,...I Salute You Hermano !
chivasgreaser 9 months ago 4
Why the fuck dont they make this into a MOVIE?!?!? That would be one fuckign SICK ass movie to watch.
MRcalibrecincuenta 10 months ago 14
@MRcalibrecincuenta I agree!!!!!
1102peanut 3 weeks ago
@MRcalibrecincuenta Yeah, what's up with that?
shogomad 2 weeks ago
@MRcalibrecincuenta I remember when I was like maybe 10(?) That my family was invited to Houston to see a play about it. Was really good. You wouldn't believe this, but Edward James Olmos want(ed) to make a movie about it. - Ben, Oldest Grandchild of Roy
BenPro2011 5 days ago
Because of men like Roy P. Benavidez we are able to enjoy our freedom and liberty. It does not matter the race of a hero we should all be grateful for their heroism. I am so proud to know family members of this brave man. I wish I would have thanked him before his passing. I have told this story to my son and he is so proud of Sgt Benavides. May his soul rest in peace.
2011artista 10 months ago 2
@2011artista And where are they now? We are losing are Freedoms, what do we do now?
junglemike72 9 months ago
It disgusts me absolutely disgusts me that this only has 1500 views. Our country is fucking pathetic. There isnt many of us left. Us as in people who would take the time to watch this video. Were a dieing breed and this is a pathetic country. But be proud of what it used to be! and what it is meant to stand for! But boys, sorry but were outnumbered BIG TIME.
zodiusracemosis 10 months ago
I have his autograph :)
zodiusracemosis 10 months ago
@zodiusracemosis really dude tell me about it i would had loved to meet him.
911sanitarium 8 months ago
Does anyone not believe this is one of the greatest acts of bravery ever told? Roy Benavidez would say he was just dong his job. He was in an impossible situation and somehow prevailed. A true hero that we are honored to have in our history. Thank You so much Roy and we will never forget.
fw190bk1 11 months ago 2
Instead of hearing acts of bravery like this, we always hear about some Hollywood idiots getting divorced or some other crap like Chalie Sheen. If you want to see another neat story type Frank Buckles 106 years old the last World War I veteran
bandidotexasred 11 months ago 2
HOLY MOLY :(
rocaho001 1 year ago
No matter how many times I hear this I am filled with pride. US Army Infantry FOLLOW ME!
kalif151byccrew 1 year ago