I honestly never gave much thought to the concept that there are heroes in everyday life. This was until I met Mike. He was standing at the back of a school auditorium, and the only thing distinguishing about him was his faded tan ballcap that read "De Oppresso Liber" across the front. I approached him and struck up a conversation. Mike, I learned, was a 20-year Army veteran and a Major in the local Civil Affairs Reserve unit. Previous to that assignment, he had been a Team Commander in the 5th Special Forces Group, a bona-fide Green Beret who had fought in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan where he earned a Purple Heart. This all came through the course of our conversation, often as a response to specific questions I asked. He was polite, professional, and every inch a soldier. Heroes really are all around us, and sometimes I think we don't do enough to appreciate that fact.
I appreciate the sentiment...i have long said this about our services...Police/FIries and Ambos...save lives everyday...and get paid a pittance.
there are many unsung heroes that deserve the MOH, but they would not agree.....every time I listen to decorated vets, they always say the ones who died, should be receiving an award.....there are many who are nameless, who have gone above and beyond the call of duty
