I know what it is like to meet one of those vets who you had only read about. Met a vet from the baton death March at a VFW in NC. All of that generation are next level humans, and it is absolutely humbling when you do meet them. During all American week in the 82nd back in the day, we use to get shit housed with those w2 vets. We would sit and listen to their stories in absolute awe. Best thing one of those vets ever asked me. He said "how many jumps do you have young buck?" I said quickly "53". To which he replied " I only have 3, Normandy, Sicily and Holland." Yep, we bought him more drinks, fing classic
Well that sucks, I was thinking about trying to find him and just sending him a message about how incredible I thought he was and I saw your comment he had passed away. I bet that was really cool, getting to have a beer with such a legend. I know I would have loved to been able to.
I agree. I was in high school and one of the high school conferences I attended had him as a guest speaker. Tear-jerking speech but got to talk with him, buy his book and get it signed. Awesome American.
@@LordMalice6d9 Basically his anger, determination, and adrenaline levels are so high, it keeps his stamina up to keep him alive like a Berserker in a video game.
@@russian__lizard645 yeah you could definitely say if you show up on the wrong side of a roy benavidez fight, youre doomed ( i get the reference dont worry) 😂
So this story personally tore me up. My dad had what most doctors would call "stubborn old man syndrome". He had a stroke when I was a kid and lost the use of his right side. But he tried his hardest until the day he passed to show doctors/nurses that he wasn't "useless". Guys I'm typing this through tears but don't ever let the medical establishment tell you you can't, the human will is stronger than they think. "Sewer-slides", strokes, injuries, were stronger than they know, never forget that.
My dad never had that choice to tell the doctor/nurse they we're wrong. If you're as able as this man, you take your chance, the human body is incredible, we can heal.
I’ve come close to death many times. I’ve had type one diabetes for decades but had strokes, blood clots in legs and lungs at same time, acute kidney failure and gangrene in my feet.. I’ve defied all the going to die predictions
2 relatives in my life have gotten the "because of your exposure to agent orange during your time in Vietnam you have Leukemia and only 6 months to live" speech from their doctor. Both lived another 10-15 years and both went into full remission. Living life just in spite of what the "doctor" is telling you is the first step in your recovery. Giving up is accepting your fate. Strengthening your body and fighting the illness no matter how much it wants to knock you down is the best therapy.
I said it before and I will say it again: ANY of these stories would make better movies that 99% of the junk TV we are all forced to see. I loved this one :D!
I'm from San Antonio Texas and I've had the privilege of meeting the legend! He passed away a few years back. Family members and they have been interviewed and rumor has it that they want to eventually make a movie about him
@@dirtygrunt its Still Fort Hood to me, because Killeen is literally "The HOOD" god I loved my job, but i fucking hated being stationed there. spent 5 years at Hood.
Commenting to keep track of likes. If this comment gets some traction, i for one will be going about contacting my congressman. Id advise anyone else reading this to do the same.
Honestly, props to Lala. Husband comes back, paralyzed, no memory, no mental capability. Then, bam. Your husband is back and starting a second career of kicking ass. After being told he won't walk again, he walks out with her by his side. Almost dies *again* and puts himself back together *again*. Settles down and lives out the rest of his days with you. Also, he's from Cuero, TX, 20 minutes from my hometown. His family still lives in South Texas. There was a campaign a few years ago to rename Fort Hood to Fort Benavidez after him. Badass local hero, definitely one of my favorite stories to read about. Thanks TFE for this one!
Great story telling as usual, and I'm so glad I randomly came across The Fat electrician channel. I've been a fan since. Benavidez was patient with her and her family. No doubt she loved him and prayed for him. Benavidez chose his wife correctly. He went through so much it seems surreal. So glad it had a happy ending. 07
My friend's aunt is Roy Benevidez's daughter. I shared your video with them and the family really enjoyed it and think you did a really good job. Keep up the good work!
I was a Marine in Vietnam and hearing about what this man did was unbelievable! The only thing on your mind is getting out of there alive. And what he did was beyond up and beyond the call of duty. Very special guy for sure!!
Thank you for your Service. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I'm so sorry about how you were treated when you got home. I was an activist against the Viet Nam "Police Action" War. It took my BigBrother, my Fiance, a bunch of my friends, and the ones who came back, never really came back. 5,000 of us marched on Texas Tech University in Lubbock Texas after the Students were killed by the National Guard at Kent State University. I came so close to erupting into a full on Riot, I got scared. We dodged a bullet. No pun intended . . .
they stressed, "he is not, we repeat not seriously wounded" 37 battle wounds including being bayoneted, clubbed, shot, sprayed with shrapnel, intestines hanging out, eyes sealed shut with blood, dislocated jaw, concussion, docs trying to zip him up in a body bag without even checking vitals.....don't worry Mrs Benavidez, he's fine. If Roy isn't dead dead, it's not serious. Maybe that General knew they called it a little too early a couple other times, lol.
@sierramike Well to be honest, after seeing what Roy already came through it is easy to understand the Army’s reluctance to classify his wounds as not serious. Because if he was pronounced dead and being buried, chances are he would take the grave digger’s shovel and work over the honor guard to get a rifle!
What many people don't know: Several of Roy's descendants have served Honorably in the US Military. I was stationed in TX in the 90's with 2 of them. They are (and justified) a very proud family. The town of Benavides TX was founded by Roy's Family. If anyone reading this knows or are the the men I served with: You left a lasting impression on me, Thank You ❤
I am from El Campo and am friend with some of Roy’s descendants/nephews. I believe I may know the one in particular that served in the army in the 90’s, it was somewhat court ordered because of his actions but better than the alternative and has his uncle Roy to thank for that.
I met one when he was a Corpsman for Marine Recon. We worked together as contractors teaching operational medicine. He works for the State Department now. Roy Benevidaz was half Yaqui Indian and half Mexican. He told us 300F1 students (First medical phase for SF Medics) that the reason he jumped on the helicopter with just his Bowie knife was because he was drunk. He said you only got one day off so you started drinking in the morning so you would be sobered up enough to go out on patrol the next day. It was his team that was under attack. I found out after I read Roy's book that he served in the 11th Abn with my Uncle Carlos (he got one line in the book). I was at a family reunion and met one of Roy's and my Uncle's friend that was in the 11th Abn with them and went on to SF with Roy. Roy told us that the medics thought he was dead and were about to zip up the body bag. He said he "couldn't move or speak so he spit". His teammates saw it and forced the medics to take Roy out of the bag. He was initially put in for the Silver Star because the doctors thought he was going to die before the paperwork got back for a MOH. He was a tough man and proved them wrong.
I absolutely love these videos, my grandfather was a combat medic for the army in Vietnam. Did 3 tours and when he came back lost his mind. My mom pad private investigators for almoat 20 years to try to find where he went after he left florida where we're from. 2015 my mother called me balling crying while i was in a boarding school in utah saying "i found grandpa" "i found grandpa" i only talked to him a few times on the phone and had a vacation planned to go visit him in texas, he passed away months before we were supposed to go. First military funeral ive ever been to and i don't ever really cry but i walked up to his casket to put my hand on it and give a quick prayer and i balled my eyes out. Only veterans who were never really accepted back home God bless all the Vietnam vets and if yall know somebody in your family who was in Vietnam hold onto them and never let go.
I have met several Nam vets, some like your grandfather. I was a child during our years of involvement there. I have always spoken a heartfelt thanks to veterans. It was because of Vietnam that I joined the Navy. It was my sentiment that if they allowed women to volunteer, they wouldn't have to draft men who should not serve. I have always been strongly opposed to the draft. During the early nineties, I spent some time working with Nam vets. I was at a bus stop one day with a man I came to find out was one. I put my hand out and thanked him. He looked at my hand for several seconds. It seemed like he didn't realize it was a hand, when he reached out his hand, and I shook it clasping with both my hands, he started weeping. It was early in the nineties, mind you... he said through tears that I was the first person EVER to say thank you. 😢 😭 He told me none of his family, no acquaintances, no VA people, had ever thanked him. Then he told me I really shouldn't thank him, because he didn't go willingly; he was drafted. I pointed out that unlike many, he didn't try to hide. He did as ordered. He went. He suffered. He sacrificed. So, I pointed out, of course he was deserving of my thanks. Then his weeping turned to sobbing. I was so upset with the people closest to him, who hadn't given him that simple thing he'd needed so badly all that time. 😡 It made me feel quite fulfilled, to have had that special few minutes alone with him. I just wish I would have NOT been the first to extend that small courtesy. For anyone who read this far, thanks for staying with me. Please don't assume that all vets have received the support they need and deserve. And, to all in the dd214 club, thankyou. 🤝❤️🤍💙
I crushed 11 disks, compression fractured 3 vertebrae and a bunch of other stuff. Surgery didn't go completely well and I was told not to hope for anything to get better, but I began to get feeling back in my left leg. That feeling was like a sleeping limb awakening. Savage spiking needle pain, but it was feeling. So I hit the gym. It took years of brutality, but I slogged through it. Now, years later, most people have no idea how badly injured I was because of how well I walk until I tell them and show the scars and the mri's of the implant. Never quit yourself. When life gets hard, get harder. You got this!!! Mad respect
I spent a year in a hospital in 2017 relearning how to walk. I mentioned to one of my former NCOs that I was having trouble staying motivated he sent me videos about Roy Benavidez's story they kept me going throughout the whole treatment. Thank you for the video he deserves as much recognition as possible!
I to know how hard it is,I had to relearn how to do pretty much everything after a surgery that went worng, I was basically was a new born again, it's been 6 years since that happened and I still have many problems that I will never come back from.
@michaelbarnes7351 I get that my immune system was attacking my nervous system so I had the motor skills of a toddler fortunately besides some random muscle pain here and there I made it out pretty well good luck!!
He came to our Battalion in 1978 to speak about his experiences in combat. He truly was an exceptional human being and one hell of a warrior. I have never forgotten that talk and the feelings that were instilled in me and many others that day. He touched every one of us in an emotional way and we were all better because of it. He was a true hero and will be missed by all that knew him.can hardly wait to see him on the other side.70 now so I shouldn't have to wait a lot longer.
As a Mexican American myself, this man is an idol of mine. Thank you for using ur platform to honor one of my heroes-Master Sargeant Roy Benavides MACVSOG. Idk that any of us that haven't been through war, and have never personally knew the sacrifices associated with it will ever truly understand what drove these men to do what they did. But we can still respect and appreciate them and the sacrifices they made for us. TFE does an amazing job keeping their memories alive, and we should all do what we can to do the same. Because I feel like there'd be no greater shame than to live such a great life, and not know and appreciate to whom it's owed.
"The Mean Mexican" is the story of America in one guy's life. Ronald Reagan said it the best in his MOH ceremony, "if the story of his heroism was a movie script you would not believe it." And Reagan was an actor before his political career so he'd know a thing or 2 about movie scripts.
Sir as a Vietnam veteran I find your content to be factual and educational. I am thrilled to watch each and every one of your videos. Finally someone who tells the truth, a true rarity these days. What are the chances of you discussing some of my time in country (68-69). Keep up the good fight. Thank you
Not all hero's wear cape, some wear boots and an uniform and help who they can, no matter how small, might be pulling string for a corporal to go airborne, might be pulling friendlies in a helicopter amid gunfire.... You help you can, and you can start by helping yourself, with your physical health like diet and exercise, might be mental and go to therapy and fishing or a hike. Help who you can. God bless
After reading his book, I became aware of who this hero, MSG Roy Benavidez, was. I also learned that Roy lived in El Campo, Texas, which I passed through numerous times on my way to Victoria, Texas. I wrote to him a letter full of admiration and asked if he would autograph my book. He agreed and invited me to stop by his house the next time I drove by. I did this, but I didn't call before I came, and his daughter told me I had missed him by a day because he was speaking out of town at an event and would be gone for several days. On my way back from Victoria, I called and learned that Roy had not returned. I was offered to leave my book, but I was determined to meet this great man in person. Unfortunately, and to my great dismay, before I could make the trip, Roy P. Benavidez succumbed to the many injuries he sustained which his body was never able to 100% recover from. He died on November 29, 1998 in San Antonio, Texas. RIP warrior, may your story inspire all Americans with what it takes to give all for your country. Larry from Texas
@@mahmoudabdulraheem9298 Sorry for the delay. My dance card has been full lately. The name of the book is: “The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America’s Most Famous Hispanic War Hero” Larry from Texas
My step father was a green beret and served with him in Vietnam. He held TMM in the HIGHEST regard and said he was one of the finest men he ever knew. Thanks for doing this video. THIS MAN is a Hero in every sense of the word.
My dad was a Force Recon Marine from '59-'70 and Army Reserve until he died in '87. He also spoke very highly of Benevidez. He told me as a little kid that if Audie Murphy was the real life Captain America, Benevidez was the guy who earned the right to carry the title from him. He also credited Benevidez as having saved his life when he fought for the veteran's benefits. …those same benefits saved our entire family when dad died from Agent Orange cancer. Benevidez saved my entire family after he retiired. Fort Bragg should absolutely have been renamed Fort Benevidez.
He came to my high-school in Denver, gave a speech and then later hung out with us down in our rotc range. One of the few reasons I served, a great humble and sincerely genuine man.
I can’t believe that I just sat down to listen to a bearded dude in a tank-top tell me a story for 45 minutes! And I enjoyed every second of it. New sub. Cheers.
My dad is a second cousin of Roy. I have his GI Joe and used to show that thing off like it was a block of gold. It’s worth more than that, that’s for sure. He’s a legend in our family. We are all humble workers with farming backgrounds. Our family is originally from San Luis Potosí Mexico. My dad was in law enforcement and ran in to one of Roy’s pals and said they could be twins.
I have friends from there, Portillos. They live in San Antone now. Ever get there they have Roy painted on the wall in Mi Tierra cafe downtown. My dad knew him
Much love and respect to your TIO and your entire family,Roy will always be one of my personal heroes,and a legit AMERICAN HERO,THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YO🙌🏻
I met Roy when I was in JROTC at my San Antonio high school. My NCO cadre was in Roy's unit during Vietnam so he came by and attended one of our parade ceremonies. He made me call him Roy, not Sgt Benevides. I got to sit and talk to him for quite a few minutes, I was a very small kid and he told me to always work harder than everyone else and I will succeed. An amazing man who was a giant in my eyes.
I had the honor of meeting and interviewing Roy Benavides. Soon after college...I was working in Laredo TX and Roy was on tour around Texas and was being interviewed around Veteran's Day.. You should have seen the medals on that guy. He had my complete attention and respect. What an honor to shake his hand. This was in 1987 by the way.
When Roy was much older, I was working in the US Amry South G3 Plans at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio. Two friends and I used to stop off at this little bar called The Drop Zone on South New Braunfels Street after work on a Friday and sometimes Roy was there. We would visit with Roy and pay for his tab. He was always a very humble man, nice guy, and in my opinion, a very good human.
I’m sure you get 1,000’s of emails every week. I emailed you not too long ago about my father. He was MACVSOG North. Serving 44 years in the United States Army. At the age of 13 he ran away from home, bought a new identity and joined up. Sadly, my father passed away on Veteran’s Day in 2014. I was by his side for the last 4 hours of his life and he’s now laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
My brother was a wolfhound in vietnam he passed away late 2023 an now resides at arlington cemetary as of april 2024.my father resides at national cemetary in san antonio where my brother lived.Would not surprise me if they both knew Roy as well
Former 82nd Airborne 'trooper here- I got asked once if I call it Fort Bragg or Fort "Liberty." Told the stranger in question "I was stationed at Fort Bragg. All my military paperwork says 'Fort Bragg.' For me, it is and always will be Fort Bragg- Home of the Airborne and Special Forces." That being said, I'm very disappointed they didn't decide to re-name Fort Hood to Fort Benavidez.
I was lucky enough to meet Sgt. Benavidez in the late 80's, and being a History teacher, I wanted to hear all of the battlefield details. Roy just smiled and said, "I am old news, but let's talk about you. You're a teacher and you talk to kids all of the time. You're more important!" I have never met a more humble man. I wanted to take a picture of him and his Congressional Medal of Honor medal. It turns out that it was in the glove compartment. Being who he was, he wasn't going to wear it in public unless it was a special occassion.
Thanks for including a portion of the Benevidez speech at the end. I encourage everyone to watch it in it's entirety. He was one of the greatest Americans...ever.
I went to middle school with one of his grand daughter's here in South Texas and didn't know until decades later what an absolute savage/hero this man was. So many of these guys never get the recognition they deserve; very happy to see this.
ROY BENAVIDEZ & family, GOD BLESS YOU!!!! This riveting recap about Roy's heroic exploits are astounding. Perseverance, honor, and brotherhood are this veteran's creed. As a fellow veteran, I'm ashamed of the political aspects of Roy's persecution, even at E.O.S. Roy still fought for 350,000 fellow brother's disability pay. Thank you The Fat Electrician for your concise & emotionally inspiring narration. Your narration sagacity is awe-inspiring! When a narrator's tale conveys to the listener several powerful emotional experiences they are truly blessed. I'm ecstatic to have discovered your channel. Please keep narrating with your panache brother.
The Army doesn't make that determination, that would be the Veteran's Administration. Further, the military doesn't draft anybody, that would be the Draft Board. It is irksome to hear someone say "I was drafted by the Army" or "the Army denied his claim". This is lazy language.
@@gunbutter830 they tried to fuck this man out of his damn well earned benefits, who gives a shit what department of the military tried to fuck him over? fuck you "uhm ackshually" nerds are annoying 😂
Growing up near Roy, he became my mentor while I was attending West Point. He was a great inspiration to me and I was honored to have known him, a real American hero.
Sir, l am 74 years old, born in Texas, lived here all my life and this is the first time I’ve heard mention of Mr Benevidez. I was in high school during Vietnam, young men graduating and going over there to fight. My daddy and grandfather fought in WWI and II. How did I not know about him? Shame on me! God bless him, his family and his memory! Thank you for this great piece of history!
I met Sgt. Benevidez I 1997 while I was stationed ant NAS Oceana, VA. He seemed like a heckuva nice guy. He had to wear a bicycle helmet because of the skull injures. I worked at the base quarterdeck and had to announce “Attention on Deck!” when he entered due to his MOH. Even though he was much older and still suffered from his injuries all these years later, you could tell he had been a genuine badass!
I think Roy’s Uncle Aunt and Grandpa deserve a lot of credit for the man Master Sergeant Benavides became. He didn’t have a lot, but Abuelo Salvador and the family raising him to take pride in his Yaqui/Mexican heritage is one of the greatest “Can do” stories of the American people. Good for them. And thank you Master Sergeant for your service in America’s defense
Absolutely crazy. Definitely purchasing that book Legend. I work for VA, deal solely with veterans. Love learning more and more about American military. My husband just got out of active duty a year ago.
Back in 1986, I was a young bushy tailed Captain serving in the White House Fellows program during the Reagan administration. I was invited to join the POTUS, VPOTUS (Bush Sr), SECDEF (Weinberger), and a group of hispanic military and civilian personnel for a special ceremony to honor Hispanic MOH recipients. I had the unforgettable privilege to meet Roy there at the Rose Garden. I got to speak with him for about half an hour. At the time I was considering leaving the service after my PCS orders came in. Roy inspired me so much that I stayed in the rest of my career and retired as a BG. Roy inspired me to stay and serve my country for nearly 30 yrs. I remember him so vividly. What a great American.
@@tayday424 Our Benavidez family is huge. There's so many of us that I haven't even met. We are even related to David and Jose Benavidez the boxers. I never got to meet Roy cause my dad passed away when I was 8yrs old. I just remember him telling me about him. My dad was Benavidez, so after he passed away, we didn't talk to much to his side of the family.
This is a whole new level of “main character syndrome.” I love that the guys he saved had to drag him into the helicopter because he just wouldn’t stop fighting.
No matter how many times and how many interpretations of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez's story I hear, I still keep coming back to it. As a proud Texan and a military brat, his story is just one of the most, if not the most awe inspiring and inspirational stories in the world. He grew up in horrible circumstances and overcame it. He was sent to war and was wounded so badly, he would be discharged and just walks it off and comes back to be even better than before. Then he just inserts himself into an apocalyptic nightmare without even bringing a reasonable weapon with no question or hesitation. He gets wounded multiple times with enough severity that most would've either lay down and quit, or hunker down until a better opportunity came up and instead, he just pushes straight through a wall of gunfire and explosions while wounded to save the stranded, again with no hesitation or self preservation. Then even after coming home and saving himself from getting screwed, he could've just lived out the rest of his time but instead fights his own government on behalf of his fellow troops to help them out too. I've never read a story of someone more inspiring, selfless, and determined than Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez.
As an American of Mexican descent from a young age you are conditioned to fight, fight other kids or fight poverty by working from the age of 10. From boxing, MMA and the U.S military the Mexican fighting spirit is legendary. Roy Benavidez embodies this perfectly. RIP guerrero.
My grandfather served in ww2, Korea, and Vietnam. He was Mexican. He was also denied a bunch of medals. Discrimination was real. Only the black guys would associate with the Mexicans. It was better by Vietnam. Maybe because he switched to air force.
I just came back from Ensenada Mexico 🇲🇽 and saw exactly what your comment stated. You gotta work at a young age to help your family or whoever you live with.
I live about 45 minutes from El Campo. I remember while in high school I had a teacher who told my class about Mr. Benevidez and some of the injuries he sustained. What I learned then was nowhere near as in depth as what I learned from this video and I was still in awe about what he accomplished. But now after watching this video I am gobsmacked. Roy deserves more recognition than what he gets. When he passed away in 1998, it was a big deal in the area I live in. The state of Texas renamed a portion of Highway 71 the Roy P. Benevidez Memorial Highway in the early 2000’s if I remember correctly. Thank you for this very informative video and for the respect given to the man nicknamed The Mean Mexican.
Side bar was completely correct. Rename these bases after the true heros they produce. Not just some feel good term. Honor your soldiers for their service.
He knew my uncle and went to a few his 4th of July parties. He was big on Americas youth and loved speaking to them. Im so honored to have shook his hand! His family is amazing as well.
Nick, brother, you are a scholar and a poet. The fact that you managed to work both Deadpool and the hawk tuah chick into Roy Benavidez's story is simply amazing.
Thank you, Nic, for finally covering the amazing story of Tango-Mike-Mike. Master Sergeant Benavidez brought a fury of hate to the battlefield born from the love of his comrades. The man is the definition of don't give up. We should all strive to be more like Roy Benavidez.
@25:10 It was actually discovered in about 1975 that there was a mole at the MACVSOG headquarters that was relaying everything to the enemy, like insertion points, etc.. The reason so many of the spike teams went missing is most likely because they landed right into an ambush.
I was a colonels driver in 1991 in Fort Bragg. My sergeant major served alongside Roy Benavidez in Vietnam. He had me drive him to a speech, sergeant Major Benavidez was giving It was very moving Afterwards, I even got to meet him. My Sergeant Major introduced me to him
When I was in 7th grade my parents had just divorced and I was getting bullied. I really didn't know how to talk to people anymore and the mere thought of social interaction made me want to vomit. I was in speech class so obviously we had an assignment to speak in front of the entire class. This one assignment made me want to jump out of a window it made me so anxious but I pushed through and started researching on someone to talk about. This someone was Roy "Tango Mike Mike" Benavidez. I became enraptured in his story so much to the point where I wasn't thinking about the anxiety of speaking anymore. I went up and told his story and pushed through a panic attack in the process. Apparently my speech was so good I got a standing ovation from my class. This is the day that started the healing of my social life. Even though it was something so small like speaking in front of people I want it to be known that Roy helped another person who needed help at the time. Thank you.
*_"Homie literally stepped on a landmine and walked it off. OF COURSE he was going to be a Green Beret!"_* I've heard the man speak, actually got the opportunity to shake his hand and talk with him a bit. One word comes immediately to mind; impressive.
One vet to another hearing his story about him stepping on a mine and trying to walk at night and out of that hospital if I knew nothing about him that would be more than enough for me. Still go by what he said when speaking at that public event . "A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins”
I met Roy many years ago. Even purchased his book. He spoke at Bergstrom air Force Base Austin Texas. Then much later visited Roy at veterans hospital before he died! A good kind dedicated man! He even saved Vietcong lives during helo extraction!
Brother, thank you so much for the sincere and excellent work you put into this video. I stopped watching about four minutes in, gathered the whole family around the 55" TV, and started it over from the beginning. By the time it was over, my wife and I had passed the Kleenex box back and forth a time or two, and my wide-eyed teenage daughter just told me that she'll try to remember MSG Benevidez' story when she's old enough to vote. We feel like we've been to church twice today, now.
This is the first time I have commented on youtube. Want to say thank you for putting the clip of him at the end. Not ashamed to say it made me cry. I served from 03 to 13 with 3 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I now have a c shaped scar on my head from brain surgery from a tbi that causes me to have seizures for 10 years. I had no idea there was someone as great as that man who I have the same viewpoint of. People just don't get it when they ask me why I served or why I am glad I did. Thank you for making these videos and thank you doc.
Roy Benevidez needs a movie to be made. No exaggeration would be necessary. Actually people probably won’t believe the movie unless they omit some of his achievements. I mean before the Medal of Honor incident he taught himself to walk after a land mine explosion. They said he’d never walk again and he basically took it as a challenge!!! Just that is impressive enough, but then he goes through the toughest military training in existence with his healed but broken body. The amount of shear will this guy had is absolutely insane to say nothing of his pain tolerance.
I never even considered you working the Hoc Tuah girl into this. I was literally in tears laughing. And you're spot on about the base renaming , which is an absolute outrage. And thank you, Mr Benevidez
Another Rambo you should cover is sgt Leo Major. He would lose an eye to a grenade, refuse the discharge, return to his unit and go on to pull a Sgt York by capturing a German company, then later would liberate a town completely by himself, by being so badass that the German garrison of 500+ ran away
Wow! What an amazing story! Roy Benavidez is a true American hero and should be recognized as such! And I 100% agree that Fort "Bragg" should've been renamed Fort Benavidez! Because he fought so hard for everyone of his fellow 350000 soldiers in the most humble yet fierce way possible! That is deserving a base named after you in my eyes!!
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Man literally was presumed dead and being zipped in a body bag and LITERALLY spat death in the face. Also that fucking doctor with the discharge papers I cannot imagine having this guy you thought would never stand again just get up and walk towards you. I don't know if that doctor was religious but I like to imagine him doing the sign of the cross thinking he was seeing a demon before him
His story was still being echoed while i served in the late 80's at Ft Bragg . Absolute fckn legend In a year dude went from paralyzed to running 10 miles with a ruck Complete badass Serious American Thanks for the vid doc
I was hoping for the scene from Megas XLR, where it shows the MC, Coop, as an infant, and he's trying to force the square block into the round slot. Then, seemingly suddenly, with the scene showing only the slot, the block zips down as a blur from the top of the screen and smashes through the edges of the slot, getting stuck in it, and the scene zooms out to show Coop... as an adult and looking absolutely thrilled at having just achieved his goal.
as a 40yr old male i cant think of anything that brought tears to my eyes as much as this story. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU GOOD GENTLEMAN, THAT FIGHT FOR US AMERICANS
As a former Army Towed Howitzer Instructor in Fort Sill Oklahoma from 1999-2003. I was selected to do the MSG Roy Benavides Training Area Dedication Ceremony and it was a honorable experience. Reading his citation was definitely an eye opener and I was honored to honor him.
Hi Fat Electrician. 👋 My Mother's maiden name is Benavidez. This man is a true hero & inspiration. I'm actually recovering from a broken back myself & puttin' the work in to walk again. Watching this has motivated me to keep movin' forward & I will get there. 💯 Thank u Roy Benavidez. 🙏 Much 🤟 Fat Electrician. 🍻🙏🍜
No story teller can come close to actually telling this story like Roy Benavidez himself. His southern drawl and personality comes through incredibly amazing. A Very humble man with the epitome of a "never quit" attitude. A true patriot.
The story about Audie Murphy being used as a recruiting tool while being Roy’s role model honestly just cements for me that he was basically a real life Captain America.
@kyriss12 Very true, but it must be said that Steve Rogers was chosen because he had the willpower to become someone who would do such things if he could.
I had the honor & privilege of meeting Roy Benavides back in the 1980s. He was a friend of my supervisor & was an infrequent visitor at our facility. I knew nothing of his claim to fame the first time he visited. Then our supervisor told us his history & back story. The next time he visited, I shook his hand, told him how honored I was to meet him, then turned to excuse myself. He insisted that I sit with him & my supervisor for lunch. He was an humble man, a nice soft spoken man. It really was an honor to meet him.
I had the honor of meeting MSG Benivetes in the 1990’s at an Army Reserve unit in Corbin Kentucky. He was making a tour of military units at the time. It happened that one of the NCO’s in our unit was in SF in Vietnam and was in the group of replacements for Benivetes’ unit after that battle. They had never met each other, but knew a lot of the same people. I still remember that day.
Lessons from these stories: 1- Real Americans cheat on the eye exams 2- We need to have some "discussions" with all of these committees...no MoH for Benevidez, no MoH for Daily (x3), now we have Fort Liberty instead of Fort Benevidez...
They should've remamed Bragg to Fort Gavin for Major General Gavin the you gest Major General in US military History 35 when he was promoted diring Operation Market Garden. While Commanding the 82nd Airborne Division
I have heard the story of his recipt of the Medal of Honor my whole life. My mom was working in the Pentagon that day and stopped to listen to the citation. Years later I found out about it thanks to the Simple History TH-cam channel. This man is an inspiration to all I feel, and it's a privilege to hear even more of his story. Thanks Nick.
Not just an American Badass...he was the cream of the crop, from anywhere. A true hero that should be internationally recognized as what a true soldier embodies and exhibits.
What a great job telling this truth. The story in all its detail. This invigorated me. I’m a 4th generation indigenous Mexican-American. From Houston, Texas. My mother is from San Antonio Texas; and I’ve had relatives in EVERY MAJOR AMERICAN WAR in every Armed forces. On both my mother and father’s side. I’m appalled I never knew this story. I would have appreciated learning this growing up. This still resonates in 2024. It majorly affects me that Hollywood has left us out in many stories they tell of this time. It seems they’ve even taken pieces of Roy’s story. I’ve been an actor now for 10 years. As I progress, become more influential, this is a story I would love to produce and act in. Salute to Roy, what a hell of a man. When us Texas boys lock in we get it done!
I'm no actor, I did take drama in high school, and I did a monologue for the Christmas program at my Church. That being said, if you get a chance to make this movie, I would volunteer in ANY capacity to help get it done. I've loved Roy since the first time hearing his story. He was what it means to be an American Badass!!!
I really recommend that book and search for his recorded speeches. Its one of the most amazing stories ive ever heard/read!
Hello from holland was waiting for this
Gonna add it to my cart when I get out of work! Any other book recommendations?
Do you think you could make a video about Léo Major? The dude that liberated a whole town by himself.
Wow.. talk about discriminating against the grunts. You know how much they hate reading
Video on larry thorne?
I'm a Texan. Met him at VFW Hall. Had a beer with him. My honor. Humble man. Visited his grave. Real American
I know what it is like to meet one of those vets who you had only read about. Met a vet from the baton death March at a VFW in NC. All of that generation are next level humans, and it is absolutely humbling when you do meet them. During all American week in the 82nd back in the day, we use to get shit housed with those w2 vets. We would sit and listen to their stories in absolute awe. Best thing one of those vets ever asked me. He said "how many jumps do you have young buck?" I said quickly "53". To which he replied " I only have 3, Normandy, Sicily and Holland." Yep, we bought him more drinks, fing classic
I met him too. Great guy.
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Well that sucks, I was thinking about trying to find him and just sending him a message about how incredible I thought he was and I saw your comment he had passed away. I bet that was really cool, getting to have a beer with such a legend. I know I would have loved to been able to.
I agree. I was in high school and one of the high school conferences I attended had him as a guest speaker. Tear-jerking speech but got to talk with him, buy his book and get it signed. Awesome American.
They can't rename anything Benevidez because he was actually competent and deserving and an icon of what it means to be a badass American.
the navy named a supply ship after him actually
the navy named a supply ship after him actually
@@theguy9208 They named one after Harvey Milk too. Doesn't count.
@@p.i.staker886 right? if he was Navy, name a destroyer after him. not sure what the Army equivalent might be . . . a tank? 👀
a fort! Fort Benavides!
I actually got to meet Roy Benevidez when I was a kid he am to our High school. He was really cool guy to talk to.
Man literally too angry to die, goes back to war to be even more angry and refuse to die again.
I dislike that I am not allowed to like this comment more than once.
What does it mean to be too angry to die?
@@LordMalice6d9 Basically his anger, determination, and adrenaline levels are so high, it keeps his stamina up to keep him alive like a Berserker in a video game.
DOOM????
@@russian__lizard645 yeah you could definitely say if you show up on the wrong side of a roy benavidez fight, youre doomed ( i get the reference dont worry) 😂
So this story personally tore me up. My dad had what most doctors would call "stubborn old man syndrome". He had a stroke when I was a kid and lost the use of his right side. But he tried his hardest until the day he passed to show doctors/nurses that he wasn't "useless". Guys I'm typing this through tears but don't ever let the medical establishment tell you you can't, the human will is stronger than they think. "Sewer-slides", strokes, injuries, were stronger than they know, never forget that.
My dad never had that choice to tell the doctor/nurse they we're wrong. If you're as able as this man, you take your chance, the human body is incredible, we can heal.
Must’ve been pretty useless seeing he passed
@@OhhilordThere ain’t no meat to fillet, why try to be so edgy?
@@RoofTopFocus there do be some dead meat tho. Homies Dad
I’ve come close to death many times. I’ve had type one diabetes for decades but had strokes, blood clots in legs and lungs at same time, acute kidney failure and gangrene in my feet.. I’ve defied all the going to die predictions
The chapter 3 title, "oh m'I back" flipped to "oh I'm back". I see you. That was low key brilliant.
Can you explain? I’m not following.
@@DillonD14 "Oh, my back" flips to "Oh, I'm back."
You dirty bastard, it’s exactly what I was thinking and you put it into words before I had a chance to… So very well said Scott!
This! I was hoping to see someone else comment this as it's too good to go unappreciated!
Nic just doesn’t miss. Best content creator on TH-cam
Doctors: "You'll never walk again."
Roy: "And I took that personally."
Doctors: "This man is dead."
Roy: "And I took that VERY personally."
Doctors hate this one trick...
"I don't give two shits what those guys with the fancy diplomas say, I'm done when I say I'm done!"
2 relatives in my life have gotten the "because of your exposure to agent orange during your time in Vietnam you have Leukemia and only 6 months to live" speech from their doctor.
Both lived another 10-15 years and both went into full remission.
Living life just in spite of what the "doctor" is telling you is the first step in your recovery. Giving up is accepting your fate. Strengthening your body and fighting the illness no matter how much it wants to knock you down is the best therapy.
kekekekeke! awesome!!
The integration of the "hawk tuah"...chef's kiss
Roy spitting in the eye of the doctor who thought he was already dead is the best part of this man's story. Literally "I didn't hear no bell!"
mah it was "I'm not dead bitch,fuck you"
"Fuck you, I'm not done until I say I'm done!"
more like "death can have me if it earns me"
I said it before and I will say it again: ANY of these stories would make better movies that 99% of the junk TV we are all forced to see. I loved this one :D!
Gotta love that his mate was like "but seriously, double check, it's Benavidez you fool"
I'm from San Antonio Texas and I've had the privilege of meeting the legend! He passed away a few years back. Family members and they have been interviewed and rumor has it that they want to eventually make a movie about him
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉yaaaaay thatd be awesome, im 53 old woman and hes been a hero of mine since childhood, my uncles talked about him as tho he were a god❤❤❤
Fort Liberty to Fort Benevidez... YES! Make that change!
Or better yet Ft. Cavasos to Ft. Benevidez since he was a Texas boy.
@@dirtygrunt its Still Fort Hood to me, because Killeen is literally "The HOOD" god I loved my job, but i fucking hated being stationed there. spent 5 years at Hood.
Commenting to keep track of likes. If this comment gets some traction, i for one will be going about contacting my congressman. Id advise anyone else reading this to do the same.
Make the petition and I'll get my whole family to sign it.
Let's gooooooo yes
Honestly, props to Lala. Husband comes back, paralyzed, no memory, no mental capability. Then, bam. Your husband is back and starting a second career of kicking ass. After being told he won't walk again, he walks out with her by his side. Almost dies *again* and puts himself back together *again*. Settles down and lives out the rest of his days with you. Also, he's from Cuero, TX, 20 minutes from my hometown. His family still lives in South Texas. There was a campaign a few years ago to rename Fort Hood to Fort Benavidez after him. Badass local hero, definitely one of my favorite stories to read about. Thanks TFE for this one!
I'm from San Antonio, and he's got highways and all other kind of shit named after him. Certified badass.
I'm just curious, what reasoning if any was given for not naming it after him?
Great story telling as usual, and I'm so glad I randomly came across The Fat electrician channel. I've been a fan since. Benavidez was patient with her and her family. No doubt she loved him and prayed for him. Benavidez chose his wife correctly. He went through so much it seems surreal. So glad it had a happy ending. 07
Amen. Those vows are real for her.
Man too angry to die goes back to fight in a war, only to get injured and again be too angry to die.
My friend's aunt is Roy Benevidez's daughter. I shared your video with them and the family really enjoyed it and think you did a really good job. Keep up the good work!
Awesome!!!
Michele Benavidez???
@@Keith_and_Chewy Yvette
Are you talking about Penny Benavidez?
Yvette
I was a Marine in Vietnam and hearing about what this man did was unbelievable! The only thing on your mind is getting out of there alive. And what he did was beyond up and beyond the call of duty. Very special guy for sure!!
Thank you for your Service. I mean that from the bottom of my heart.
I'm so sorry about how you were treated when you got home.
I was an activist against the Viet Nam "Police Action" War. It took my BigBrother, my Fiance, a bunch of my friends, and the ones who came back, never really came back.
5,000 of us marched on Texas Tech University in Lubbock Texas after the
Students were killed by the
National Guard at Kent State University.
I came so close to erupting into a full on Riot, I got scared.
We dodged a bullet.
No pun intended . . .
That was a truly insane war. Glad you made it back and thank you for your service!
"The communists brought an army to a Roy Benevidez fight and still couldn't win"
That's about the facts of it.
I mean, they're communists, so they're born losers.
Literally one of the 2 comments I was going to make, and both of them were the first 2 comments in the thread 😁
Sounds like the commie's to me.
One of the best quotes to date
That notification to his wife that he was "slightly wounded" will never not get me to laugh. Mfers knew that he was the Doom Slayer's ancestor.
they stressed, "he is not, we repeat not seriously wounded" 37 battle wounds including being bayoneted, clubbed, shot, sprayed with shrapnel, intestines hanging out, eyes sealed shut with blood, dislocated jaw, concussion, docs trying to zip him up in a body bag without even checking vitals.....don't worry Mrs Benavidez, he's fine. If Roy isn't dead dead, it's not serious. Maybe that General knew they called it a little too early a couple other times, lol.
@@jw4172 - He was just gonna rub some dirt on it and walk it off like last time anyway.
@sierramike
Well to be honest, after seeing what Roy already came through it is easy to understand the Army’s reluctance to classify his wounds as not serious. Because if he was pronounced dead and being buried, chances are he would take the grave digger’s shovel and work over the honor guard to get a rifle!
Fun fact, the Doom Slayer was born in Texas.
@supremecaffeine
The Alamo would have had a different ending if Roy had been there… just saying.
What many people don't know: Several of Roy's descendants have served Honorably in the US Military.
I was stationed in TX in the 90's with 2 of them.
They are (and justified) a very proud family.
The town of Benavides TX was founded by Roy's Family.
If anyone reading this knows or are the the men I served with:
You left a lasting impression on me, Thank You ❤
They should make his life into a movie. He makes me proud to be an American.
Goddamn right🇺🇸
I am from El Campo and am friend with some of Roy’s descendants/nephews. I believe I may know the one in particular that served in the army in the 90’s, it was somewhat court ordered because of his actions but better than the alternative and has his uncle Roy to thank for that.
I was stationed with I believe his grandson in Germany early 2000's
I met one when he was a Corpsman for Marine Recon. We worked together as contractors teaching operational medicine. He works for the State Department now.
Roy Benevidaz was half Yaqui Indian and half Mexican. He told us 300F1 students (First medical phase for SF Medics) that the reason he jumped on the helicopter with just his Bowie knife was because he was drunk. He said you only got one day off so you started drinking in the morning so you would be sobered up enough to go out on patrol the next day. It was his team that was under attack. I found out after I read Roy's book that he served in the 11th Abn with my Uncle Carlos (he got one line in the book). I was at a family reunion and met one of Roy's and my Uncle's friend that was in the 11th Abn with them and went on to SF with Roy. Roy told us that the medics thought he was dead and were about to zip up the body bag. He said he "couldn't move or speak so he spit". His teammates saw it and forced the medics to take Roy out of the bag. He was initially put in for the Silver Star because the doctors thought he was going to die before the paperwork got back for a MOH. He was a tough man and proved them wrong.
I absolutely love these videos, my grandfather was a combat medic for the army in Vietnam. Did 3 tours and when he came back lost his mind. My mom pad private investigators for almoat 20 years to try to find where he went after he left florida where we're from. 2015 my mother called me balling crying while i was in a boarding school in utah saying "i found grandpa" "i found grandpa" i only talked to him a few times on the phone and had a vacation planned to go visit him in texas, he passed away months before we were supposed to go. First military funeral ive ever been to and i don't ever really cry but i walked up to his casket to put my hand on it and give a quick prayer and i balled my eyes out. Only veterans who were never really accepted back home God bless all the Vietnam vets and if yall know somebody in your family who was in Vietnam hold onto them and never let go.
I have met several Nam vets, some like your grandfather. I was a child during our years of involvement there. I have always spoken a heartfelt thanks to veterans.
It was because of Vietnam that I joined the Navy.
It was my sentiment that if they allowed women to volunteer, they wouldn't have to draft men who should not serve. I have always been strongly opposed to the draft.
During the early nineties, I spent some time working with Nam vets. I was at a bus stop one day with a man I came to find out was one. I put my hand out and thanked him. He looked at my hand for several seconds. It seemed like he didn't realize it was a hand, when he reached out his hand, and I shook it clasping with both my hands, he started weeping.
It was early in the nineties, mind you...
he said through tears that I was the first person EVER to say thank you. 😢 😭
He told me none of his family, no acquaintances, no VA people, had ever thanked him. Then he told me I really shouldn't thank him, because he didn't go willingly; he was drafted. I pointed out that unlike many, he didn't try to hide. He did as ordered. He went. He suffered. He sacrificed. So, I pointed out, of course he was deserving of my thanks. Then his weeping turned to sobbing.
I was so upset with the people closest to him, who hadn't given him that simple thing he'd needed so badly all that time. 😡
It made me feel quite fulfilled, to have had that special few minutes alone with him. I just wish I would have NOT been the first to extend that small courtesy.
For anyone who read this far, thanks for staying with me.
Please don't assume that all vets have received the support they need and deserve.
And, to all in the dd214 club, thankyou.
🤝❤️🤍💙
I crushed 11 disks, compression fractured 3 vertebrae and a bunch of other stuff. Surgery didn't go completely well and I was told not to hope for anything to get better, but I began to get feeling back in my left leg. That feeling was like a sleeping limb awakening. Savage spiking needle pain, but it was feeling. So I hit the gym. It took years of brutality, but I slogged through it. Now, years later, most people have no idea how badly injured I was because of how well I walk until I tell them and show the scars and the mri's of the implant.
Never quit yourself.
When life gets hard, get harder.
You got this!!!
Mad respect
Good shit bro
thats imprsive good for you man
so you and roy tl:dr is: "the doctors said i will never be able to use my legs again. i didn't like that diagnosis so i walked out of there"
Excellent.
Keep up the good work, bro.
Great job. I'm proud to have you in the real man club. Too many give up at the first sign of resistance.
Semper Fi
I spent a year in a hospital in 2017 relearning how to walk. I mentioned to one of my former NCOs that I was having trouble staying motivated he sent me videos about Roy Benavidez's story they kept me going throughout the whole treatment. Thank you for the video he deserves as much recognition as possible!
So do you. ❤
Recuperation is its own battle.
I to know how hard it is,I had to relearn how to do pretty much everything after a surgery that went worng, I was basically was a new born again, it's been 6 years since that happened and I still have many problems that I will never come back from.
@michaelbarnes7351 I get that my immune system was attacking my nervous system so I had the motor skills of a toddler fortunately besides some random muscle pain here and there I made it out pretty well good luck!!
He came to our Battalion in 1978 to speak about his experiences in combat. He truly was an exceptional human being and one hell of a warrior. I have never forgotten that talk and the feelings that were instilled in me and many others that day. He touched every one of us in an emotional way and we were all better because of it. He was a true hero and will be missed by all that knew him.can hardly wait to see him on the other side.70 now so I shouldn't have to wait a lot longer.
@@randallrichardson-se7ql I'm sure it will be a reunion woven with peace.
May your wait be filled with purpose and pleasure.
I'm a Texan, and we are told about Roy Benavidez in school. It wasn't until the last decade getting national recognition.
He gave a speech a few timeswhen we were in elementary school in South Texas. Late 80's early 90's
He was given recognition by Ronald Reagan.
Well he was a hero at FT Bragg in the late 80s. Told his humble story to paratroopers
also texan, never heard this story till now
A portion of U.S. HWY 281/I-37 in San Antonio is named in his honor.
As a Mexican American myself, this man is an idol of mine. Thank you for using ur platform to honor one of my heroes-Master Sargeant Roy Benavides MACVSOG. Idk that any of us that haven't been through war, and have never personally knew the sacrifices associated with it will ever truly understand what drove these men to do what they did. But we can still respect and appreciate them and the sacrifices they made for us. TFE does an amazing job keeping their memories alive, and we should all do what we can to do the same. Because I feel like there'd be no greater shame than to live such a great life, and not know and appreciate to whom it's owed.
"The Mean Mexican" is the story of America in one guy's life. Ronald Reagan said it the best in his MOH ceremony, "if the story of his heroism was a movie script you would not believe it." And Reagan was an actor before his political career so he'd know a thing or 2 about movie scripts.
I was so glad to see this video pop up. Been asking for Benavidez to be covered for a while.
@@MrVvulf Me too, and on two occasions. It is hard to imagine a more fitting subject, aside from the greats already done, like Daly and Wermuth.
@@MrVvulf It's not a story for a three-minute blurb. To do it right is to do him justice.
@@chrismaverick9828 I know the story. Reagan was my Commander in Chief while I was a jumpmaster in the 82d.
" REAGAN WAS A ACTOR? "
Me remembering being shown Bedtime for Bonzo by my dad in 2002:
That's a man you cry to hear speak.
Not because you're sad, but because his pride is that over flowing, inspirational, and strong.
Amen bubba, all facts!
I shit you not
Roy Benavidez was the real-life Wolverine. That dude absolutely had a healing factor that was top-notch.
Also counting backstory he's closer to the punisher
"Man literally too angry to die."
Sir as a Vietnam veteran I find your content to be factual and educational. I am thrilled to watch each and every one of your videos. Finally someone who tells the truth, a true rarity these days. What are the chances of you discussing some of my time in country (68-69). Keep up the good fight. Thank you
I love how that general just kind of pops into Roy's life out of nowhere, does him a favor, _and then just disappears_ xD
He clearly refused to elaborate as well
Ain’t always what you know but who you know/run into
Everyone: General Kenobi...
Not all hero's wear cape, some wear boots and an uniform and help who they can, no matter how small, might be pulling string for a corporal to go airborne, might be pulling friendlies in a helicopter amid gunfire....
You help you can, and you can start by helping yourself, with your physical health like diet and exercise, might be mental and go to therapy and fishing or a hike.
Help who you can. God bless
He was just Roy's fairy godfather
“Never bring a knife to a gunfight.”
“I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear that.” -Roy
Clearly he responded with, “that’s not a knife, this is a knife”
@@modelsnstuffreveiws6628*knoife
"Never bring yourself to a Benavidez fight."
Never bring a knife to a gunfight - sun tzu
Never bring an army to a Roy Benavidez fight - Roy Benavidez
@@theultimategamer9240 oh that is better!
After reading his book, I became aware of who this hero, MSG Roy Benavidez, was. I also learned that Roy lived in El Campo, Texas, which I passed through numerous times on my way to Victoria, Texas. I wrote to him a letter full of admiration and asked if he would autograph my book. He agreed and invited me to stop by his house the next time I drove by. I did this, but I didn't call before I came, and his daughter told me I had missed him by a day because he was speaking out of town at an event and would be gone for several days. On my way back from Victoria, I called and learned that Roy had not returned. I was offered to leave my book, but I was determined to meet this great man in person. Unfortunately, and to my great dismay, before I could make the trip, Roy P. Benavidez succumbed to the many injuries he sustained which his body was never able to 100% recover from. He died on November 29, 1998 in San Antonio, Texas. RIP warrior, may your story inspire all Americans with what it takes to give all for your country.
Larry from Texas
What's the name of the Book
@@mahmoudabdulraheem9298 Legend
@@mahmoudabdulraheem9298 Sorry for the delay. My dance card has been full lately. The name of the book is: “The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America’s Most Famous Hispanic War Hero”
Larry from Texas
@@LarryLMelton6:37 😊 6:40
MSG Benavidez. Not MSG Sgt Benavidez.
MSG stands for Master Sergeant
My uncle took me to see Roy speak when I was like 8 years old. It was extremely moving and powerful. This man was a personal hero of mine
My step father was a green beret and served with him in Vietnam. He held TMM in the HIGHEST regard and said he was one of the finest men he ever knew.
Thanks for doing this video. THIS MAN is a Hero in every sense of the word.
My dad was a Force Recon Marine from '59-'70 and Army Reserve until he died in '87. He also spoke very highly of Benevidez. He told me as a little kid that if Audie Murphy was the real life Captain America, Benevidez was the guy who earned the right to carry the title from him. He also credited Benevidez as having saved his life when he fought for the veteran's benefits. …those same benefits saved our entire family when dad died from Agent Orange cancer. Benevidez saved my entire family after he retiired.
Fort Bragg should absolutely have been renamed Fort Benevidez.
He came to my high-school in Denver, gave a speech and then later hung out with us down in our rotc range. One of the few reasons I served, a great humble and sincerely genuine man.
Roy Benevidez is the best example of the saying “the victor is not victorious, if the vanquished does not consider themselves so”
I can’t believe that I just sat down to listen to a bearded dude in a tank-top tell me a story for 45 minutes! And I enjoyed every second of it. New sub. Cheers.
My dad is a second cousin of Roy. I have his GI Joe and used to show that thing off like it was a block of gold. It’s worth more than that, that’s for sure. He’s a legend in our family. We are all humble workers with farming backgrounds. Our family is originally from San Luis Potosí Mexico. My dad was in law enforcement and ran in to one of Roy’s pals and said they could be twins.
I have friends from there, Portillos. They live in San Antone now. Ever get there they have Roy painted on the wall in Mi Tierra cafe downtown. My dad knew him
I consider him the main character of my own life story, just from hearing about him.
Do you know David Rodriguez?
Absolutely Awesome!!
Much love and respect to your TIO and your entire family,Roy will always be one of my personal heroes,and a legit AMERICAN HERO,THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YO🙌🏻
I met Roy when I was in JROTC at my San Antonio high school. My NCO cadre was in Roy's unit during Vietnam so he came by and attended one of our parade ceremonies. He made me call him Roy, not Sgt Benevides. I got to sit and talk to him for quite a few minutes, I was a very small kid and he told me to always work harder than everyone else and I will succeed. An amazing man who was a giant in my eyes.
I had the honor of meeting and interviewing Roy Benavides.
Soon after college...I was working in Laredo TX and Roy was on tour around Texas and was being interviewed around Veteran's Day.. You should have seen the medals on that guy. He had my complete attention and respect. What an honor to shake his hand. This was in 1987 by the way.
When Roy was much older, I was working in the US Amry South G3 Plans at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio. Two friends and I used to stop off at this little bar called The Drop Zone on South New Braunfels Street after work on a Friday and sometimes Roy was there. We would visit with Roy and pay for his tab. He was always a very humble man, nice guy, and in my opinion, a very good human.
I’m sure you get 1,000’s of emails every week. I emailed you not too long ago about my father. He was MACVSOG North. Serving 44 years in the United States Army. At the age of 13 he ran away from home, bought a new identity and joined up. Sadly, my father passed away on Veteran’s Day in 2014. I was by his side for the last 4 hours of his life and he’s now laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
Yeah the MACVSOG are a bunch of mean group of warriors. I'm happy that Tilt and Jocko Wilink are telling their stories now
God bless
May he rest peacefully.
Your dad RIP. Thanks for his service. 🙏
My brother was a wolfhound in vietnam he passed away late 2023 an now resides at arlington cemetary as of april 2024.my father resides at national cemetary in san antonio where my brother lived.Would not surprise me if they both knew Roy as well
Former 82nd Airborne 'trooper here- I got asked once if I call it Fort Bragg or Fort "Liberty." Told the stranger in question "I was stationed at Fort Bragg. All my military paperwork says 'Fort Bragg.' For me, it is and always will be Fort Bragg- Home of the Airborne and Special Forces." That being said, I'm very disappointed they didn't decide to re-name Fort Hood to Fort Benavidez.
Touche, that would have been a much better selection. My paperwork says Ft Benning so that's what I'll refer to it as. Cheers!
It really should've been renamed McNeice then rename fort Hood fort benivedez
@@hellhound1389Fort Lawrence Joel would be the ideal name for Bragg. Name it after a North Carolina native MoH recipient
My orders say Ft Bragg and Ft Hood.
@@ThePatriot1971There shouldn't be any renaming, sick leftist nonsense!
I was lucky enough to meet Sgt. Benavidez in the late 80's, and being a History teacher, I wanted to hear all of the battlefield details. Roy just smiled and said, "I am old news, but let's talk about you. You're a teacher and you talk to kids all of the time. You're more important!" I have never met a more humble man. I wanted to take a picture of him and his Congressional Medal of Honor medal. It turns out that it was in the glove compartment. Being who he was, he wasn't going to wear it in public unless it was a special occassion.
“Homie stepped on a land mine and walked it off”… got my like and a comment. Straight fire!!
Chuck Norris is jealous!
Thanks for including a portion of the Benevidez speech at the end. I encourage everyone to watch it in it's entirety. He was one of the greatest Americans...ever.
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I went to middle school with one of his grand daughter's here in South Texas and didn't know until decades later what an absolute savage/hero this man was. So many of these guys never get the recognition they deserve; very happy to see this.
*granddaughters
@@slappy8941 yes thanks
I went to highschool with one of Audy Murphy's nephews. Didn't know who Audy Murphy was until I started getting into WW2 movies.
ROY BENAVIDEZ & family, GOD BLESS YOU!!!! This riveting recap about Roy's heroic exploits are astounding. Perseverance, honor, and brotherhood are this veteran's creed. As a fellow veteran, I'm ashamed of the political aspects of Roy's persecution, even at E.O.S. Roy still fought for 350,000 fellow brother's disability pay. Thank you The Fat Electrician for your concise & emotionally inspiring narration. Your narration sagacity is awe-inspiring! When a narrator's tale conveys to the listener several powerful emotional experiences they are truly blessed. I'm ecstatic to have discovered your channel. Please keep narrating with your panache brother.
Army tried to pull a "That wasn't service related".
The Army doesn't make that determination, that would be the Veteran's Administration. Further, the military doesn't draft anybody, that would be the Draft Board. It is irksome to hear someone say "I was drafted by the Army" or "the Army denied his claim". This is lazy language.
@@gunbutter830It's even lazier to think the things aren't related.
@@gunbutter830who cares
@@gunbutter830 they tried to fuck this man out of his damn well earned benefits, who gives a shit what department of the military tried to fuck him over? fuck you "uhm ackshually" nerds are annoying 😂
Doctor: "Roy, it's impossible to walk again."
Roy: *stands up and walks up to him* "Don't tell me whats impossible."
So great that it's something out of a Chuck Norris joke book. My Hero.
"Okay, but you will not receive Veterans disability benefits."
Same energy as escanor in seven deadly sins anime " who decided that"
Growing up near Roy, he became my mentor while I was attending West Point. He was a great inspiration to me and I was honored to have known him, a real American hero.
Sir, l am 74 years old, born in Texas, lived here all my life and this is the first time I’ve heard mention of Mr Benevidez. I was in high school during Vietnam, young men graduating and going over there to fight. My daddy and grandfather fought in WWI and II.
How did I not know about him?
Shame on me! God bless him, his family and his memory! Thank you for this great piece of history!
It is incredible how much we can miss as life goes by... don't feel bad that it took this long to learn, just be glad we learned. 💪💪
I met Sgt. Benevidez I 1997 while I was stationed ant NAS Oceana, VA. He seemed like a heckuva nice guy. He had to wear a bicycle helmet because of the skull injures. I worked at the base quarterdeck and had to announce “Attention on Deck!” when he entered due to his MOH. Even though he was much older and still suffered from his injuries all these years later, you could tell he had been a genuine badass!
I think Roy’s Uncle Aunt and Grandpa deserve a lot of credit for the man Master Sergeant Benavides became. He didn’t have a lot, but Abuelo Salvador and the family raising him to take pride in his Yaqui/Mexican heritage is one of the greatest “Can do” stories of the American people. Good for them.
And thank you Master Sergeant for your service in America’s defense
Roy's Stepfather: I'm not raising another man's kids.
6 year old Roy (probably): I'm already more man than you.
Damn straight!
Yes Sir❤
"Want me to sock you, boy?" - Roy, probably.
I mean Roy's stepfather was right. He isn't going to raise another man's kids. I mean after all, you can't raise what you're not [a man].
Absolutely crazy. Definitely purchasing that book Legend. I work for VA, deal solely with veterans. Love learning more and more about American military. My husband just got out of active duty a year ago.
Back in 1986, I was a young bushy tailed Captain serving in the White House Fellows program during the Reagan administration. I was invited to join the POTUS, VPOTUS (Bush Sr), SECDEF (Weinberger), and a group of hispanic military and civilian personnel for a special ceremony to honor Hispanic MOH recipients. I had the unforgettable privilege to meet Roy there at the Rose Garden. I got to speak with him for about half an hour. At the time I was considering leaving the service after my PCS orders came in. Roy inspired me so much that I stayed in the rest of my career and retired as a BG. Roy inspired me to stay and serve my country for nearly 30 yrs. I remember him so vividly. What a great American.
Hollyweird could never make a movie about Roy because it’s too unbelievable that a human being could achieve such heroic feats.
The Expendables ain't got shit on Tango Mike Mike
They would try and fuck it up
They'll change Roy into a black lesbian who don't need no men
@@Dex8357Exactly. First they would make him a female and lesbian.
Hence the bit about Audie Murphy having to tone down his performance of himself.
That's my cousin. Definitely proud to be a BENAVIDEZ ❤
TangoMikeMike.
That mean Mexican. Everything a hero is and was. A great American.
Yooo, what's up fam. He's my grandma's (Josephine Roberson) cousin! I'm in the army now and I was shocked at how many people know about him!
@@tayday424 Our Benavidez family is huge. There's so many of us that I haven't even met. We are even related to David and Jose Benavidez the boxers. I never got to meet Roy cause my dad passed away when I was 8yrs old. I just remember him telling me about him. My dad was Benavidez, so after he passed away, we didn't talk to much to his side of the family.
I went to military school with his nephew Nathan Benavidez 🤘🏽
He defeated the most formidable enemy known to himankind. American beaurocracy.
This is a whole new level of “main character syndrome.” I love that the guys he saved had to drag him into the helicopter because he just wouldn’t stop fighting.
This is not what main character syndrome means, Roy was simply HE,
Main character syndrome are just randos who think they're somebody
No matter how many times and how many interpretations of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez's story I hear, I still keep coming back to it. As a proud Texan and a military brat, his story is just one of the most, if not the most awe inspiring and inspirational stories in the world. He grew up in horrible circumstances and overcame it. He was sent to war and was wounded so badly, he would be discharged and just walks it off and comes back to be even better than before. Then he just inserts himself into an apocalyptic nightmare without even bringing a reasonable weapon with no question or hesitation. He gets wounded multiple times with enough severity that most would've either lay down and quit, or hunker down until a better opportunity came up and instead, he just pushes straight through a wall of gunfire and explosions while wounded to save the stranded, again with no hesitation or self preservation. Then even after coming home and saving himself from getting screwed, he could've just lived out the rest of his time but instead fights his own government on behalf of his fellow troops to help them out too. I've never read a story of someone more inspiring, selfless, and determined than Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez.
As an American of Mexican descent from a young age you are conditioned to fight, fight other kids or fight poverty by working from the age of 10. From boxing, MMA and the U.S military the Mexican fighting spirit is legendary. Roy Benavidez embodies this perfectly. RIP guerrero.
Beautifully stated
My grandfather served in ww2, Korea, and Vietnam. He was Mexican. He was also denied a bunch of medals. Discrimination was real. Only the black guys would associate with the Mexicans. It was better by Vietnam. Maybe because he switched to air force.
You couldn’t of said that any better my friend 💯🤘🏽 true Mexican fighting spirit with a dash of Texan/American honor
Agreed, my old Mexican grandpa always thought me fight and never give up
I just came back from Ensenada Mexico 🇲🇽 and saw exactly what your comment stated. You gotta work at a young age to help your family or whoever you live with.
I live about 45 minutes from El Campo. I remember while in high school I had a teacher who told my class about Mr. Benevidez and some of the injuries he sustained. What I learned then was nowhere near as in depth as what I learned from this video and I was still in awe about what he accomplished. But now after watching this video I am gobsmacked. Roy deserves more recognition than what he gets. When he passed away in 1998, it was a big deal in the area I live in. The state of Texas renamed a portion of Highway 71 the Roy P. Benevidez Memorial Highway in the early 2000’s if I remember correctly. Thank you for this very informative video and for the respect given to the man nicknamed The Mean Mexican.
No the mean American
Side bar was completely correct. Rename these bases after the true heros they produce. Not just some feel good term. Honor your soldiers for their service.
I've heard this man's story before and I could listen to it a dozen more times. He's a personal hero of mine.
He knew my uncle and went to a few his 4th of July parties. He was big on Americas youth and loved speaking to them. Im so honored to have shook his hand! His family is amazing as well.
Nick, brother, you are a scholar and a poet. The fact that you managed to work both Deadpool and the hawk tuah chick into Roy Benavidez's story is simply amazing.
Thank you, Nic, for finally covering the amazing story of Tango-Mike-Mike.
Master Sergeant Benavidez brought a fury of hate to the battlefield born from the love of his comrades. The man is the definition of don't give up. We should all strive to be more like Roy Benavidez.
@25:10 It was actually discovered in about 1975 that there was a mole at the MACVSOG headquarters that was relaying everything to the enemy, like insertion points, etc.. The reason so many of the spike teams went missing is most likely because they landed right into an ambush.
You’re never gonna walk again, Roy.
DONT YOU PUT THAT EVIL ON ME RICKY BOBBY!
I was a colonels driver in 1991 in Fort Bragg. My sergeant major served alongside Roy Benavidez in Vietnam. He had me drive him to a speech, sergeant Major Benavidez was giving
It was very moving Afterwards, I even got to meet him. My Sergeant Major introduced me to him
Love Roy Benevidez,make all my APs listen to his story
I heard his medal of honor speech one lonely day during covid. Pumped me up for a while. Roy even found a way to help me haha!
@@TheiliteritesbianYou should hear Jack Lucas. thata what makes me pumped
15:56 got his back, blown out in the worst way🥲
😂😭😭 Yooo it's so bad bc when he was getting to that part I went to the comment section and had the perfect timing seeing and reading this
When I was in 7th grade my parents had just divorced and I was getting bullied. I really didn't know how to talk to people anymore and the mere thought of social interaction made me want to vomit. I was in speech class so obviously we had an assignment to speak in front of the entire class. This one assignment made me want to jump out of a window it made me so anxious but I pushed through and started researching on someone to talk about. This someone was Roy "Tango Mike Mike" Benavidez. I became enraptured in his story so much to the point where I wasn't thinking about the anxiety of speaking anymore. I went up and told his story and pushed through a panic attack in the process. Apparently my speech was so good I got a standing ovation from my class. This is the day that started the healing of my social life. Even though it was something so small like speaking in front of people I want it to be known that Roy helped another person who needed help at the time. Thank you.
Anxiety is NO little thing, it can be crippling for life. Good on ya!!
That is brilliant. Thank you for sharing. :)
That's a beautiful story man, thank you for sharing that 😊
Excellent share
@saureco Thank you
*_"Homie literally stepped on a landmine and walked it off. OF COURSE he was going to be a Green Beret!"_*
I've heard the man speak, actually got the opportunity to shake his hand and talk with him a bit. One word comes immediately to mind; impressive.
One vet to another hearing his story about him stepping on a mine and trying to walk at night and out of that hospital if I knew nothing about him that would be more than enough for me. Still go by what he said when speaking at that public event . "A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins”
I met Roy many years ago. Even purchased his book. He spoke at Bergstrom air Force Base Austin Texas. Then much later visited Roy at veterans hospital before he died! A good kind dedicated man! He even saved Vietcong lives during helo extraction!
Brother, thank you so much for the sincere and excellent work you put into this video. I stopped watching about four minutes in, gathered the whole family around the 55" TV, and started it over from the beginning. By the time it was over, my wife and I had passed the Kleenex box back and forth a time or two, and my wide-eyed teenage daughter just told me that she'll try to remember MSG Benevidez' story when she's old enough to vote.
We feel like we've been to church twice today, now.
This is the first time I have commented on youtube. Want to say thank you for putting the clip of him at the end. Not ashamed to say it made me cry. I served from 03 to 13 with 3 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I now have a c shaped scar on my head from brain surgery from a tbi that causes me to have seizures for 10 years. I had no idea there was someone as great as that man who I have the same viewpoint of. People just don't get it when they ask me why I served or why I am glad I did. Thank you for making these videos and thank you doc.
Keep commenting on YT young Brother-in-Arms. Your voice is important and the world should not be robbed of it. "Facta Probant".
Roy Benevidez needs a movie to be made. No exaggeration would be necessary. Actually people probably won’t believe the movie unless they omit some of his achievements. I mean before the Medal of Honor incident he taught himself to walk after a land mine explosion. They said he’d never walk again and he basically took it as a challenge!!! Just that is impressive enough, but then he goes through the toughest military training in existence with his healed but broken body.
The amount of shear will this guy had is absolutely insane to say nothing of his pain tolerance.
I never even considered you working the Hoc Tuah girl into this. I was literally in tears laughing.
And you're spot on about the base renaming , which is an absolute outrage.
And thank you, Mr Benevidez
"Mr." Benevidez? did the guy Retire a Warrant Officer? yeah no, I see stripes on this fella's shoulder.
Bro that clip sent me
Bro spoilers
Another Rambo you should cover is sgt Leo Major. He would lose an eye to a grenade, refuse the discharge, return to his unit and go on to pull a Sgt York by capturing a German company, then later would liberate a town completely by himself, by being so badass that the German garrison of 500+ ran away
I was thinking I'd seen a TFE episode on him - I guess I didn't..
Another is Carlos Hathcock - Nic would do a GREAT job telling that story as well!
And he was Canadian on top of that
Edit: Took a hour for my dumbass to realize that my auto correct put "auntie" instead of "and he"
Isn't he also famous for reportedly wearing sneakers instead of combat boots?
@@NJFireDepartment French Canadian.
@@lordpumpkinhead265 I've actually never heard that part about him.
You not only honored him but helped tell his legacy. This has been one hell of a ride. Well done man!
Wow! What an amazing story! Roy Benavidez is a true American hero and should be recognized as such! And I 100% agree that Fort "Bragg" should've been renamed Fort Benavidez! Because he fought so hard for everyone of his fellow 350000 soldiers in the most humble yet fierce way possible! That is deserving a base named after you in my eyes!!
This man is the definition of the human will. He fought to death and told the reaper to take a hike.
It looks like he was the original user of Whipple from the Timesuck podcast, it’s a joke sponsor that Dan Cummings created, th-cam.com/video/2zAbWTEQbNY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xZlrE1sVvWFS8w55.
That man was unkillable. The only one who could tell him it was time to go was God himself.
@Psycho-go5yr even then god was a little hesitant.
Man literally was presumed dead and being zipped in a body bag and LITERALLY spat death in the face.
Also that fucking doctor with the discharge papers I cannot imagine having this guy you thought would never stand again just get up and walk towards you. I don't know if that doctor was religious but I like to imagine him doing the sign of the cross thinking he was seeing a demon before him
His story was still being echoed while i served in the late 80's at Ft Bragg .
Absolute fckn legend
In a year dude went from paralyzed to running 10 miles with a ruck Complete badass
Serious American
Thanks for the vid doc
I served from 2002 to 2022. They still talk about him, mcnasty and murphy
I've been waiting for this video for so long. Dude literally spit in the face of death repeatedly
"What? Am I planning to get into the Marine Corps?" I was expecting a "square hole" joke but this one works too😂
I was hoping for the scene from Megas XLR, where it shows the MC, Coop, as an infant, and he's trying to force the square block into the round slot. Then, seemingly suddenly, with the scene showing only the slot, the block zips down as a blur from the top of the screen and smashes through the edges of the slot, getting stuck in it, and the scene zooms out to show Coop... as an adult and looking absolutely thrilled at having just achieved his goal.
That, my friends, was a sick burn.
"What about the triangle?...... It goes in the square hole. Ok how bout the rectangle?.........that's right it goes in the square hole."
@@ryurc3033 - *Gollum screeching* - It burns us! (God, I hated that video, even though they made it work like that.)
I've had a GI Joe figure dedicated to Sgt. Benevidez for over 20 years; I still have it and don't think I'll ever get rid of it.
dont bro
as a 40yr old male i cant think of anything that brought tears to my eyes as much as this story. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU GOOD GENTLEMAN, THAT FIGHT FOR US AMERICANS
Amen
I'm not crying. My eyes are just sweating a little bit.
Thanks!
As a former Army Towed Howitzer Instructor in Fort Sill Oklahoma from 1999-2003. I was selected to do the MSG Roy Benavides Training Area Dedication Ceremony and it was a honorable experience. Reading his citation was definitely an eye opener and I was honored to honor him.
I also was a Army Towed Howitzer Instructor at Ft. Sill from 1975 to 1976. Redleg.
Hi Fat Electrician. 👋
My Mother's maiden name is Benavidez. This man is a true hero & inspiration. I'm actually recovering from a broken back myself & puttin' the work in to walk again. Watching this has motivated me to keep movin' forward & I will get there. 💯
Thank u Roy Benavidez. 🙏
Much 🤟 Fat Electrician. 🍻🙏🍜
I wish you good luck and fight on
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You're going to make it. You can fail all you want, you just can't quit. Keep pushing.
@@Dr.Mcstaby
Thank u for the support.
Much appreciated. 🥲🍻🙏🍜
@@S.D._777_
Thank u for the support.
Much appreciated. 🌹🥲🍻🙏🍜
No story teller can come close to actually telling this story like Roy Benavidez himself. His southern drawl and personality comes through incredibly amazing. A Very humble man with the epitome of a "never quit" attitude. A true patriot.
Thank you for sharing this. What an amazing hero to this country. I can’t believe there’s not movies put out about Roy
The story about Audie Murphy being used as a recruiting tool while being Roy’s role model honestly just cements for me that he was basically a real life Captain America.
Agreed
Col Rob Howard*
Except Audie Murphy didn’t need no super steroids to become a tank killing badass.
@kyriss12 Very true, but it must be said that Steve Rogers was chosen because he had the willpower to become someone who would do such things if he could.
I thought the same thing. If Captain America wasn’t already a thing in the 40s I’d have said he was based on Audie Murphy.
I'm so glad you finally got to do a video about MSgt Benavidez... Such an unsung hero that needs more attention. Thank you .
I had the honor & privilege of meeting Roy Benavides back in the 1980s. He was a friend of my supervisor & was an infrequent visitor at our facility. I knew nothing of his claim to fame the first time he visited. Then our supervisor told us his history & back story. The next time he visited, I shook his hand, told him how honored I was to meet him, then turned to excuse myself. He insisted that I sit with him & my supervisor for lunch. He was an humble man, a nice soft spoken man. It really was an honor to meet him.
I had the honor of meeting MSG Benivetes in the 1990’s at an Army Reserve unit in Corbin Kentucky. He was making a tour of military units at the time. It happened that one of the NCO’s in our unit was in SF in Vietnam and was in the group of replacements for Benivetes’ unit after that battle. They had never met each other, but knew a lot of the same people. I still remember that day.
Boy stepped on a landmine and literally walked it off. Lol
Lessons from these stories:
1- Real Americans cheat on the eye exams
2- We need to have some "discussions" with all of these committees...no MoH for Benevidez, no MoH for Daily (x3), now we have Fort Liberty instead of Fort Benevidez...
3- Don't fck with America's boats.
@@Kayette 4- React with a "proportionate" amount of force.
None for McNeice and Wermuth as well
@@lordpumpkinhead265 That's 3a.
They should've remamed Bragg to Fort Gavin for Major General Gavin the you gest Major General in US military History 35 when he was promoted diring Operation Market Garden. While Commanding the 82nd Airborne Division
I have heard the story of his recipt of the Medal of Honor my whole life. My mom was working in the Pentagon that day and stopped to listen to the citation. Years later I found out about it thanks to the Simple History TH-cam channel. This man is an inspiration to all I feel, and it's a privilege to hear even more of his story. Thanks Nick.
This is the best tribute to Roy I've heard. Thank you
Roy is the embodiment of the American Badass. May he never be forgotten.
He had the Mexican fighting spirit, a true American hero! No matter where your heritage comes from , you live in America, FIGHT FOR AMERICA!
Not just an American Badass...he was the cream of the crop, from anywhere. A true hero that should be internationally recognized as what a true soldier embodies and exhibits.
What a great job telling this truth. The story in all its detail. This invigorated me. I’m a 4th generation indigenous Mexican-American. From Houston, Texas. My mother is from San Antonio Texas; and I’ve had relatives in EVERY MAJOR AMERICAN WAR in every Armed forces. On both my mother and father’s side. I’m appalled I never knew this story. I would have appreciated learning this growing up. This still resonates in 2024. It majorly affects me that Hollywood has left us out in many stories they tell of this time. It seems they’ve even taken pieces of Roy’s story. I’ve been an actor now for 10 years. As I progress, become more influential, this is a story I would love to produce and act in. Salute to Roy, what a hell of a man. When us Texas boys lock in we get it done!
Im a fifth generation German American Texan from Victoria Texas. I"' know about The hero Roy Benevidas from Cuero, Texas as long as I can remember
@@OneOut1 your also an Edomite you come from Esau
I'm no actor, I did take drama in high school, and I did a monologue for the Christmas program at my Church. That being said, if you get a chance to make this movie, I would volunteer in ANY capacity to help get it done. I've loved Roy since the first time hearing his story. He was what it means to be an American Badass!!!
It’s hard to get a movie made in Hollywood. Where there is a will there is a way though. Great to know he’s inspired so many
Respect!