Comments on: Lone Survivor – A True American Hero? http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero Gary's Ramblings about everything from Cars to the idea of US Energy Independence Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Martin C http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero/comment-page-1#comment-476 Martin C Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:16:43 +0000 http://www.z-car.com/blog/?p=294#comment-476 I have read this book and others about the Navy SEALs.. Good to Go, by harry constance is about the beginning of the SEALs and their outstanding tour in Viet Nam.. that is where the SEALs were created.. they used current strategies and operated outside the box.. their success is unmatched by any other spec op or branch of service of that era.. Luttrell's book was not as preachy as you say simply because he was expressing the loss he felt in his teamates..this bond is very typical and you will see it in the other books.. SEALs are unique in their skills and their mission. Even the brass has misused them at times, but since Nicaragua their mission has been for specialized and they are now at their best, such as the rescue of the captain in recent days.. Read what the SEALs did to accomplish the mission and you will know how they operate.. brilliant, strategis and precise beyond measure.. Also a good book to read is Rogue Warrior by Richard Marcinko. that title is real, most of his other books are fiction. I have read this book and others about the Navy SEALs.. Good to Go, by harry constance is about the beginning of the SEALs and their outstanding tour in Viet Nam.. that is where the SEALs were created.. they used current strategies and operated outside the box.. their success is unmatched by any other spec op or branch of service of that era..
Luttrell’s book was not as preachy as you say simply because he was expressing the loss he felt in his teamates..this bond is very typical and you will see it in the other books..
SEALs are unique in their skills and their mission. Even the brass has misused them at times, but since Nicaragua their mission has been for specialized and they are now at their best, such as the rescue of the captain in recent days.. Read what the SEALs did to accomplish the mission and you will know how they operate.. brilliant, strategis and precise beyond measure..
Also a good book to read is Rogue Warrior by Richard Marcinko. that title is real, most of his other books are fiction.

]]> By: gsmith http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero/comment-page-1#comment-425 gsmith Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:28:04 +0000 http://www.z-car.com/blog/?p=294#comment-425 I am very sorry for your family's loss. All of the soldiers who rushed to the aid of their fellow soldiers on that day are all heroes. Thank you for stopping by. I am very sorry for your family’s loss. All of the soldiers who rushed to the aid of their fellow soldiers on that day are all heroes. Thank you for stopping by.

]]> By: Dale Moore http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero/comment-page-1#comment-424 Dale Moore Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:37:01 +0000 http://www.z-car.com/blog/?p=294#comment-424 ET1 Jeffrey Allen Lucas,SEAL Team 10, was on the rescue helicopter which was shot down. He too is a hero, and my childrens cousin. We miss him. ET1 Jeffrey Allen Lucas,SEAL Team 10, was on the rescue helicopter which was shot down. He too is a hero, and my childrens cousin. We miss him.

]]> By: gsmith http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero/comment-page-1#comment-410 gsmith Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:13:13 +0000 http://www.z-car.com/blog/?p=294#comment-410 Your son is a hero, and I am honored to have you leave your comment on my blog. Thank you. While searching the web for more information about the book, I came across a quote that you gave to a local TV station. "There's a lot of people that put their life on the line not to be a hero but just because of what they believe in." That statement really hit me, a truly unselfish individual, one we can all hope to live up to. I know your wife and you were instrumental in creating The Cupertino Veterans Memorial, others can view online at http://www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org/ Thanks to you for raising such a fine man. Rest in Peace Matt. Your son is a hero, and I am honored to have you leave your comment on my blog. Thank you.

While searching the web for more information about the book, I came across a quote that you gave to a local TV station. “There’s a lot of people that put their life on the line not to be a hero but just because of what they believe in.” That statement really hit me, a truly unselfish individual, one we can all hope to live up to.

I know your wife and you were instrumental in creating The Cupertino Veterans Memorial, others can view online at http://www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org/

Thanks to you for raising such a fine man. Rest in Peace Matt.

]]> By: Corky Axelson http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero/comment-page-1#comment-409 Corky Axelson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:07:24 +0000 http://www.z-car.com/blog/?p=294#comment-409 I am the proud father of Matthew Axelson, Axe! I was also called Axe when I was drafted and proudly served in the US Army back in 1966-1968. Yes, I would want any child, nephew, etc., of mine to grow up with the desire to try out for the Navy SEALs. What strength and dedication these men demonstrate. What contributions these men willingly make for us, for the average American. Where would we be without them I am the proud father of Matthew Axelson, Axe! I was also called Axe when I was drafted and proudly served in the US Army back in 1966-1968. Yes, I would want any child, nephew, etc., of mine to grow up with the desire to try out for the Navy SEALs. What strength and dedication these men demonstrate. What contributions these men willingly make for us, for the average American. Where would we be without them

]]> By: gsmith http://www.z-car.com/blog/2008/08/23/lone-survivor-a-true-american-hero/comment-page-1#comment-353 gsmith Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:12:21 +0000 http://www.z-car.com/blog/?p=294#comment-353 Thanks for your comments Richard. I agree, the soldiers are all portrayed as heros. Would I want my child to grow up with Marcus as a role-model and hero? I have thought long and hard about that, and still am not sure where I stand. Thanks for your comments Richard. I agree, the soldiers are all portrayed as heros. Would I want my child to grow up with Marcus as a role-model and hero? I have thought long and hard about that, and still am not sure where I stand.

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