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Originally Posted by rpgincoming
to start off, i commend all of the rangers in that mission, i just didn't like that Eversmann was built up to be a huge hero in the movie, I am sure he does not want to be credidted for something he did not do, plus i have been in active duty, I have never been in combat but the risk was always there. I had to enter houses in Bosnia to inspect for illegal weapons, where i could have easily been killed. plus when i said it sounded like Martins voice i meant the actor who portrayed Martin, and i dont think Shugart had kids. once again, i don not know everything as i was not there, nor have i interviewed the soldiers myself, I am merely trying to attempt an intelligent discussion.
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MSG Eversmann deserves every bit of "credit" he has recieved by his peers and those that know what actually did happen. And you are correct, he is not an attention seeker, but he is also a MSG and deserves all of the respect befitting one, regardless of his involvement in the Mog. As I stated, do not use the movie, nor the book to make any judgements or conclusions on the events that occured. While both are nice thoughts, they are hardly completely accurate of the events nor the personal feelings between members.
While your service is appreciated, "the risk" being "always there" is not the same as enduring the risk.
I'm not trying to stifle any discussion on the mission but word your posts carefully. As I stated, this is still a very open and sore issue and despite it's recent fame, needs to be given the utmost respect as any war/conflict and those that served in them deserve.
I also suggest you report to the Welcoming forum to give us a brief introduction with a short bio on your military career.