We would like to continue honoring our veterans this week to show our appreciation of the sacrifices they have made and are still making for our country. Here is another poem we found that we would like to share in remembrance of those who bravely fought and/or died for our freedom.
Heroes
By Jared Jenkins
In war, there are lives risked and lives taken
Men and women giving their best to defend what they love
They defend their country
Their honor
Their people
Some call them soldiers
Others call them heroes
Our veterans have risked their lives for us
They have lived through hell and fought with honor
Many have killed
And regret doing so
For every life, there is a soul
For every soul, there is a life
For those who have died, we show great appreciation and remembrance
For those who live, along with them live the horrific memories of battle
Some, memories of defeat
Some, memories of victory
Our veterans were more than soldiers
They were, and still are heroes
This week, let's talk Classic Movies of American War Heroes! Our last
blog post featured Sgt. Alvin York, a WW I American hero who saved lives throughout his time serving our country. The American war hero classic movie that we are featuring today is one in which Second Lt. Audie Murphy, a WW II American hero, plays “himself” in Universal’s To Hell and Back (1955). Based on the star's autobiography, this is the story of 
how Audie Mu
rphy became America's most-decorated soldier during WW II. After dwelling a bit on Murphy's impoverished Texas upbringing, the story moves ahead to 1942, when, at 17, Audie Murphy joined the army. Within a year, he was a member of the 7th Army, serving in North Africa, Italy, France and ultimately Ge
rmany and Austria. One by one, the members of Murphy's Company B are killed in the war, until only three men from the original company are left (the others appear at the finale as ghostly images, a standard visual cliché of 1950s war films). The bulk of the film is given over to Murphy's conspicuous acts of combat bravery, and his killing of 240 enemy soldiers. Highlighted by excellent battle sequences, To Hell and Back is a serviceable tribute to Audie Murphy, a most complex individual.
Heroes
By Jared Jenkins
In war, there are lives risked and lives taken
Men and women giving their best to defend what they love
They defend their country
Their honor
Their people
Some call them soldiers
Others call them heroes
Our veterans have risked their lives for us
They have lived through hell and fought with honor
Many have killed
And regret doing so
For every life, there is a soul
For every soul, there is a life
For those who have died, we show great appreciation and remembrance
For those who live, along with them live the horrific memories of battle
Some, memories of defeat
Some, memories of victory
Our veterans were more than soldiers
They were, and still are heroes
This week, let's talk Classic Movies of American War Heroes! Our last
blog post featured Sgt. Alvin York, a WW I American hero who saved lives throughout his time serving our country. The American war hero classic movie that we are featuring today is one in which Second Lt. Audie Murphy, a WW II American hero, plays “himself” in Universal’s To Hell and Back (1955). Based on the star's autobiography, this is the story of 
how Audie Mu
rphy became America's most-decorated soldier during WW II. After dwelling a bit on Murphy's impoverished Texas upbringing, the story moves ahead to 1942, when, at 17, Audie Murphy joined the army. Within a year, he was a member of the 7th Army, serving in North Africa, Italy, France and ultimately Ge
rmany and Austria. One by one, the members of Murphy's Company B are killed in the war, until only three men from the original company are left (the others appear at the finale as ghostly images, a standard visual cliché of 1950s war films). The bulk of the film is given over to Murphy's conspicuous acts of combat bravery, and his killing of 240 enemy soldiers. Highlighted by excellent battle sequences, To Hell and Back is a serviceable tribute to Audie Murphy, a most complex individual.Second Lt. Audie Murphy’s enlistment details: After the attack on Pe
arl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Murphy tried to enlist in the military, but the services rejected him for being under age. In June 1942, shortly after his 17th birthday, his sister Corrine adjusted his birth date so he appeared to be 18 and legally allowed to enlist, and his war memoirs, To Hell and Back, maintained this misinformation, leading to later confusion and contradictory
statements as to his year of birth. Murphy was accepted into the United States Army, at Greenville, after being turned down by the Marines and the paratroopers for being too short (5 feet 5.5 inches) and of slight build. He was also turned down by the Navy for being slight of build. He was sent to Camp Wolters, Texas, for basic training and 
during a session of close order drill, passed out. His company commander tried to have him transferred to a cook and bakers' school because of his baby-faced youthfulness, but Murphy insisted on becoming a combat soldier. His wish was granted: after 13 weeks of basic training, he was sent to Fort Meade, Maryland for advanced infantry training.
arl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Murphy tried to enlist in the military, but the services rejected him for being under age. In June 1942, shortly after his 17th birthday, his sister Corrine adjusted his birth date so he appeared to be 18 and legally allowed to enlist, and his war memoirs, To Hell and Back, maintained this misinformation, leading to later confusion and contradictory
statements as to his year of birth. Murphy was accepted into the United States Army, at Greenville, after being turned down by the Marines and the paratroopers for being too short (5 feet 5.5 inches) and of slight build. He was also turned down by the Navy for being slight of build. He was sent to Camp Wolters, Texas, for basic training and 
during a session of close order drill, passed out. His company commander tried to have him transferred to a cook and bakers' school because of his baby-faced youthfulness, but Murphy insisted on becoming a combat soldier. His wish was granted: after 13 weeks of basic training, he was sent to Fort Meade, Maryland for advanced infantry training. Second Lt. Audie Murphy was the most 
decorated American soldier of World War II. He received the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest award for valor, along with 32 additional U.S. and foreign medals and citations, including five from France and one from Belgium.
decorated American soldier of World War II. He received the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest award for valor, along with 32 additional U.S. and foreign medals and citations, including five from France and one from Belgium.Murphy was a celebrated movie star for many years in the post-war era, 
appearing in 44 films. He also found some success as a country music composer. He died in a plane crash May 28, 1971 and was interred, with full military honors, in Arlington National Cemetery. Audie Murphy's grave site is the second-most visited grave at Arlington, after that of President John F. Kennedy.
appearing in 44 films. He also found some success as a country music composer. He died in a plane crash May 28, 1971 and was interred, with full military honors, in Arlington National Cemetery. Audie Murphy's grave site is the second-most visited grave at Arlington, after that of President John F. Kennedy.**Trivia Question for Today: What movie did Audie Murphy have his first starring role? Who was his character in that movie?
Trivia Answer for Previous Post: When shooting at enemy soldiers, th
e trick Sgt. York used to coax them out in the open was to gobble like a turkey. This “turkey tactic” worked for the turkey shoot, likewise it worked for enemy soldiers to arouse curiosity. Just like the turkeys, the soldiers would raise themselves up from the safety of their barricades to give Alvin a clear shot.
e trick Sgt. York used to coax them out in the open was to gobble like a turkey. This “turkey tactic” worked for the turkey shoot, likewise it worked for enemy soldiers to arouse curiosity. Just like the turkeys, the soldiers would raise themselves up from the safety of their barricades to give Alvin a clear shot.
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