Homeland Heroes Salute

"On May 2nd, 1968 Army Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, armed with only a knife, jumped into action to help a 12-man Special Forces patrol who were surrounded by nearly 1,000 men. He would later be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, four Purple Hearts, and the Medal of Honor for his valorious actions in combat.

Show Notes

On May 2nd, 1968 Army Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, armed with only a knife, jumped into action to help a 12-man Special Forces patrol who were surrounded by nearly 1,000 men. He would later be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, four Purple Hearts, and the Medal of Honor for his valorious actions in combat.

Today, on the 24th anniversay of his passing, we welcome his daughter, Yvetter Benavidez Garcia, to the podcast to continue her father's legacy by inspiring and educating others about his story.

To learn more visit the Facebook page managed by Yvette, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100038148445985.

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What is Homeland Heroes Salute?

The Homeland Heroes Foundation is proud to announce the Homeland Heroes Salute, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of veterans, their families, and those whose lives are devoted to helping service members. The podcast is produced by DerryCAM, Sharing the stories that shape our lives. Each story will dive into the good, bad, and sometimes ugly truths these brave men and women have endured. The mission in telling their stories is to heal themselves and others while bringing greater awareness to the triumphs and struggles they have faced and continue to face at home. Learn more about the Homeland Heroes Foundation at www.homelandheroesfoundation.org. Learn More about Derry Community Access Media at www.derrycam.org Listener Discretion is advised