He was a person who knew exactly what he wanted to do and was willing to make the sacrifice to do it. And he realized the cost.

(The military) wanted to give him the Bronze Star for his injury, and he wouldn't accept it. He said what he was doing was what he was supposed to be doing and what everyone else was doing.

He was so proud to be there doing what he was doing. Not just the war part ... but the Marines and all the military people that are there have restored power, built schools, built hospitals and they have running water. Those are the things that nobody talks about and that nobody hears about.

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

It's a great sacrifice they make for us.

The mice which helplessly find themselves between the cats' teeth acquire no merit from their enforced sacrifice.