“It is easy to be a virtuous man in good times. It is easy to be judged a success when luck runs with the fortunate son. But when adversity strikes, the true measure of a man percolates to the surface.… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“Courage is a fleeting commodity and can be crushed effortlessly by a single fond memory of home. A backyard barbecue, a fragmented flashback to… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“Men do not do well when tender emotions exist between them. They can be there. They can even be tangentially recognized. But to acknowledge… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“Some men are born warriors. Their spirit and their character are forged for the fight...Others pick up arms because they see no other solution.… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“It is easy to be a virtuous man in good times. It is easy to be judged a success when luck runs with the… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“The sight of every man rising to the occasion generated a wave of pure love in me. A good leader is supposed to inspire… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“The infantryman's way of life has a knack for distilling a man's character down to its most essential elements. If he measures up, nothing… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“Men do not do well when tender emotions exist between them. They can be there. They can even be tangentially recognized. But to acknowledge… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“Heroes. I'll never see them that way again. I've seen who real heroes are. And they don't wear cleats on game day.” — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“Sir, it smells like bananna's...maybe you should get that looked at. Quiet down soldier....get your shit together and prepare for attack.” — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
“In combat, those who are willing to fight follow only those who are willing to lead, and lead competently. When bullets fly, rank does… — Sean Parnell Copy Share Image
