How modern wars are changing the definition of heroism

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How modern wars are changing the definition of heroism
By: James Wright  

Labor Day weekend was marked by the memorial services for Sen. John McCain of Arizona.

Eulogists described him as a patriot and a maverick, a generous man, and a hero.

Few challenged these salutes — although President Donald Trump famously suggested in 2015 that McCain was not a hero for being captured. While most disputed Trump’s remarks, candidate Dr. Ben Carson said, “It depends on your definition of a war hero.”

By any definition with which I am familiar, John McCain, a Vietnam War prisoner of war, was a hero. McCain deserves the honor not simply because he served. Not even just because he was captured — although he and the other Vietnam War POWs demonstrated remarkable courage and endurance and deserve the praise they have received.

https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2018/09/21/how-modern-wars-are-changing-the-definition-of-heroism/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20Campaign&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Marine%20Corps%20-%20Daily%20News%20Roundup