The Green Beret who went on a one man Rampage to save his Comrades

This is the story of one man who survived ‘six hours in hell’ and rescued his comrades against overwhelming forces in the Vietnam War.

As President Reagan said: "If the story of his heroism were a movie script, you would not believe it".

Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez aka 'Tango Mike Mike'

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Created by Daniel Turner

Narrator:

Chris Kane

Music Credit

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[RoyPBenavidezTangoMikeMike]

Thanks for posting this amazing video on my dad. I think it's important for our youth to have videos like this that they can relate to. My father dedicated his life to speaking to our youth, our future leaders of America. This is a video for all ages to enjoy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. -Yvette Benavidez Garcia, Roy's daughter and author of the children's book, "Tango Mike Mike: The Story of Roy P. Benavidez."

[RedesCat]

Roy stepped on a land mine,

the land mine was found in the medical ward for injuries

[joelsefur]

Death came for Roy and he told the reaper “F*** Off, I’LL let you know when I’m ready.”

RIP you legend.

[rightthinkandlove]

i met this man at my bar in 91.
He was a gentleman and was well spoken.
I was given a copy of his book that i still hold on to.
rip Roy

[mindmedic]

He came to speak at my school in 1981, Bedichek Jr High School. I'll never forget how he made us all feel. He was easily the most charismatic and inspiring person I've ever personally met. We got to shake his hand at the end of his presentation. We thought of him as a superhero. I still do.

[whiskeyactual.]

Some people idolize celebrities, but I idolize men like this. Warriors.

[footfinger]

Never bring a knife to a gun fight
Benavitaz:hold my m16

[AmbroseBurnside]

When he said “i dont like being called a hero, the real heroes are the ones who passed away” i got a little choked up on that one. This man probably killed countless NVA. What an amazing person

[greatwolf]

You forgot that USNS Benevidez is named after him. To have a US Navy ship named after you is one of the greatest honors an American soldier can get.

[ChrisKane-]

I grew up never knowing the name Roy Benavidez; and now as a man I wish my teachers taught me about him. He was the epitome of heroism and I'm so glad I was able to learn about him on this channel. 😊

[TheSilentWalkerz]

“Never take a knife to a gun fight”

Roy: Hold my gun.

[VincentK.McMahon]

This guy is the very definition of never give up. His picture should be in the dictionary next to the words ‘courage’ and ‘determination’.

[nateanunciacion]

This guy wasn’t trying to be Rambo


Rambo is trying to be him.

[fret]

They made the terminator into a real thing.

[plartoota]

Ok can everyone show some love to his buddy mousseau as well? The man literally kept fighting with his damn eyeball hanging out of his head.

[Vulpecula-Enfield]

I met him when I was young, my Mom, my older brother, and I were at WOMAC hospital on Fort Bragg, I have forgotten why we were there, but my mom could only carry one of us. Then MSGT Roy Benavidez came over, he was there for a check-up and carried me on his shoulders and bought us burgers from McDonald's. That man is a true hero and I'm proud to have met him along with the other heroes I've met in my childhood. The world needs more heroes like him. The hero isn't the fastest, the strongest, the smartest, or the best looking. The true heroes are the men and women who no matter the trials, do what they know is right. That's what we need, real heroes.

[thomashuang]

*Gets shot through leg*
Mike/Mike: those goddamn thorn

[abarracuda]

This Man brought a knife and medical equipment to a gunfight/ combat zone and won

[FrogTonic]

Doctor: “He would never walk again.”

Benavidez: “and I took that personally.”

[Klendathu_Hotdrop]

When he died he spat in Death's face.
Death apologized and stepped out of Benavidez' way.