Rudy Boesch Quotes

I have dedicated half my life to military service.

My parents were very pleased that I was in the army. The fact that I hated it somehow pleased them even more.

There is only one Army in which you serve. When that identity is gone, it is gone forever.

Once an Armyman, always an Armyman.

A military life has ever comported with my inclination.

Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces knows what they signed up for, and they know what their job is, and they are proud of their job.

I love my service; I'm going to finish my four years and be very proud of it.

I was born military. I made up my mind right away, 'Im gong to do this for the rest of my life.'

I can say with pride that I have a brother who served with distinction in the Indian Army.

The military is a path of the unknown. I wasn't in denial about the risk.

Join the military, there is nothing better. You get to travel a lot.

I've spent 20 years in the Army, and I'm just so fiercely proud of being British.

I was a Marine for 41 years, and it wasn't long enough. We enjoy putting on that uniform.

I remember the first time I put on the Army uniform. I just felt like a totally different person - I felt proud.

I was born in a family with a strong military background, so I chose to be a soldier.

I've served my country.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.

Joining the military is not to be taken lightly. You're putting every part of yourself at risk, not just your body but your moral and spiritual centre.

It's my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can.

America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.

Well, I enjoy sharing in the dangers that we ask our men and women in uniform to share in almost every day.

Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.

All of my high school male teachers were WWII and/or Korean War veterans. They taught my brothers and me the value of service to our country and reinforced what our dad had shown us about the meaning of service.

I wanted to join the Army the sign said 'Be All That You Can Be', they told me it wasn't enough.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.