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While there have been several books about the renowned recipients of the Medal of Honor from Iraq and Afghanistan, They Were Heroes presents moving portraits of those warriors who have not been fully celebrated for their sacrifice and service. These stories recognize the unheralded heroism of those who fought in these deadly conflicts and placed their lives at risk to assure the safety of their fellow Marines. While many will be readers will be upset that these warriors received awards that were below what their deeds merited, others will be upset by the revelation that many medals were given out by rank and not actions. The lives presented in Devaney's book call attention to the fact that many heroes of these deadly conflicts have gone unrecognized.

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9781612517896

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Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, They Were Hereos is as informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking. An impressive and highly recommended addition to academic, community and personal libraries. --Midwest Book Review Bookwatch

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David Devaney worked as chef after graduating high school from 1980-1983. In 1983 he then joined the Marine Corps as an infantry rifleman. After two deployments overseas he was selected to the Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) platoon for duty as a scout sniper. SgtMaj Devaney has deployed 10 times with Marine Corps units, was stationed overseas for six years in Okinawa and has deployed five times with army Special Forces elements; serving as a sniper for their ODAs (Operational Detachment Alpha).

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