War hero...that term seems to be thrown around a lot.
My grandfather flew with VMF-323 in WWII and Korea. He retired in 1964 as a Lt. Col. He was awarded a DFC, an Air Medal, a Bronze Star and other medals I can't remember. He was awarded the DFC for a risky misison in which he went above and beyond the call of duty to destroy a bridge. (It's a lot more complicated than that...if I find the story, I'll tell it)
He's told me of his stories. Does he consider himself a hero? No, he considers it doing his job. He doesn't like the term "hero", because it's too open ended.
Regardless of what Kerry did in combat, the medals he recieved or how long his tour was, the fact is he was doing his job, and calling himself a "war hero" for his actions isn't right. Hell if that was the case, is my grandfather a hero?
Kerry can say what he wants...to me, it's all just an attempt to get into the White House. If he's elected, we'll never hear of his tour ever again.
