N/F Lone Survivor-War is Hell HooYah!

 Luttrel's retelling of his miraculous & heroic survival from a Taliban attack in Afghanistan is a rare glimpse into the incredulous demands of SEAL training, the bonds of brotherhood, and the bloody horrors on battlefront.  "War is not healthy for children & other living things."  True, but trite given the 1st hand accounts of the gruesome realities of war killing too many of our nation's finest; and the heartbreaking collateral fallouts. "In times of uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation's call; a common man with uncommon desire to succeed.  Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America's finest special operations forces to serve his country and the American people."  Retired Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell, said  "I'm an American.  And when the bell sounds, I will come out fighting for my country and for my teammates.  If neccessary, to the death."  The reconnaissance Operation Red Wing, June '05, claimed the lives of the 3 SEAL's in Luttrell's unit and the 8 SEALs shot down in their helicopter in their fatal rescue attempt.  Luttrel' reason for his book was "because of my three buddies Mikey, Danny, and Axe.  If I don't write it, no one will ever understand the indomitable courage under fire of those three Americans.  And that would be the biggest tragedy of all."  The ultimate tragedy is the killing of our nation's soldiers.  I found LONE SURVIVOR a story of unbelievable cruelty, amazing sacrifice & deep morality.  The Pashtun people in Afghanistan value "lokhay," the essence of humanity.  It's crucial Luttrel's book be read to honor our American soldiers.  It serves as an essential tool in the arsenal against war.  Congressional hearings must address what is required to protect our own when sent into battle.  "Under the laws of the country we are sworn to serve. They represent a danger to us; they undermine our confidence on the battlefield in the fight against world terror."  HOOYAH!