This person is my Superhero because...
Marcus Luttrell at a Glance (Wikipedia)
Marcus Luttrell (born November 7, 1975) is a former Petty Officer First ClassMarcus Luttrell | NavySEALs.com - Experience the SEAL Edge (pay grade E6) and United States Navy SEAL. He received the Navy Cross for his actions in 2005 facing Taliban fighters during Operation Red Wing.
The Lone Survivor
Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10
Amazon Price: $9.35 (as of 12/27/2009) 
Book Reviews From Amazon
This book, written by Patrick Robinson, reads like a fast-paced thriller, told in Marcus's understated voice. It is a rivetting, important, sad story of lost friends, valor, courage and the intricacies of modern war. It is an important book, destined to become an American classic. " -- Jengo
"I can say without a doubt you will be floored by what this guy and his team went through. I don't think Hollywood could make up a story this intense and horrific and not have us all say "Come on, one person could not have had all this happen to him". But it did happen and the fact that he survived this ordeal is absolutely amazing.
...the second half of the book is one of the most unbelievable stories of survival that I have ever read." -- Family First
"I have read a lot of war books, and I do not think I have ever read a more gripping account of prolonged close combat than "Lone Survivor." The way these four guys fought off a determined taliban force is just an amazing testament to the SEALs' fighting ability and their valor. Luttrell's survival of the battle and continued survival in the Pashtun mountain village are so unlikely that one can't help but think this is a work of fiction, except you know it actually happened." -- chessgeek
Facebook Fan Page
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Marcus' Dog Daisy Murdered by Punks
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Macrus Luttrell in the News
- Brothers in Arms - Scenes From 2009
- ... was shot down as they flew to their aid. The survivor of the original Seal party, Marcus Luttrell, wrote The New York Times best seller ?Lone Survivor?.
- Letter: Liberal policies jeopardize troops
- ... left-wing liberals and reinforced by the liberal media read "The Lone Survivor" written by Marcus Luttrell. Luttrell was the lone survivor of a four-man ...
- Canada and the war in Afghanistan
- Lone Survivor: The eyewitness account of operation redwing and the lost heroes of SEAL Team 10, by Marcus Luttrell, is the story of fire team leader Marcus ...
Marcus Luttrell in the Blogosphere
- “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell Discusses The Navy SEAL Case With ...
- Previous posts on the Navy SEALs here. GlennBeck.com: Glenn Beck: Luttrell's take GLENN: We have Mr. Marcus Luttrell on the phone. Marcus, how are.
- The Hatter family: Cool fridge magnets
- Because They Hate by Brigette Gabriel; The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch; Raising Cole by Mark Pittman; Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld; Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell; Hide or Seek by James Dobson; A woman after God's own ...
- Marcus Luttrell - Lone Survivor Interview 12/23/2008 - Now is the ...
- Alan Levy and Marla Cilley interview former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell who was awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism. The Huntsville Texas resident whose beloved Labrador retriever Dasy was tragically shot to death in on April 1 2009 ...
Is this person your superhero too?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYou bet. Great pick.
Dianne says:
Absolutely. No one could ever possibly understand what these men and women do to protect their country unless someone has "walked in their shoes" (boots)
Posted November 30, 2009
John says:
I guess if this man cannot be your hero, then you lack even the tiniest bit of humility needed to realize that heros need not fit your ideaology. He is not a hero because he is a soldier, he is a hero because he defines service above self.
Posted November 02, 2009
Don Truitt says:
Yes,he is a great American and loyal patriot. We own him and his fellow soilders our upmost respect and honor. Iam proud to be from a country where we have brave soilders who protect our families and country. Thank you, Sir for your sacrifice and duty to our country.
Posted October 31, 2009
Marie says:
Yes, he is both patriot and hero. More than that he is an honorable man who deserves our deepest respect for a job well done and for his undying respect for his commrades. God bless Marcus.
Posted July 05, 2009
Shaun says:
hell yea himm and all the lost heroes of seal team 10
Posted July 03, 2009
Marichele says:
Yes, he's a true American. He makes America the Home of the Brave!
Posted June 30, 2009
Ivar says:
Yes he is...no doubt
Posted June 17, 2009
cab says:
Marcus needs to run for President. What a nice guy and he really gets it.
Posted March 13, 2009
No. Please pass the peas.
Trey Baker DOES wrestle alligators.
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I'm looking for suggestions for more good articles, photos, videos, blog posts, etc about this person. Think of this like the "External Resources" part of a Wikipedia page. What references would you add about my superhero?
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- MarketerDianne MarketerDianne Nov 30, 2009 @ 6:32 am
- Hi There,
I am a Squidoo-ite myself, Marketer Dianne. I also have blogs, one of which is about politics. You can check it out here: politickedwatchdog.com. I stopped working on it for a while but picked it up again the other day when the government decided to put the Navy SEALS on trial. I am linking your page to Marcus' name in my blog. Hope that helps. This is an American tragedy.
P.S. I made this lens for the Squidoo Superheroes Project
I was invited to participate in the Squidoo Superhero Project, making 5 lenses in 2 weeks about the people who have inspired me, mentored me, changed the way I look at the world. The people I just want to say a big loud public THANKS to.If you buy anything from this page, you'll automatically (for free, of course) be sending a royalty straight to the Squidoo Charity Fund, which pays out to nonprofits like JDRF and Room to Read and Donors Choose every month.
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