Topic > Marcus Luttrell: IB Student Profile - 574

Marcus Luttrell is the hero who brought hope back to all SEAL/S members. In 2006 he was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in combat by President Bush. While fighting for our country, his entire SEAL/S team was killed right before his eyes. Missing in action for five days, he was seriously injured and was treated by Pashtuns. Marcus displays a variety of IB student profiles such as; thoughtful, informed and principled. Being a caring person is one of the many traits SEAL/S members must possess. From his earliest days, Marcus displayed an attitude of caring for others. When his team was struggling to survive, his first thoughts were about how his teammates were doing. He didn't care much about himself; instead all his attention was focused on them. Danny Dietz, Marcus' friend for four years, died right there in his arms, but he made sure that Danny was not alone and was with God, ““I left him with God”” (266). Even though Marcus could have been killed instantly at that moment, he still made sure Danny was comfortable as he was slowly dying. After this long journey ended...