25 Questions
What Bible verse did the pastor read from during the funeral ceremony?
Isaiah 6:8
The fallen soldier's family was not present at the ceremony.
False
What was played during the funeral ceremony?
Taps
The casket would be escorted to ______________________ after leaving the cargo bay.
Dover Air Force Base
What was the response of the town of Savannah when a fallen ranger was returned home?
They marched from the church to the ranger's favorite bar
The airmen from the same unit did not fly the next day after the CV-22 aircraft crashed.
False
What did the author encourage readers to do in dark moments?
Reach deep inside yourself and be your very best
When a helicopter crash took the lives of 25 special operators and six national guard soldiers, the entire nation felt ______________________.
pride
Match the following events with the respective reactions:
A fallen soldier returned home = Family and military units came together to comfort each other A CV-22 aircraft crashed in Afghanistan = Airmen from the same unit paid their respects and flew the next day A ranger was returned home to Savannah = The entire unit marched from the church to the ranger's favorite bar
What did the author say we will all confront at some point in life?
A dark moment
What was the objective of the dive phase in the Basic Seal training?
To swim 2000 meters underwater
The visibility in San Diego Bay was good at night.
False
What was the name of the diving apparatus used in the training?
Emerson closed circuit diving rig
The chief petty officer in charge of the event summoned all the divers into a small circle, saying '_____________ we find out which of you sailors really want to be frogmen.'
Tonight
What was the purpose of the ramp ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan?
To honor the fallen warriors
The fallen warrior was treated with little dignity and honor at the ramp ceremony.
False
What was the name of the song being played by the three-piece band at the ramp ceremony?
Amazing Grace
The remains of the fallen warrior were carried by _______________ from the fallen heroes unit.
six men
Match the following events with their descriptions:
Dive phase = The most technically difficult part of Basic Seal training Ramp ceremony = A celebration of a military victory Emerson closed circuit diving rig = A morbidly referred to 'death rig' San Diego Bay = A location with good visibility at night
The author's experience in the dive phase had a lasting impact on him for the rest of his life.
True
What is the dominant theme of the passage?
Patriotism and valor
The pastor did not read from the Bible during the funeral ceremony.
False
How did the town of Savannah respond when a fallen ranger was returned home?
They turned out to salute the young soldier, with firefighters, police officers, veterans, and civilians from all walks of life present.
The author encourages readers to be their ______________________ best in dark moments.
very
Match the following events with their respective descriptions:
A fallen soldier's return home = Entire unit dressed in their finest uniforms and marched to the soldier's favorite bar A CV-22 aircraft crash = Airmen from the same unit paid their respects and flew the next day A helicopter crash = The entire nation mourned and took pride in the courage and valor of the fallen warriors
Study Notes
Rise to the Occasion
- The author describes a challenging exercise in Navy SEAL training, where they had to swim 2000 meters underwater to a target ship, place a practice limpet mine, and return undetected.
- The exercise was done at night in San Diego Bay with limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate.
The Emerson Diving Apparatus
- The Emerson closed-circuit diving rig was used, which was known to malfunction occasionally and had a reputation for being dangerous.
- The device was referred to as the "death rig" due to its risks.
The Instructor's Speech
- Before the dive, the instructor told the trainees that this exercise would separate them from others, and they needed to rise above their fears, doubts, and fatigue to complete the mission.
A Ramp Ceremony in Afghanistan
- The author describes a solemn ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the remains of a fallen warrior were being honored.
- The ceremony involved a C-17 aircraft, an honor guard, a band playing "Amazing Grace", and a pastor reading from Isaiah 6:8.
Paying Last Respects
- Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians gathered to pay their respects to the fallen warrior.
- The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps", and a final farewell from those present.
Overcoming Dark Moments
- The author notes that despite the darkness of losing a loved one, people often come together to be their best during tragic times.
- Examples of this include a twin brother comforting his family, a unit marching to honor a fallen Ranger, and airmen coming together to respect their fallen brothers.
Rise to the Occasion
- The author describes a challenging exercise in Navy SEAL training, where they had to swim 2000 meters underwater to a target ship, place a practice limpet mine, and return undetected.
- The exercise was done at night in San Diego Bay with limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate.
The Emerson Diving Apparatus
- The Emerson closed-circuit diving rig was used, which was known to malfunction occasionally and had a reputation for being dangerous.
- The device was referred to as the "death rig" due to its risks.
The Instructor's Speech
- Before the dive, the instructor told the trainees that this exercise would separate them from others, and they needed to rise above their fears, doubts, and fatigue to complete the mission.
A Ramp Ceremony in Afghanistan
- The author describes a solemn ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the remains of a fallen warrior were being honored.
- The ceremony involved a C-17 aircraft, an honor guard, a band playing "Amazing Grace", and a pastor reading from Isaiah 6:8.
Paying Last Respects
- Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians gathered to pay their respects to the fallen warrior.
- The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps", and a final farewell from those present.
Overcoming Dark Moments
- The author notes that despite the darkness of losing a loved one, people often come together to be their best during tragic times.
- Examples of this include a twin brother comforting his family, a unit marching to honor a fallen Ranger, and airmen coming together to respect their fallen brothers.
Rise to the Occasion
- The author describes a challenging exercise in Navy SEAL training, where they had to swim 2000 meters underwater to a target ship, place a practice limpet mine, and return undetected.
- The exercise was done at night in San Diego Bay with limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate.
The Emerson Diving Apparatus
- The Emerson closed-circuit diving rig was used, which was known to malfunction occasionally and had a reputation for being dangerous.
- The device was referred to as the "death rig" due to its risks.
The Instructor's Speech
- Before the dive, the instructor told the trainees that this exercise would separate them from others, and they needed to rise above their fears, doubts, and fatigue to complete the mission.
A Ramp Ceremony in Afghanistan
- The author describes a solemn ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the remains of a fallen warrior were being honored.
- The ceremony involved a C-17 aircraft, an honor guard, a band playing "Amazing Grace", and a pastor reading from Isaiah 6:8.
Paying Last Respects
- Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians gathered to pay their respects to the fallen warrior.
- The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps", and a final farewell from those present.
Overcoming Dark Moments
- The author notes that despite the darkness of losing a loved one, people often come together to be their best during tragic times.
- Examples of this include a twin brother comforting his family, a unit marching to honor a fallen Ranger, and airmen coming together to respect their fallen brothers.
Learn about the challenging underwater exercise in Navy SEAL training, where trainees had to swim 2000 meters to a target ship, and navigate back undetected in low visibility.
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