el Gato Gordo - SASS #15162 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Red's post got me thinking about honor. It was a good incident, with people spontaneously honoring the World Wat II veterans, who richly deserve it. But it got me wondering, what does honor mean? For me, it is defined as "Doing the right thing, even if no one is looking, or even if everyone present will disapprove, regardless of consequences." What is your definition? buena suerte, amigos eGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 That's a pretty darn good definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Keeping your promise....willing to sacrifice and put others first.....respect.....fullfiling duty......honesty. Just to name a few traits. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 For me, it is defined as "Doing the right thing, even if no one is looking, or even if everyone present will disapprove, regardless of consequences." eGG That pretty much covers it for me. And I usually wind up getting in trouble for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Yep. Keep your word, keep the faith. What others think or do doesn't mean squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Taking an oath, which would be riding for the brand. Telling the truth, no matter what happens. Not wanting to die, but willing to die if need be. Honoring and respecting the flag . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker, SASS #55963 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My first answer to this question is basically "respect or esteem". This answer came largely from remembering phrases like "honor thy father". I see other interesting defs which seem to be more about integrity than respect. Integrity has to do with being honest and having strong moral principles. So I went to a paper dictionary Merriam Webster 1981. The first definition for honor in this dictionary went on for 2/3rds of the column. The first definition revolved around "a good name or public esteem" which play nicely into my def of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Phil Peeno #50923 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I start with the 5th Commandment, "Honor thy Father and Mother." From there it is a clear direction. Honor God. Honor your husband, wife, children and family. Honor your promises. Honor your elders. Honor your country, flag and the people who sacrifice their time and lives to protect our country. I always tell my kids that honor builds your character. Honor and respect crosses each other territory. It is sometimes blurry but it is still the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Quentin Quale, Esq. SASS 9953 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Honor means, at least, that you do what you believe to be right by others and by yourself, whether no one's watching or everyone's watching. SQQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 "Honer is the greatest gift a man can give unto himself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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