e pararescue jumpers and pilots, our heroes in The Perfect Storm, had a responsibility to the well being of everyone at sea. When a distress call was made, it was their duty to answer it to the best of their ability. It seemed "to the best of their ability" meant do the job until they died trying. These men had undergone extensive training in their fields to prepare for such situations as the perfect storm presented them. The PJ's had undergone a highly selective process that many Navy SEALS could not complete. And the pilots of the helicopters and jets showed tremendous skill as they navigated through the rough turbulence of the storm. These men were, indeed, the best of the best. To be the best at what one does does not necessarily create a hero for the times. Peak physical shape and sharpness of mind were essential qualities for these heroes in the story. However, there was a little more to their character than what met the eye.

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Navy SEALS, North Atlantic, Coast Guard, Perfect Storm, Andrea Gail, Moore Satori, Sebastian Junger, perfect storm, Bibliography N/A, coast guard, own safety, title hero,
Approximate Word count = 631
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)