The real heroes were my good buddies who died during the battles. — Ira Hayes

I am not a hero but the brave men who died deserved this honor. — Ira Hayes
No one ever complains about a speech being too short! — Ira Hayes
I was sick. I guess I was about to crack up thinking about all my good buddies. They were better men than me and they're not coming back. Much less back to the White House, like me. — Ira Hayes