Paris Davis is a Medal of Honor awardee for actions he took during the Vietnam conflict. Paris has penned a biography titled, "Every Weapon I Had." Paris' story is much more than a No Sh*t There I was Story. Paris was among, in not the first, black Special Operations soldier. Get Every Weapon I had on Amazon at amzn.to/4mp5TVf Davis discusses the rarity of being a Black soldier in Special Forces during the Vietnam era. He recounts being one of the first Black members of Special Forces, a fact confirmed by another individual at a meeting. Davis emphasizes that his inclusion was not about seeking recognition but about serving his country. There's a special part of the show, when Pete A Turner digs in and finds the sweet spot. It turns out, Paris and Hall of Famer Lou Brock knew one another in college. Paris lights up when discussing his relationship with his friend Lou. From the book's blurb: Every Weapon I Had is an inspiring tale of valor and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of major escalations in both the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement. It is also a story of deferred honor and delayed recognition; Davis earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his actions, but his nomination for the Congressional Medal of Honor was repeatedly “lost.” No official reason has ever been given for this oversight, but those who fought to correct it believe that it was motivated by racial prejudice. Davis was finally awarded the Medal in 2023, 58 years after the battle.