Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry demonstrates self-control and endurance which are excellent examples to follow. In interviews with SFC Petry's family in "Profile of Valor-SFC Leroy Petry", he was described as a very action-oriented individual and a born leader. Whatever task Petry wanted to do, whether it was picking weeds with his mother or fixing cars with his father. Petry's father wanted to ensure that his son had the best opportunities in life and to help shape his future, he enrolled Petry in a private Catholic school. At school he showed great determination and won the Over Heels award for his character and strong-willed personality. Petry's natural ability to tackle any task, no matter what it may be, has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in making him the leader and hero that he is. SFC Petry was described by his superiors in “Profile of Valor-SFC Leroy Petry” as a team leader. who no matter what the mission would come out on top and use his determination to come out victorious. His teammates would describe him as caring, reliable and motivated. This would come into p...