Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry demonstrates self-possession and resilience that serve as great examples to live by. In SFC Petry's family interviews in "Value Profile-SFC Leroy Petry" he was described as a very action-based individual and a born leader. It didn't matter what task Petry wanted to do, whether it was picking weeds with his mother or fixing cars with his father. Petry's father wanted to make sure his son had the best opportunities in life and to help shape his future he enrolled Petry in a private Catholic school. At school she showed great determination and won the over heels prize for her character and resolute personality. Petry's natural ability to tackle any task, no matter what it was, undoubtedly played a vital role in transforming him into 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, regardless of the mission, would go in with his head held high and use his determination to come out victorious. His teammates would describe him as a caring, reliable and motivated individual. This would fit into p...