Flags of Our Fathers
how many guys raised the flag?
who died of the flag raising
and do you consider them leaders
who died of the flag raising
and do you consider them leaders
Of the six men depicted in the picture, three (Franklin Sousley, Harlon Block, and Michael Strank) were killed during the battle; the three survivors (John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Ira Hayes) became celebrities upon their identification in the photo. I suppose "hero" depends on your point of view about WW2. They certainly gave their lives for their country.