Ira Hayes Born: January 12, 1923 Occupation: Military officer Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Chinese Sign: Pig I am not a hero but the brave men who died deserved this honor.- Ira HayesCollection: VeteransCopy Quote No one ever complains about a speech being too short!- Ira HayesCopy Quote The real heroes were my good buddies who died during the battles.- Ira HayesCopy Quote 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 HayesCopy Quote