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We have observed and dedicated a Memorial in Pennsylvania on 10 September 2011.
11 September 2011, there were many ceremonies in honor of those that died on 11 September 2001.
It was also the tenth year, since a day that many won't forget.
Some can even tell you what they were doing that day.
Will an attack of that size, ever happen again?
We must always forever be on guard.
Much has happen since that day, some for the good.
Other things have got us deep in debt.
Our all volunteer military force has seen many deployments.
Thus placing a great deal of stress on its members and their families.
When only 1% of our total population is carrying the load for all.
Soon it will break down in equipment and the humans involved.
Dare we say a DRAFT?
It would be political suicide, that no politician wants to be associated with.
So what's the answer?
If we knew the answer, we might be thought as a sage or all knowing.
With that said I will now close this blog message.
Semper Fidelis
Ricardo (Richard) Jacques
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" Duty is the most sublime word in the English language.
"Excellence doesn't just happen.
"To control the past,
"They were the best you had, America,
and you turned your back on them". ~ Joe Galloway ~ Speaking about Vietnam Veterans
You can never do more,
you should never wish to do less."
~ Robert E. Lee writing to his son ~
It must be forged, tested and used.
It must be passed down.
And woven into the very fabric of our souls.
Until it becomes our nature."
~ General Charles C. Krulak ~
31st Commandment of the Marine Corps
Is to give meaning to the present,
And direction to the future."