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: Seem that we been procrastinating, because
: we're a bit late this month.
: March is the month, that comes in like lion
: and goes out like a lamb.
: For me a day in this month, is my grandson's
: (AJ) birthday.
: Will turn seven, where have the years gone?
: I wish, that I could report that our war in
: Iraq was over.
: Sad, we might be there for quite a while.
: Some question the "logic" of why
: we ever got involved.
: Now, we're in the same boat as Vietnam, we
: must captain ship, because nobody has enough
: education or experience to take over.
: How soon before they're ready to take the
: helm?
: 5, 10, 15 or 20 years from now.
: I doubt that the American people will have
: that kind of patience.
: Than we might question; "What type of
: government" will govern Iraq?
: Women in Iraq, are already fearing a loss of
: freedom, if an Isamic form of government
: takes over.
: That's not for us to question, that why of
: it all.
: we might ask; "will an islamic
: government be a new breeding ground for
: terrorists?"
: That a question begging for an answer.
:
: "Excellence doesn't just happen.
: 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
:
: "To control the past,
: Is to give meaning to the present,
: And direction to the future."
:
: "They were the best you had, America,
: and you turned your back on them".
:
: ~ Joe Galloway ~ Speaking about Vietnam
: Veterans
:
: TO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
: THAT OTHERS MAY SAY PROUDLY
: I AM A MARINE
:
: Semper Fidelis/Semper Fi
: Ricardo
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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."