What that in mind, I wanted to place these two things...
First for Marine Corps birthday
My cyber celebration of Marine Corps Birthday
Click on the words to see my cyber celebration of Marine Corps Birthday.
Dear Lord,
As a young man, we never really understood the honor given to us by joining brotherhood on a distant parade field.
Now that we're older, and many Marines have past, and we know that soon, we will be joining those Marines, who have past on.
We come to understand what we accomplished and what an honor it is to bear the title of a United States Marine.
Its not the prompt and frills that some think what the Marine Corps is all about.
No Lord, its men and women doing their duty, be it in war or peace.
Some duty is in the infantry, some duty is in support of the infantry.
Which is more worthy in your eyes my Dear Lord?
We come to understand that both were as worthy as the other.
Soon we will celebrate the 230th Birthday of of our beloved Marine Corps, so its fitting that we look to the past, to honor the present Marines, here to all who has worn or are wearing the title of United States Marine, there no distinguishing between Officers or Enlisted, we're all Marines.
"Here they faced an enemy,
who held terrain entrenched in holes and tunnels.
Success weighed on a balance,
Tipped by the courage of Marines--
youngsters just out of their teens--
Whose valor would take them
Well beyond those measures
That determine the call of duty."
In Memory of all my friends and fellow Marines;
Lt. Col. Archie Van Winkle USMC
1st. Lt. Frank S. Reasoner USMC
MGySgt. Bill Robinson USMC
MSgt. L.G. Buddenhagen USMC
SSgt. Steve Daly USMC
Sgt. George H. Morrow USMC
Sgt. Ray Reed USMC
LCpl Randall Kenneth Campbell USMC
Pfc Nihil D. Benuche USMC
Pfc Raymond Mike Clausen Jr. USMC
Pfc John Raymond USMC
Pfc Carl R. Wenzel USMC
W. Ray Thomas USMC
And the countless Marines who have worn or are wearing the Uniform of a United States Marine.
Now for Veterans Day;
A Poem written for the Veterans of World War II.
Thanks Soldier
"I'm just a survivor!",He describes himself.
As he wipes the tear from his eye.
Badges and medals belong on some shelf.
When you've seen your buddies die.
Great guys, in whom strong spirit burned.
Who gave their all but who never returned.
My role was set when they were gone.
For all of us, I must carry on!
I strive to protect those things we cherished.
Lady Luck let me live and strenghten my goal.
Soldiers fallen in battle in my eyes did not perish.
Their spirit and courage were made part of my soul.
Think of "old Glory", at sunrise, in the fresh morning sky.
Our values and virtues, like brave soldiers, shan't die.
Freedom, love, opportunity, justice and human dignity.
My survival sounded a challenge, you see.
A challenge that will always remind.
I forever vow that those who fought with me,
Shall not have battled in Vain!
If gratitude you would like to show,
There's an eternal truth you ought to know.
The greatest recognition that you can give.
Guard those virtuous treasures, every day that you live.
Thus, to that soldier, and his G.I buddies, both living and gone.
Thanks!
Your Honor and Values We Pledge to Pass On!
Brent Clary
To a Marine
Honor is loyalty and dedication to God,
Country, Corps, Family, and Self.
"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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