From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli?

Question

Happy Birthday USMC...10 Nov 1775...Semper Fi, Do or Die...OoooRahhh!! My brothers

Answer 1


THE FINAL
INSPECTION 

The Marine stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass. 
He hoped his shoes were shining, 
Just as brightly as his brass. 

"Step forward now, Marine, 
How shall I deal with you? 
Have you always turned the other cheek? 
To My Church have you been true?" 


The Marine squared his shoulders and said, 
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't. 
Because those of us who carry guns, 
Can't always be a saint. 


I've had to work most Sundays, 
And at times my talk was tough. 
And sometimes I've been violent, 
Because the world is awfully rough. 


But, I never took a penny, 
That wasn't mine to keep... 
Though I worked a lot of overtime, 
When the bills got just too steep. 


And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, 
I've wept unmanly tears. 

I know I don't deserve a place, 
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears. 


If you've a place for me here, Lord, 
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, 
But if you don't, I'll understand. 


There was a silence all around the throne, 
Where the saints had often trod. 
As the Marine waited quietly, 
For the judgment of his God. 



"Step forward now, you Marine, 
You've borne your burdens well. 
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, 
You've done your time in Hell." 

~Author Unknown~

** ** ** ** **

It's the Soldier, not the reporter 
Who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet, 
Who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians 
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, 
Who serves beneath the flag, 
And whose coffin is draped by the flag

SEMPER FI MARINES -- GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Home Irongators!!!!

Answer 2

Ooooo Rahhhhh! back at ya! Happy Birthday jar heads. My brothers a Sargent Major, my brother in law is a full bird colonel,my other brother in law was a Gunny- too many leathernecks in the family,so I went Army Airborne A 2/508 82nd.ABN.
Happy veterans days and thank you !

Answer 3

In memory

Sgt Michael Curtin
9-11-01
USMCR
NYPD/ESS truck 2

Answer 4

I'd oorah louder but I have strep throat.

Hey, is anyone planning on wearing their ribbons to work tomorrow?

(I assume the VA meant ribbons, not medals).

Answer 5

oorah!

if the army and the navy ever look on heavens scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by UNTIED STATES MARINES!

Answer 6

check roge, over

Answer 7

BE PROUD !!!!