To all of my brothers and sisters in arms I want to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving and let you know that I support what you are doing for this great country. I want to share this with you. God Bless and Semper Fi.
I spent 30 years in the US Marines and wrote this a few years ago I was asked what Memorial day meant to me. The memories of the years I spent serving this great country came flooding through my brain. The following is how I feel about this great country and the men and women I have had the honor to serve with. A place where no more internal battles are fought and no more sadness felt for those they once knew and lost. Places no one will ever remember, that is, no one but those who were there. Battles, large and small, in war and within ones-self that do not rate a mention in history but definitely helped write it. Sounds of long ago but were only yesterday this morning. Survivors A time of remembrance for me... of young faces I once knew a lifetime ago who are no longer here and of a lot that are. Faces of my beloved family who fought in WW2 and Korea who have crossed over, guilt but deep inside.... glad it wasn't me. Reading citations and asking myself," Did I really do that"? Looking for lost loves and lost youth knowing that you will find neither. Memories, some good...some bad. Touching the scars on my body from shrapnel and on my chest from a 7.62. Looking at that rifle that I brought home with me that put that bullet there and remembering the young Vietnamese that once held it that I killed almost at the same time as he shot me. Looking into a mirror and then at a picture on a wall and wondering where did that kid disappear to? Still feeling the pride that I felt then and feeling pride in those who wear, or have worn, the uniform of today (Do you ever really take it off?) Looking at my sons face, my daughters faces, my grandchildren's faces, and whispering a prayer that they will never forget me or others like me who sacrificed so much so other people may seek freedom and have rights and when necessary, fight for this country and for their rights that so many of its citizens take for granted. Looking at the colors and feeling the pride for I know the price many youth have paid to keep it flying. Understanding, that one more year has passed and that I am closer to paying my dues to the one I cheated out of them three+ times. Not really caring about life or death personally anymore for after what I went through, saw, did, etc. what is really left but the waiting.... just like then. Yes, today I especially remember. Thanks for serving. Welcome home. God bless and see you in Fiddler's Green.
2006-11-22 13:17:21 · 13 answers · asked by basscatcher 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
ABSOLUTELY YES!! Thanks for your service and I
enjoyed your letter. I served for 21 years with the US Army, and I will say God Bless You and Your Family,
Happy Thanksgiving and SEMPER FI.Also I will see you
in Fiddler's Green.
2006-11-22 13:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very well said. I to am a Marine Corps Vietnam Vet ('67-'68) and I can all to strongly relate to your words. As to your original question, I have to make a few comments. The thing I am most proud of in my life is to be a Marine. But I got came home in '68 and got out, it was not a popular thing to wear the uniform or even let on as to where I had been. Very many Americans treated us with disdain. I am so glad the military today is treated with the respect they deserve even though they are fighting an unpopular war as we did. It warms my heart. God bless America. Semper Fi brother.
2006-11-22 15:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by blindogben 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I was, former Navy FMF corpsman 3d Marine Division, Vietnam. Semper Fi.
2006-11-23 00:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by fmf3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They think it fills a void in them , they feel insecure and think strutting around in expensive brand clothes will make them feel better . I really love when the poor people do it , but with so obviously knocked off designer wanna-be clothing and those ridiculous goggle glasses . Or they have one piece of expensive article that goes with none of the rest of thier white trash attire . classic, pure classic .
2016-05-22 19:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule Brittiania
2006-11-22 13:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
And Semper Fidelis to you sir, from an ex-Navy man. Thank you very much for your service.
2006-11-22 14:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by sandislandtim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SEMPER FI!
IV'E worn 5 different uniforms in 2 different military services and have been DAMN PROUD of them all
GOD BLESS ALL MARINES/SOLDIERS/AIRMEN and SAILORS
2006-11-23 12:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by mcspic63 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a Marine Green brat and a current Army wife (oops, spouse; wife is un-pc now), thank you for what you have done for us.
2006-11-23 11:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by seeme1995 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow..,that sent chills,thanks for your service and to all of our Armed Forces and Vets..,from the bottom of this air force brat,Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless all of you.
2006-11-22 13:22:45 · answer #9 · answered by halfbright 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
QUOTE
"Are you proud to wear the "Uniform"? "
Yes, I swore I was 6 inches taller during the years I wore a uniform, and I KNOW my daughter and grandson are
2006-11-22 14:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋