2007-03-01 09:40:39 · 17 answers · asked by zzzzz 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Tim Craft, 1968, Viet Nam.
2007-03-03 08:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jesse C 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A quote that was first stated by a French author Henri Rene Albert Guy Maupassant in 1850, then later repeated by General George S. Patton in WWII, and again by Lance Corporal Edwin Tim Craft in 1968. A quote that seems to be embodied within this lineage as time goes on;
“You’ve never lived until you’ve almost died. For those who have fought for it, LIFE has a flavor the protected shall never know.” -Maupassant
“FREEDOM has a taste, and for those who have fought for it, the taste is so sweet the protected will never know.” -Patton
“For those that will fight for it…FREEDOM…has a flavor the protected shall never know.” -Craft
2016-09-07 20:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Tatonkas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that it dates to world war 2 when it was first found on the back of a c ration can in the pacific theather of combat. The author was most likey a marine but no one knows for sure. Since then many have claimed it as their own and have used it for different reasons. It is still a favorite today among soldiers and marines alike. If you have any more quote questions or need quotes try www.militaryquotes.com they have famous military and political quotes as well as a fourm where service members comment on topics.
2007-03-01 10:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by bonnieblue716 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Author is Unknown. It has been use since the 70s,begun by VietNam Vets. It is not a US Marine creedo, rather a profound saying from all Veterans, directed to those Hippies and PeaceNiks, that are nice a safe because of Veterans
2007-03-01 10:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
It's the taste of c rations that expired in 1953... we were eating them in the field in 1971. I remember the green paint crumbling into the food when the can was opened. We had nice color presentation with our dining experience. I also remember the nice layer of congealed grease on top. Cold grease made a yummy breakfast treat.
2007-03-01 12:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tim Craft wrote it on a C ration box lid at the Seige of Khe Sanh in Vietnam....its not our Marine Corps creed...http://www.togetherweteach.com/Sayings/TimCraftstory.htm
2014-04-16 00:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by Zippo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was one of the quotes attributed to Ho Chi Minh when I was doing Modern history at school studying revolutions. We usually listen to the victors when writing down the history of an event, not the losers.
2014-08-06 00:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by andrew 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
I have a plaque with this written on it. I really appreciate the phrase and meaning. I served 30 years and retired in 2010. It is my best plaque ever and means a great deal to me.
2014-11-14 21:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by Go Timer! 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tastes like the smell of Marine-Gas-Diesel-Engines
2007-03-01 10:11:08 · answer #9 · answered by RUNINTLKT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is carved in marble at the American Military Cemetery in Belgium...I took the photo in `1967...while in the USAF
2017-02-20 11:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by jdr1943 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋