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flipya · 12-29-2005, 09:50 AM

+1 for every comment so far. The words on my monitor are all blurry - because I am looking at them through watery eyes. What a powerful piece - that I will be sending to a lot of people.

It's so easy to think about the war on a global scale and on a political scale; and yet it is so important to remember it is also on a personal scale. Thank God for the soldiers that protect our nation, our way of life, our families, and my daughters. May they all come back safely.

Waldo · 12-29-2005, 10:02 AM

That was a very well written article.

This reminds me about the path of the righteous.

slowburn · 12-30-2005, 06:45 AM

Thank you........slow salute.

cekxd40 · 01-02-2006, 09:08 PM

Meta4 · 01-03-2006, 06:24 AM

That was amazingly disheartening, but much needed. It definitely came at an appropriate time of year, too.

-James

So Flo · 01-05-2006, 05:51 PM

Thank you for posting this. I did not make it past the first page without tearing up and was bawling like a baby over the last couple pages.

I lost a friend in Grenada and though he and I were not in the same unit, I managed to hear of his death while I was on patrol on the island. There is such a sorrow over losing a friend, I cannot imagine what it is to lose your son/daughter/husband/wife/father/mother, etc.

I only served one military funeral detail while in the 82nd Airborne and don't recall much other than the attention to detail and the amount of honor that is shown during the ceremony.

Thank you for the grim reminder of what is happening each and every day in our country.

Remember to thank every service person you meet...trust me they will stand tall as you speak to them and they will remember your conversation!

USMC-8154TL/DM · 01-06-2006, 07:52 AM

Speechless...................

One of the best tributes I have read in a long time. The only thing I can say is Semper Fi to all my Fellow Marines (Veterans or Active) and Semper Fi to the Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Coast Guard. I will pass this on to everyone in my address book. I also email the writer to say thanks and what great salute that was.

BBunin · 03-05-2006, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeaceKeepr

I got choked up several times while reading that. I only made it to page 9 and I broke down and cried for several minutes.

You're better than I. I only could make it to page 7. And that's taken me the last two hours.

Iniquity · 03-09-2006, 06:51 PM

What can I say that hasn't already been said. These articles were very well written, very moving and emotional. They realle make you stop and think.

Thanks for posting the url for us.

AKM · 03-12-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meta4

That was amazingly disheartening, but much needed. It definitely came at an appropriate time of year, too.

-James

It is hard to read. It is sad beyond words. It tears at every fiber of the heart. But it is exactly the opposite of disheartening. It fills me with such pride and gratitude that our brother Marines and their families are willing to take this risk and even endure this ultimate sacrifice. For us.

And When We Get to Heaven's Gate
Saint Peter We Will Tell
Another Marine Reporting Sir
We've Served Our Time In Hell

Semper Fidelis Brothers. We love you.

12-29-2005, 10:02 AM	#22
Waldo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 1,160	That was a very well written article. This reminds me about the path of the righteous. __________________ I.C.E. Hotline 866-347-2423 Toll free call to report illegal immigrants

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01-05-2006, 05:51 PM	#26
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 10,558	Thank you for posting this. I did not make it past the first page without tearing up and was bawling like a baby over the last couple pages. I lost a friend in Grenada and though he and I were not in the same unit, I managed to hear of his death while I was on patrol on the island. There is such a sorrow over losing a friend, I cannot imagine what it is to lose your son/daughter/husband/wife/father/mother, etc. I only served one military funeral detail while in the 82nd Airborne and don't recall much other than the attention to detail and the amount of honor that is shown during the ceremony. Thank you for the grim reminder of what is happening each and every day in our country. Remember to thank every service person you meet...trust me they will stand tall as you speak to them and they will remember your conversation! __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

01-06-2006, 07:52 AM	#27
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,979	Speechless................... One of the best tributes I have read in a long time. The only thing I can say is Semper Fi to all my Fellow Marines (Veterans or Active) and Semper Fi to the Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Coast Guard. I will pass this on to everyone in my address book. I also email the writer to say thanks and what great salute that was. __________________ Time is neither fast nor slow - it has been the same since the begining of Time - Originally Quoted By Me So they've got us surrounded, good! Now we can fire in any direction, and those Bastards won't get away this time. Chesty Puller, USMC Link to my bolt knobs for sale. http://www.bigrivertactical.com/cata...32/5933264.htm

03-09-2006, 06:51 PM	#29
Iniquity XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 176	What can I say that hasn't already been said. These articles were very well written, very moving and emotional. They realle make you stop and think. Thanks for posting the url for us. __________________ \"Hear and you forget; see and you remember; do and you understand.\"

12-29-2005, 09:50 AM	#21
flipya XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 50	+1 for every comment so far. The words on my monitor are all blurry - because I am looking at them through watery eyes. What a powerful piece - that I will be sending to a lot of people. It's so easy to think about the war on a global scale and on a political scale; and yet it is so important to remember it is also on a personal scale. Thank God for the soldiers that protect our nation, our way of life, our families, and my daughters. May they all come back safely.

12-30-2005, 06:45 AM	#23
slowburn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 322	Thank you........slow salute.

01-03-2006, 06:24 AM	#25
Meta4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 555	That was amazingly disheartening, but much needed. It definitely came at an appropriate time of year, too. -James

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