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- War - People Say
- War by David McArthur People say that we don't need it. They say that there are other ways that we can solve conflicts in the world. Freedom isn't free. Freedom can not come without sacrifice. Freedom can not come without putting an end to the source of the problem. As long as there is fear in the world or anything that would cause someone to not have freedom of speech, religion, democracy, or any other freedom, then there has to be sacrifice! I will give my life against anyone who …
Read More - USS Cole Poem
- Yesterday We Were Parents by Michelle R. Christman Yesterday we were parents We were called mom and dad I sat and watched the news today How times over there turned bad A fear welled up inside me A chill ran down my spine The USS Cole was bombed And she held a son of mine Fear ripped through my heart As I searched for any news Part of me not wanting to know Part needing to know the truth I called up my husband And told him what I heard …
Read More - Poems by Sgt Toledo
- Poems by Sgt Toledo WHO AM I WHO AM I I AM YOUR BROTHER I AM YOUR SISTER I AM YOUR COUSIN I AM YOUR SON I AM YOUR DAUGHTER I AM YOUR FRIEND WHO AM I I AM A SAILOR I ENSURE THE WORLDS WATERS ARE SAFE I PATROL AND DEFEND MY NATIONS COASTLINE WHO AM I I AM AN AIRMAN I ENSURE THE WORLDS SKY'S ARE SAFE I PATROL AND DEFEND MY NATIONS AIRSPACE WHO AM I I AM A MARINE I AM MY NATIONS QUICK REACTION FORCE …
Read More - Who We Are
- Who We Are by Vela Eddie Who we are you ask We live on our feet, definitely Will not live on our knees. When duty calls We leave everything behind Family, friends everything we love. We will kill for those who cannot kill Die for those too scared to We fight for what many wont We take the punishment and pay the price For all that you enjoy. Fear not our fate, enjoy your freedom While it is not free, we will pay your share Often ultimate sacrifice is the …
Read More - Your Son
- Your Son Gene E. Blant To the Mothers and the Fathers Of United States Marines Who have fought and bled and died So that freedom?s bell still rings From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli From the alleys of Fallujah To the frozen Yudam-ni From the sands of Iwo Jima To the hills around Khe Sanh From the smoky hell of Belleau Woods Your Son fought and won Your Son battled dictatorships Communism and tyranny God?s Son died to make men holy Your Son died to make …
Read More - I Tied A Yellow Ribbon Today
- I Tied A Yellow Ribbon Today Here is a poem that I wrote the other night for my son now serving in the Marines over in the war in Iraq, I think that all parents can relate. Please print if you can. Thank you Theresa Walker-Keegan I tied a yellow ribbon for you today. You are so far away. The days come and go without end, I can't wait for you to come home again. When you were born on that December Day. I prayed to God to never take …
Read More - Christmas in the Marines
- I got this when I was in (66 to70). The Marines and former Marines I send it to enjoy it. You have to be a Marine to appreciate the poem. Christmas in the Marines provided by Dennis G. T'was the night before Christmas, And all through the Corps, Not a soul had liberty, And the troops were all sore. We were all sacked out, Every man in the lot, In the bed of spikes Called a Marine Corps cot. When out on the lawn There arose such a clatter, I …
Read More - Wounded Heroes
- Wounded Heroes Debbie Bell We see the wounded heroes, pain and sadness in their eyes. They served their country well as they paid so high a price. Their wounds may not be seen --they're not visible to the eye. Their hurts go way down deep, where they've tucked them, deep inside. The physical proof of injury may be there for you to see. Only God knows how they suffer -it's not real clear to you and me. Dear God, help their hurting. You're the only One Who can. Comfort these, …
Read More - Wondering Dreaming
- Wondering Dreaming by Joshua Grgurich To Sgt Bollinger and my Marines I left behind at CLR 17 MPCO As I sit here thinking Wondering, dreaming. I think of friends, And all night drinking bends Times of past, My how the memories last. Yet Your fight goes on My fears do too, That you are there And I am here without you. My brothers you are many, Our Enemies none too few I only wish I were there, To guide and protect you. To shelter you from danger, The Toils and …
Read More - Witness to the Corps
- Dear Sirs: Our Marine Corps League Detachment #1263 has an outstanding member by the name of Bill Crider. He has dreamed his whole life of being a marine. He is now 77 years old and tried to enlist in the Corps in 1949. He has had a almost total hearing loss since his youth and for this reason, was denied. He did serve in the Civil Air Patrol for 5 years. Bill's dream of being a Marine has been filled with his membership as an associate member in our detachment. …
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