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I want to say AMEN to Travis's letter.
I have felt that way all along & hoped that I was not the only
one. I pray every day that our troops could fulfill the task
that they were sent over there to do & be able to come home
soon but not pull out until it is completed.
We lost our grandson in the Al Anbar Province, he was patrolling
the Jordanian border & was hit by 600lbs of explosives, he could
have saved himself but instead chose to help in the attack of
what they thought was a water truck, him & another buddy saved
the rest of their platoon by the brave thing that they did.
We are so proud of our Grandson Cpl. Matthew Wyatt & we are so
grateful to him & others that made the ultimate sacrifice. I
pray that the iraqis will be able to take control of their
country so that we can be confident that our soldiers did not
die in vein & that those who are still fighting can come home.
God Bless America & all our troops.
OOH-RAH & SEMPER FI
Proud Grandmother of a fallen Marine
This is my son in Iraq after a day that he thought would never
end. Brian is a scout with 2d LAR, soon to come home from his
second deployment. Brian celebrated (if you can call it that)
his 21st birthday while he was there this time. This picture
shows me so much emotion, and I respect my Son so much for his
job of being a United States Marine ~~ Semper Fi
Barb, Proud MOM of LCpl Brian
"National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman."
John Adams
Sgt Grit,
Semper Fi Marine! You have the best d*mn thing going here. Your
newsletter and store are the best ways to stay connected,
motivated, and up dated.
I just wanted to drop a note to all Marines in thanks for your
time and service. No matter when, where, or for how long you
served, YOU served! And you will always be a brother of mine.
What prompts me to write this is the pride I feel reading your
story's, experiences, letters of concern, and letters of
encouragement / comfort. Whether to another Marine, or a mom, or
family. We've all stuck together and showed that support;
continuing to serve- in and out of active duty.
I served from Feb. 89 to Feb. 93- that puts me at age 38 now.
Over the past year, I was prompted to joined the Marine Corps
League, Utah's Dixie #1270 Detachment; A fine group of salty
Marines who have served from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. I'm proud
to join there ranks and serve with them NOW. Yes, "serve"! One
of the concerns that I hear from not just our detachment, but
also the VFW, and other groups is that " there aren't enough of
us younger guys". I'm sure time is always an issue, especially
when you have a family.
I sacrifice what time I can to this detachment, and to all that
I can serve. The one thing that really gives me satisfaction is
our support to those families who have lost there Marine.
Weather he be 18, or 80 they have felt a loss, and we are always
there to "Send Him Off!" We always speak to the family, and give
our support.
In the 14 Aug 2008 news letter, the very first letter is from
Bob Connely to Mrs. Wilson regarding the Loss of her Marine.
Bob...I was touched by your words of comfort. I found hope and
encouragement in those words that I felt could help others in
that situation. So I hope you don't mind that we borrowed those
words, added to, tweaked them a little and this is what we came
up with. By the way, this is now standard for what we read at
each "Send Off" we attend here in southern Utah.
"Ms. ____ no one - even those with the very best of intentions -
can ever provide you with words that will ease the ache in your
soul and the void in your heart resulting from your loss. But,
please be assured of this: Mr. _____ did not just pass. He
simply picked up a new set of orders, and moved to his new Duty
Station. If you read the proper version of The Bible, you will
find the proof in Genesis: "On the 7th day, God rested, and the
Marines overran His perimeter and have been guarding The Zone
ever since. As in the final verse of the Marines Hymn reads "If
the Army and the Navy ever look on heavens scenes, they will
find the streets are guarded By United States Marines". When you
close your eyes to pray, take a look at that solid line of Proud
Marines standing tall at the Gates of Heaven, and know that
Mr._____- now a member of this most elite of Details - is
looking on his family with pride, saying "I'll see you soon!"
Semper Fi"
Thanks to you Mr. Connley. And to all of you who are now
serving. My challenge to all of you who are no longer active
duty, is to join your local MCL Detachment, and give a little
bit of your time and service. There are those who have made the
ultimate sacrifice, and I know that I can afford to give more of
myself.
SEMPER FI to all, and thanks for hearing me out.
Bryan Butas
Cpl 89 to 93
This past weekend I was fortunate to be able to attend the 50th
Anniversary Air Show at Oceana NAS. The highlight of the event
for me was Friday night after the event was over for the day.
High gusty winds caused the cancellation of the fireworks
display so most of the crowd was on the way out but I decided to
head to the "O" Club, which was open to the public that night. I
was very intimidated when my wife and I went in. I have never
seen so many officers assembled in one place since I was a
Sergeant with VMA-311 at DaNang in 1970. I was wearing my USMC
ball cap when we went up to the "Ready-Room" bar and ordered a
couple of drinks while I was eye-balling everything. Out of
nowhere, I heard a voice say "excuse me sir, I don't want to
tell you what to do but if the wrong person sees you wearing a
cap in here, you will have to buy a round for the bar". I turned
around to see an OD Flight suit with "Major Muller USMC" on the
name tag. One thing led to another and by the end of the night I
had talked to every USMC pilot in the place. A bond had
instantly been formed between the old Corps and the new breed of
pilots we have. I was proud to meet them and see the desire and
professionalism in there faces. God Bless them all. They are a
credit to the Corps and the USA. One question though, back
between '67 and '73, the pilots were so old and now they are so
young.....what happened
Semper Fi, Sam (former Sergeant of Marines H&MS-11, VMA-311
"I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money,
but because I wish to save people. The men and women of this
country who toil are the ones who bear the cost of the
Government. Every dollar that we carelessly waste means that
their life will be so much the more meager. Every dollar that we
prudently save means that their life will be so much the more
abundant. Economy is idealism in its most practical form."
Calvin Coolidge
Hey Sgt. Grit,
I just want to say WELCOME HOME to all the Marines and Sailors
that just returned home to Beaufort from Iraq with the VMFA-115
and MALS-31 squadrons.
This story begins on September 16th at 8am... Like any other
excited wife, I was rushing around the house to get everything
done, cleaned up, washed -- you name it. My husband was going
to be home that day at 1430, and even if he did not notice how
the house looked, I still wanted it perfect.
I grab a shower, make some breakfast and continue cleaning
again. As noon SLOWLY approached... My neighbor and I decided
to go out into town to pick up a few things before my husband
arrived -- maybe to help time pass and to calm me down. As we
were out, I get this call on my cell phone from a strange number
-- thinking it was Caleb while he was waiting for his next
flight, I picked it up and answered it.
I was half right. It was Caleb, but he was calling me to tell
me: "Honey, I'm home! Where are you?" Panic stricken -- I
rushed my neighbor back into the car and I thought I was going
to have a heart attack driving back to the base. I had my ID
out and ready, tapping it on the steering wheel, frantically
trying to move through traffic. I kept looking in the mirror,
trying to see what I looked like, fixing my hair because it was
just -- not where I wanted it. Nothing had gone according to
plan (courtesy of Marines). They arrived an hour, yes, an HOUR
ahead of schedule and did not put it on the hot line until 15
minutes before they arrived.
For once, Marines are early!! Usually they're late a few hours
or even days...
Once I had finally made it on base, and heading towards the 115
hanger, traffic got congested. Apparently I wasn't the only
wife who had the same issue. Everyone and their brother was
trying to get in. Once I got through the gate, I rushed to the
parking lot, parked and sprinted towards the hanger. Once I got
there, I began to search... and search... and search some more.
Ten minutes later -- I see him. In an open area with some
friends. We saw each other at the same time, and I bolted
towards him, jumped into his arms, nearly knocking him to the
ground. I kissed him, hugged him, and started to cry because I
was so happy. I had waited 7 LONG months to finally be in his
arms again, and for once in those 7 months, it wasn't a dream.
It was REAL! He is finally home!!!
Though that day did not go according to plan -- it still
happened. I didn't get to wear the dress or shoes that I had
picked out, instead I was wearing a tank top and shorts with my
flip flops and hair in a pony-tail -- it wasn't what I had
pictured in my mind. But running into his arms -- I didn't care
what I was wearing -- just that he was home and we were finally
together again.
Thank you Sgt. Grit for all of your wonderful products and the
newsletters you send out.
Sincerely PROUD Marine Wife to LCpl. Caleb Mudge who is SAFELY
back home!!!!!!!!!
Alexa
"Distance is not for the fearful, it's for the bold. For those
willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little
time with the one they love. It's for those who know a good
thing when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly
enough..."
"Let the American youth never forget..."
Joseph Story
Sgt. Grit,
As a 17 year old poolee scheduled to leave january 5th for mcrd
san diego, it was an honor of mine to meet 2 marine corps heroes
the other night. See, my dad has started the heartland honor
flights, to take world war ii veterans in and around omaha, ne,
to see their world war ii memorial on a one day, all expense
paid trip. So far he has taken about 500 veterans on 3 flights.
The first flight was generously paid for by dan whitney, better
known as larry the cable guy. After the first flight and all the
media coverage it gained, money started pouring in. I went along
As what's called a "guardian"to help the veterans, push
wheelchairs, etc. It was truly an experience I'll never forget.
These veterans who saved the world for democracy have wanted to
see this memorial since it was built, but most have no way to
get to d.c., since the youngest of them are about 83 Years old.
And at a dying rate of about 1200 per day, this has to be done
now. Anyways, monday september 15th was the pre- flight dinner
the night before the two planes depart for d.c. My dad brought
me over to 2 marines; one was in the invasion of iwo jima. The
other was in the invasion of guam and was shot multiple times,
and eventually led to the amputation of his leg. These men, and
all veterans are truly heroes. One day I can only hope to be
half as great as they are.
On a side note, there was a terminally ill Korean War Veteran
that went along to see his Korean War Memorial. His doctor said
his health wouldn't hold up for him to go. But he insisted he
wanted to go because it was his dream. Well, he got his dream,
and had a great experience. When he got home late that night, he
went to bed and passed away. This goes to prove how urgent this
is and we have to do it now.
I encourage everybody who reads this to go to
www.honorflight.org, see if there state has an Honor Flight
program, and submit an application for a WWII vet that you may
know. Also, please consider donating.
Thanks
Max Williams
Omaha, NE
The following is the winning entry in an annual contest at Texas
A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of a
contemporary term: This year's term was Political Correctness.
The winner wrote:
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional,
illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous
mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is
entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
R.J.Wiedemann.LtCol.USMC Ret.
"If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the
people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must
become happy."
Thomas Jefferson
As I was reading the last newsletter, I was overcome with the
thought that I haven't seen anyone sounding off about pay call.
When we would line up in front of a couple of tables, where a
clerk would have us verify our name and service number, then we
would step to the left, in front of the paymaster, who would
read our name and amount to be paid.
Then the paymaster would count out the money, lay it in front of
him, and we were to pick up the money, count it back to him, and
say, "Sir, my pay is correct!", whereupon he would have us sign
the printout.
Next in line was the company gunny or first sergeant with a
bucket, or some large container, we would be advised to toss any
loose change in, or to donate to whatever was the current
charity.
I cannot remember when this stopped, seems it might have been in
the late 60s.
Semper Fi
Terry Pinkerton
USMC, 2058386
GunnyPink 63-79
Dear SGT Grit,
I want to let you and your readers know how proud I am and how
he came to be in Afghanistan.
During my son's senior year in high school he and I butted heads
constantly. Mainly over his anti-American political views. At
September 11 that all changed.
My son has never been to New York, didn't know anyone at the
Towers, on the planes or at the Pentagon. Soon after 911 he
enlisted in the USMC. He felt that someone had to do something
that mattered, someone had to make a difference. He told me
"Dad, we can't let this happen. The world has to know if you
pick a fight with us we will fight back".
Needless to say, I was shocked that he was now going to be a
Marine. Four boys (all of them friends of my son) from our small
town area enlisted in the USMC almost simultaneously. I asked
him why the Marines? He said; "because they make a difference".
I was so proud the day I saw him graduate at Parris Island and I
was full of fear and pride the day he shipped out for
Afghanistan. My son and all of the Marines past and present have
my admiration. My son has chosen to be in harm's way for the
greater good of our nation, just like every other Marine.
As I listen to other parents talk about their kid's being in
college or having that great job; I smile and tell them my son
is a United States Marine!! It's my son, because it has to be
someone's son. He chose to be a part of the greatest fraternity
in the world.
Very proud Father of; LCPL Joshua M. Cole 24th MEU
Mike Cole
"If you want peace, understand war."
B. H. Liddell Hart
House Passes Jones Resolution Commemorating Fallen Heroes Of
1983
Beirut Bombing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the U.S. House of Representatives
passed H.
Res. 1421 - a resolution introduced by Third District
Representative Walter B. Jones (R-NC) to solemnly commemorate
the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing
of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon,
and to remember those who lost their lives and those who were
injured. The resolution passed by a vote of 414 to 0.
Congressman Jones made the following remarks on the House floor:
"Mr. Speaker, on October 23, 1983, the War on Terrorism began
when a truck filled with explosives detonated outside of the
United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, killing
241 of our servicemen. Between 1982 and 1984, 272 Marines,
soldiers and sailors from 39 states and Puerto Rico lost their
lives while serving as peacekeepers in Beirut."
"In these uncertain times we call upon the brave men and women
of the military to overcome terror and defend the ideals that
this great Nation was founded upon. One of my constituents,
Charles Hall of Jacksonville, North Carolina, was called upon 24
½ years ago and he served our country honorably in Beirut. Mr.
Hall will be the first to tell you that the war on terrorism
began well before September 11th."
"October 23rd of this year will mark the 25th anniversary of the
bombing of the Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut. In the attack,
241 American heroes were lost: 220 Marines, 18 members of the
Navy and 3 soldiers. The friends, family and comrades left
behind by the Beirut peacekeepers will gather once again to pay
their respects. Now is an appropriate time for the federal
government to show its appreciation."
"Earlier this month, I introduced H. Res. 1421, a resolution to
solemnly commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Beirut bombing.
I would like to thank the leadership on both sides of the aisle,
the many members who cosponsored this resolution, and the House
Armed Services Committee members and staff for their help in
bringing this resolution to the floor today."
"Honoring these servicemen is one way for us to finally say,
`Thank you for sacrificing your lives so that the rest of us
could live free.' Recognizing those who served in Beirut will
not just serve to further mourn their loss, but to celebrate the
peace in the American spirit that was embodied in the mission of
these fallen heroes."
"May we never forget those who have given their lives for this
country, and those who are serving this country today."
For additional information, or to schedule an interview with
Congressman Walter B. Jones, please contact Kathleen Joyce at
(202)225-3415.
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1421
Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic
October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps
Barracks in Beirut , Lebanon and remembering those who lost
their lives and those who were injured.
In The House Of Representatives
September 9, 2008
Mr. JONES of North Carolina submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
RESOLUTION
Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic
October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps
Barracks in Beirut , Lebanon and remembering those who lost
their lives and those who were injured.
Whereas on the morning of October 23, 1983, at approximately
6:20 a.m., a truck packed with explosives broke security and
detonated outside of the United States Marine Corps barracks in
Beirut , Lebanon;
Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces of the United States
were killed in the blast, and many more were injured;
Whereas a total of 273 members of the Armed Forces from 36
States across the United States were killed while serving in
Beirut , Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces were part of a
multinational peacekeeping force; and
Whereas the honor and sacrifice of the victims will never be
forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on the 25th
anniversary of the bombing of the United States Marine Corps
barracks in Beirut , Lebanon--
(1) honors and remembers the service and sacrifice of the
victims of the bombing; and
(2) joins family and friends in mourning the victims who lost
their lives in the tragic bombing.
"Look at an infantryman's eyes and you can tell how much war he
has seen."
Bill Mauldin
hello everyone just wanted to say that I support the Marines and
the wonderful job that they do. I have friends who are former
Marines and some still serving now. I have been chatting to
Marines and there families for 2 years now and have never met
such wonderful, kind hearted, determined people in all my life
and as someone who grew up around the Australian Army I know
what being tough is all about. May you all be blessed with
everything you do and never forget to salute someone who has
served. We had some Marines come out last July to do war
exercises with our Aussie Soldiers and I was in the local
shopping mall having a hard time trying to push my very loaded
up trolley down the escalator when 2 very nice gentlemen came
along and said " do you need a hand mam" ( oh I love been called
mam) they helped me down the escalator and even called a cab for
me, if you guys are reading this again Thank-you for your help.
Semper Fi
Miss Allison Powell
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
On Friday, 19 September, I attended the graduation of my wife's
nephew and Godson at MCRD, Parris Island. As a member of Platoon
1064, he and 668 new Marines completed the course on a glorious
day in South Carolina. As the PI Band played to a slow march,
"Nothing Could Be Finer Than To Be In Carolina In The Morning".
When the platoons passed in review, resumed formation and the
band played The Marines Hymn, we all stood straighter and
prouder and wiped the stray sand fleas from our eyes.
Our Corps is in good hands. The young men and women I saw will
see to that.
Semper Fidelis.
Hugh O. Hunt
Captain, USMCR
C-1-11, 1st Marine Division
1951-1952
"Capitalism, and capitalism alone, has rescued the human race
from degrading poverty, rampant sickness and early death."
Lew Rockwell
Semper F! Our 18 year old son graduated from MCRDSD on 20 Sept
08. My wife and I flew out for the event. Sure brought back
memories. I was in 2nd Bn, Golf Co, Plt 2120. Our son was in 2nd
Bn, Golf Co, Plt 2149! He is home for 10 days then back to Camp
Pendleton for SOI and Trac's School.
Budd (Duke) E Frye
GySgt USMC Ret
I loved the post this week from Jerry Barrett regarding a family
tradition. Let me add mine. Sorry, no pics. My uncle Richard
Wolter was a Navy Corpsman on Guadalcanal earning a Purple Heart
and Bronze Star, then a Corpsman in Korea, one of the Chosin Few
again earning a Purple Heart and this time a Silver Star as a
Corpsman. Have a Pic of him receiving his Star in Korea in a
snow and ice covered clearing By Gen. Smith. Myself, MARINE,
serving 1969-1974, Vietnam. My eldest served with Security
Force during the first Gulf War and Now my 'baby' is serving
with 2nd LAR. I have 3 grandsons who all wear anything MARINE
they can get their mitts on. Maybe, just MAYBE, we can carry
this thing forever.
SEMPER FI
Jim Wolter
1969-1974
"He that makes a good war makes a good peace."
George Herbert
Beirut Remembrance Walk - 25th Anniversary of the Bombing of the
Beirut Barracks 23 October, 1983, to benefit The Wounded Marine
& Family Assistance Program and Veterans Memorial Day Tribute.
In this first-time walk of remembrance, Doc Doolittle (Sgt. USMC
1/81 - 6/91, Marine Security Guard Beirut 7/85 - 7/86),
challenges everyone to never forget the sacrifices that were
made by our Marines, Sailors and Soldiers as he walks 271 miles
from Virginia Beach, VA to the Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune
in Jacksonville, NC. "Our goal is simple; we will organize a
walk to honor our fallen brothers and their families", Doc
states. This walk is to not only mark the 25th anniversary of
that tragic event, but also to remember each Service Member's
life lost in Lebanon from 1982 - 1984. It is so friends, family
of the fallen, veterans and anyone else has an opportunity to
walk a mile for one of our own that were killed in country. The
walk will kick-off on 1 October in Virginia Beach, VA and cover
271 miles (one for each man lost), and will culminated at the
Beirut Memorial (Jacksonville, NC; just outside Camp Lejeune
Marine Corps Base) on 23 October, 2008. In Doc’s words, “I am
walking to remember those Marines, Sailors and Soldiers that
"Gave All" during that period. I know a number of family members
and veterans and it is the least I can do to show honor to them
and the memory of the fallen.” A $10 donation will provide
lodging, food and support transportation on the walk and all
monies over and above costs will be divided equally and sent to
the two sponsors listed below. For further information on how
you can be involved, please contact Doc Doolittle at
remember_peacekeepers_walk_2008 (at) hotmail.com
The Wounded Marine & Family Assistance Program
Veterans Memorial Day Tribute (Denver, CO)
Lansdale, Pa Marine Becomes one of Billboard 'Poster Boy'
He served his country with pride and bravery and on Monday, a
local Marine was honored at Philadelphia City Hall.
Marine Sgt. Nicholas J. Galante, a native of Lansdale, cut the
ribbon for a new Marine Corps ad that celebrates his bravery in
Iraq. Galante, 23, is a graduate of North Penn High School.
The ad is called "Hometown Marine" and it will be featured on
billboards running on Philadelphia's public bus system starting
this fall.
"I wanted to be a Marine since I was a little kid, I love the
United States of America," Galante said.
Galante was selected to represent the Marine Corps based on his
performance as a squad leader with Mobile Assault Company, 2nd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in Fallujah, Iraq, during
Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2007.
Last March Galante single-handedly took out three terrorists. In
that same month, he was recognized for leading the suppression
of a planned terrorist attack and again eliminating three more
terrorists. Galante received a Bronze Star with Combat "V" for
his role in these engagements.
The billboards will show Galante wearing the Marine Corps Dress
Blue uniform, complete with medals earned throughout his career.
The advertisement reads: "Lansdale's Own Hometown Marine, Sgt.
Nicholas J. Galante - Bronze Star with Combat 'V for Valor'
Recipient."
"He's a leader, not a follower. I don't know where he's going to
go but I know his heart is with the soldiers in Iraq or
Afghanistan, so I can see him going back with them," Galante's
mother Barbara said.
Hometown Marines is a national campaign. The campaign features
ten Marines across the country, all of whom have distinguished
themselves during the ongoing Global War on Terror.
Billboards of each Marine will run only in his hometown and
surrounding communities.
Thank you for the Marine screensaver and wallpaper.
I have them on my work and home computers, and have just added
it to my Think Pad.
I was never a Marine, but I raised one. He is in San Diego
earning his Eagle, Globe and Anchor as we speak. I have no doubt
that he will, I know him. I have this screen saver to remind me
every day that my son has decided to stand between his family
and those who would take our lives and our freedom.
Thank you,
John Vercoe
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees."
Emiliano Zapata
Sgt G,
Here’s one for you and your readers:
During 1976 while stationed on Okinawa (Camp Kinser), I had the
honor and privilege to catch duty during a Typhoon. Once
Typhoon condition 1 was called, we were required to wear flak
jackets and helmets when outside (and that was limited to
emergency only).
I received a call from the Japanese police out of Naha. With
the broken English all I could make out was something about
"Flying Marines".
I grabbed my driver and we drove down to the beach where they
said this event was happening. Upon arrival, we watched a
couple of drunk Marines (MP's of all things), wearing only PT
shorts, tied bed sheets around their ankles and were holding the
other side over their back/shoulders. When the gusts would hit
(some well over 150mph), they were flying (some were getting off
the ground 15-20 feet!)
The problem was when they landed; they hit the coral so they had
blood from their knees and elbows. My driver and I escorted
these young fly boys to Camp Kuwi as they were going to have
issues with the coral poisoning. Yea, they swelled up quite a
bit by the next morning.
First time in my life I experienced flying Marines...
Semper Gumby (always flexible)
Frederick C. Montney III
MSgt, USMC Retired
Sgt. Grit:
I liked the article by HM3 P. Roy, RE: "The Struggle." Having
served as a regular Navy Corpsman and an FMF Corpsman, I
sympathize with his dilemma. Best answer I can give is: "Once
you go FMF you never go back." I can honestly say I probably
should have signed up as a Marine. But being an FMF Corpsman was
the second best thing. My time serving with Marines in and out
of country is what I remember most of my short service time, 3+
years. And the friends I made then and make now through military
contacts usually tend to be Marines and FMF Corpsman. Good luck
Doc Roy and hope you can solve your dilemma some day, not that
it is that bad of a dilemma.
Semper Fi
HM3 Glenn Smith
India 3/7- 2nd Platoon; CAP Charlie 4 and First Shore Party Batt.
1964-1967
"Our own Country's Honor, all call upon us for a vigorous and
manly exertion, and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become
infamous to the whole world. Let us therefore rely upon the
goodness of the Cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in
whose hands Victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and
noble Actions - The Eyes of all our Countrymen are now upon us,
and we shall have their blessings, and praises, if happily we
are the instruments of saving them from the Tyranny mediated
against them. Let us therefore animate and encourage each other,
and show the whole world, that a Freeman contending for Liberty
on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on
earth."
George Washington
In reference to Doc Roy and his struggle, I too served on both
the blue and the green side of the fence. My simple answer to
you is to simply be "Doc".
No matter which side I talk to I simply refer to myself as
"Doc". The green side immediately knows what that means and the
blue side understands it. I took a phrase out of a Christmas
Poem and had it tattooed on my arm. It goes "I fight for
freedom, I ask not for more, My life is My God, My Country, My
Corps." In this case I use the Corps for both the Hospital
Corps and for my time with the Marine Corps. Be proud of both
and just be Doc.
Doc Higgins,
75-97
"The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant
leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield."
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
God Bless America!
Welcome Home Marine, Job Well Done.
Semper Fi
Sgt Grit
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