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To: Majie Purple; JustAmy; Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; ...


REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!





Army Ranger Cpl. Ryan McGhee KIA 16MAY2009

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)


God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps




Lamh Foistenach Abu!
1,916 posted on 05/18/2009 5:52:40 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: JustAmy; Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; jaycee; ...


GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!



The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.






1,917 posted on 05/18/2009 5:54:02 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thank you for respecting and remembering all our Military Heroes, Conor, and also for the Soldier’s Code with President Eisenhower.


1,933 posted on 05/18/2009 7:37:55 PM PDT by jaycee ("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.")
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To: ConorMacNessa

Conor, thank you so much for your loving tribute to Army Ranger Cpl. Ryan McGhee. May God hold him tight, in His Loving Arms, and bestow comfort upon his family, loved ones and friends.


1,934 posted on 05/18/2009 7:40:58 PM PDT by yorkie
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To: ConorMacNessa

That is a beautiful tribute to one of our fallen heroes, Conor. RIP Army Ranger Cpl. Ryan McGhee


1,992 posted on 05/19/2009 12:20:05 PM PDT by Billie
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