This is an e-mail from my Commanding Officer, which was sent to my entire unit.
1 posted on
09/27/2004 9:49:19 AM PDT by
sean327
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To: sean327
One of the few surviving CMoH winners say it best. In regards to the Marines on Iwo Jima as well as to all Marines in general.
"The ONLY reason that every Marine does not have a medal for valor is that there was no officer or senior SNCO around to witness their heroism and write them up for it."
SEMPER FI.
Today's Marines CONTINUE the TRADITION.
2 posted on
09/27/2004 9:52:07 AM PDT by
gunnygail
(Founding member of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy. (I operate the minigun, more fun there)
To: sean327
he felt a sense of happiness when he killed the guy?
OOOOOOKKK
3 posted on
09/27/2004 9:54:22 AM PDT by
10452km2
(putting the laughter in slaughter)
To: sean327
Outstanding! this is why I always have the utmost respect for the Devil Dogs!
I salute all of them out their doing what they got to do to get the job done!
6 posted on
09/27/2004 10:05:01 AM PDT by
Americanwolf
("Be vwey vwey quite! I am hunting DU Twolls! ---Elwer Fuwd Free Republic member and cartoon icon)
To: sean327
10 posted on
09/27/2004 10:06:46 AM PDT by
bmorrishome
(Once a Marine...Always a Marine)
To: sean327
"The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle."
Gen. 'Black Jack' Pershing
U.S. Army
11 posted on
09/27/2004 10:07:32 AM PDT by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi Travis,http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: sean327
Semper Fi Cpl. Young.
Nice shooting.
L
16 posted on
09/27/2004 10:12:15 AM PDT by
Lurker
( Rope, tree, Islamofascist. Adult assembly required.)
To: sean327
Marines are an incredible bunch of guys......I love the brother hood that they share. Many are a cut above the rest and I am grateful for your service... May God keep all are Soliders and Marines safe, in the palm of His Hand.
19 posted on
09/27/2004 10:15:02 AM PDT by
marmar
(Faith is a beautiful thing.....)
To: sean327
Semper Fi. MAG-31, MALS-31 88-94.
24 posted on
09/27/2004 10:18:03 AM PDT by
Dead Corpse
(Albanian: O Zot! Kam sakice ne koke!)
To: sean327
26 posted on
09/27/2004 10:21:44 AM PDT by
gitmo
(Thanks, Mel. I needed that.)
To: sean327
"Every Marine a Rifleman"
Absolutely true. I compete with these Marines in the Division Matches every year. God bless our Marines.
28 posted on
09/27/2004 10:28:27 AM PDT by
Toidylop
To: sean327
U.S. Marines: The one unwavering standard in a constantly shifting military.
30 posted on
09/27/2004 10:30:53 AM PDT by
ampat
To: sean327
Great story. Thanks for posting it.
Semper Fi!
41 posted on
09/27/2004 10:48:02 AM PDT by
spodefly
(A bunny-slippered operative in the Vast Right-Wing Pajama Party.)
To: sean327
"I had a weird feeling come over me," Young recalled. "I had many emotions kick in at once. I felt a sense of purpose, happiness, and sorrow, which all hit me at once." Here's hoping that purpose and happiness worked it's way to the top right quick.
Purpose - destroy the enemy.
Happiness - the enemy didn't destroy you.
Sorrow - the enemy was a fellow human being, however loose that definition is.
Nice work, soldier.
To: sean327
Absolutely wonderful read. So reminiscent of Hector Cafferata (sp?)at the Chosin Reservoir!
46 posted on
09/27/2004 10:52:34 AM PDT by
CDB
To: sean327
53 posted on
09/27/2004 11:04:36 AM PDT by
two23
To: Warrior Nurse; Chieftain
Must read!
Bring your Troll Hunting License (see post #2)
54 posted on
09/27/2004 11:04:45 AM PDT by
Taxman
(So that the beautiful pressure does not diminish!)
To: sean327; kdf1; AMERIKA; Lancey Howard; MudPuppy; SMEDLEYBUTLER; opbuzz; Snow Bunny; gitmogrunt; ...
62 posted on
09/27/2004 11:14:53 AM PDT by
RaceBannon
(KERRY FLED . . . WHILE GOOD MEN BLED!!)
To: sean327
63 posted on
09/27/2004 11:15:08 AM PDT by
SC DOC
To: sean327
I refered to myself as an EX MARINE once and another Marine said there is no such thing as an EX MARINE...thought about and he is right..
I was in 69-72-last six months they put me on escort duty..traveling with the bodies back to there home states...i was about 19 at the time....
SEMPER FI
69 posted on
09/27/2004 11:35:13 AM PDT by
detrik
To: sean327
What a great Story,
It again reinforces the differences that truly make a Marine.
Once a marine, Always a Marine.
This Marine did his job and is a credit to his unit, his Corps, and his Country, The United States of America.
Semper Fi Marine!
Regards,
Joe
72 posted on
09/27/2004 11:42:30 AM PDT by
Sonar5
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