Posted on 11/10/2004 6:42:22 AM PST by Leisler
November 10, 2004 -- FORGIVE Mindy Evnin if she's not up for cake and candles today. Even if she knows how important this birthday was for her son. On this day in a Philadelphia tavern, the Continental Congress gave birth to the Marine Corps almost a full year before the Declaration of Independence. More than two centuries later in Fallujah, America still looks to the Marines to do the job no one else can. ....
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My husband and I were deeply touched by this story. Thanks for posting it.
G-d bless all the Marines, angels, veterans, and those out there keeping us safe.
Happy Birthday!
OOOORRRAAAHHH!!! Happy Birthday to and your sons, Marine!
I am VERY PROUD to claim the title of United States Marine because I get to share it with Marines like you, and your sons, and many FReepers, many of whom visit this forum with regularity.
As we celebrate the 229th birthday of our beloved Corps, we see the Marines in Fallujah continuing the PROUD tradition of rising to the occasion and defeating our enemies. We pray for the success and safety of our Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen waging the battle there now.
I love the Marines, yes even the ones that are already married :o)
OOOORRRAAAHHH!!! Happy Birthday to and your sons, Marine!
I am VERY PROUD to claim the title of United States Marine because I get to share it with Marines like you, and your sons, and many FReepers, many of whom visit this forum with regularity.
As we celebrate the 229th birthday of our beloved Corps, we see the Marines in Fallujah continuing the PROUD tradition of rising to the occasion and defeating our enemies. We pray for the success and safety of our Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen waging the battle there now.
I'm proud to be the mother of a Marine, sister of a Marine and daughter-in-law of a Marine.
There is just something special about you guys that never dimishes with time.
Happy Birthday, USMC!
It hit me right in the heart, as my chest swole with pride and my eyes blurred as they filled with tears of pride as well as sadness.
The Brotherhood of Marines and the bond that connects us is as strong today as it ever was. I thank my Navy shipmate for his warm wishes for our birthday, he said it real good.
Semper Fidelis, Cpl. Mark Evnin. May you rest in peace.
Marines are your best friends or your worst enemies.
The Marine Corps is the best fighting force this world has ever seen, but they're a whole lot more than that.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARINES, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE!
Drop in on this thread for a little of our proud history:
Happy birthday, Sweetie!!!!!!!
Brought tears to my eyes. What a touching story.
Happy Birthday Marines!!!
Happy Birthday to Chieftain---my Freepr Marine role model! You sure kept the true Marine tradition alive and well during this election campaign! Anybody that could get me out to an anti-Kerry demonstration ( my first demonstration since the hippie days, ha.) has to be a REAL Marine !
I drove to Washington this past Sept 12 for the Veterans against Kerry rally (officially the "Kerry LIED... while good men died. Rally" sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans for Truth). A fellow FReeper, Sergeant Dave had asked me to take some photos of the memorial while I was there and I obliged him. I got to the memorial just at sunset that day after the rally and lunch, and it was as stunning as I remember it from years before.
I was fortunate to meet a former Marine, who is also a descendant of the Navajo code talkers and his wife, who happened to be in town on business from New Mexico. We had a great fellowship time and still stay in contact. He taught me how to say "Go BUSH" in Navajo: "Yaego BUSH!". The brotherhood of Marines is exactly as General Monday described it in the beginning of this post!
Happy Birthday hon, your family has another holiday!
Thank you and Happy B'day to you too!
While in DC, I asked Chieftain to take some pictures of the Iwo Jima Memorial. I can tell you the pictures are stunning and moving. Good work, Marine, and thank you. Perhaps one day you can share these pictures on FR.
Semper Fi
Thanks for your service, An Old Marine, and that of your sons through all these years. Prayers for their safety now and in the future . . . with a prayer ping.
Thanks for the ping Chieftain. I'll be leaving for the veterans day parade downtown in about a half hour.
THANKS VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY
You know, I thought I had posted them, but I guess I just emailed them to you. So here they are FReepers, enjoy!
I know you know the full story behind the picture which inspired the memorial, but in case you need to refresh your memory:
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