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(Note: there are no "official" words to Taps below are the most popular.)
It is a bit of a long read but I had excerpted the parts I thought would be of most interst.
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Hero Ping
The world needs more people like Sgt. Rafael Peralta, both in and out of uniform.
God Bless this man's family.
He is truly a hero in every sense of the word.
The LA Times actually ran a story about a war hero? Don't they know that does not fit the template! Somebody sneaking in something positive here, heads are going to roll at that paper!
Words fail me, what an amazing Marine. May God bless his soul and hold his family in this time of sorrow.
Uncommon valor was a common virtue. Rest in peace Marine.
Marine Corps Hymn
From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
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I love freedom. I love our military, but I hate war and the suffering it causes. prayers
What can one write about the story of Sgt. Rafael Peralta?
Words fail and tears flow.
God bless Sgt. Peralta's family. I pray they can take some comfort in knowing that a grateful nation appreciates the full measure of his service.
Astounding bravery and selflessness lead this fine person to an extraordinary sacrifice. His courage will not be forgotten. I will keep he and his family in my prayers.
Agreed. RIP Rafael
In his final moments it was his brothers lives that flashed before him!
Hope I get to shake his hand one fine day.
God bless his family.
I support our troops being in Iraq, but each of these stories about heros who gave their all, cause me great sadness. They also cause me great pride.
While it's easy for me to wax on about the heroism and pride this man exhibited, he paid the ultimate price and I didn't. While I can tell his parents he died for an excellent cause, it is their son that is dead.
There are no words that adequately address the death of one of these fine men. It hurts so much, but yet the war effort must go on. Perhaps the only thing we can do, is make sure that these men who fight for us, never want for anything, when it comes to being fully equipped and supported while doing their duty.
God bless them all. Our men and women in Iraq are greatly appreciated and respected at our household.
Sgt. Rafael Peralta, thank you.
Thanks for the post Former Military Chick.
This man was really a hero. May God forgive me but I can not help but contrast this man's heroic acts with that of another man who some insist we call a war hero. None other than sen. j.f. kerry.
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IMHO, Sgt. Rafael Peralta is a worthy candidate for our nation's highest award for valor -- the Congressional Medal of Honor .
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This reminds me of something that George Patton said that seems somewhat apropos (I paraphrase) "rather than mourn such men as these, Let us be grateful that they lived." With respect to the great general, I think that I will both mourn and celebrate this great Marine.
