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“Hold and Die” – Legendary Marine Passes On
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| November 3, 2008
| W. Thomas Smith, Jr
Posted on 11/03/2008 5:36:55 AM PST by Kaslin
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11/03/2008 5:36:55 AM PST
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Kaslin
To: Kaslin
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:41:40 AM PST
by
Covenantor
("Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
To: Kaslin
Word to the wise:
Never crimp your detonators/blasting caps with your teeth.
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:41:56 AM PST
by
Lusis
("Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.")
To: Kaslin
OORAH
To think my son has the chance to join this Brotherhood make my heart swell with pride.
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:41:58 AM PST
by
don-o
(My son, Ben - Recruit training at Parris Island from October 20)
To: Kaslin
A Marine legend... extreme heroism combined with extraordinary strength.
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:43:24 AM PST
by
johnny7
("Duck I says... ")
To: Kaslin
COL. JOHN W. RIPLEY, U.S. MARINE CORPS (ret.), recipient of the Navy Cross and for years one of my personal heroes, has passed away. Another fine Virginian added to the long list, some men are born with brass one's.
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:43:59 AM PST
by
org.whodat
( "the Whipped Dog Party" , what was formally the republicans.)
To: org.whodat
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:46:14 AM PST
by
pabianice
(Inexplicable and infuriating.)
To: Kaslin
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:47:08 AM PST
by
usmcobra
(There are 665,000,000 reasons why Obama should show his eligibility to be president!)
To: All
OOHRAH Rest in Peace Col. You are now with Chesty and the best, guard the golden streets.
God Bless and Semper Fi
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:48:56 AM PST
by
jleibyUSMC
(America, Love her, Defend her, or Leave her......... Semper fi)
To: Kaslin
Semper Fi, Mac.
I tear up when I read these stories of bravery.
Where do these men and women come from? What makes them strive to be the patriots we hope to be?
Nothing we do in our lives will ever measure up to the courage, sacrifice and love of country men and women such as these show to us.
All we can do is try to live up to their ideals.
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:49:01 AM PST
by
Pistolshot
(Palin has run a state, city, and a business. NObama has only run his mouth.)
To: Kaslin; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; darkwing104; LUV W; Radix; HiJinx; txradioguy; ...
R I P COL. JOHN W. RIPLEY,
U.S. MARINE CORPS (ret.)
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:49:32 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Want change? Vote new blood into Congress where the purse-strings reside.)
To: Kaslin
A posthumous upgrade would be more than fitting.
Read Col. Turley's book, "The Easter Offensive" but ignore the foreward. On second thought, read it and ask yourself what happened to him (Webb).
See pp 177-186. Not only was there small arms fire but tank fire as well! From Ripley's report via Turley:
Successful or not, a 100MM round slamming into a steel stringer beside you pumps up your adrenalin, cleans out your ears and motivates you to a greater speed and efficiency.
The story mentions that Ripley forgot to shed his web gear before heading under the bridge and it would weigh him down as time went on. I'm thinking there was a ton of brass weighing him down as well if you know what I mean.
ISBN 1557508305
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posted on
11/03/2008 5:57:52 AM PST
by
NonValueAdded
(Sen. McCain brings a lifetime of experience to the White House; Sen. Obama brings a speech)
To: Kaslin
Another warrior in heaven.....
Semper Fi
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:02:07 AM PST
by
Kimmers
(Our country is in trouble. Whom do you want to lead, a fighter pilot or a community organizer?)
To: beachn4fun
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:03:24 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
(I'm E.G.C. and I approved this message. Click on my screename and then "In Forum" to read my posts)
To: NonValueAdded
I’m friends with one of Col. Ripley’s sons. RIP Brave warrior.
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:03:56 AM PST
by
VA_Gentleman
(Moshe Plesser - "I think I did what is expected from every soldier and citizen.")
To: Kaslin
A seat of honor at the USMC table in Valhalla.
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, EG
((HUGS))
(says beachy in passing through thread)
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:07:16 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Want change? Vote new blood into Congress where the purse-strings reside.)
To: Kaslin
Another hero of the Corps reports for duty in Heaven.
Rest In Peace, Marine.
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:08:26 AM PST
by
Mr. Jazzy
(USMC- Guarding freedom around the world since 1775)
To: Kaslin
Should of gotten the MOH. A Marines Marine. I have read the story over the years and marveled at the ingenuity and persistence in that operation.
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:09:34 AM PST
by
mad_as_he$$
(Nemo me impune lacessit.)
To: VA_Gentleman
Please extend my heartfelt sympathy and respect. I’m sure it is shared by all of FReepdom.
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posted on
11/03/2008 6:10:41 AM PST
by
NonValueAdded
(Sen. McCain brings a lifetime of experience to the White House; Sen. Obama brings a speech)
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