[Kartographer]

Kathy my Uncle recently pasted away and in his younger years he served three years as a Marine. He was always proud of it. and I wrote this to mark his passing.

Before the Gate

He isn't really gone at all,
He's merely been recalled.

He's taken up the watch once more,
Sent to guard Heaven's door.

For it is Marines you must recall,
That before Heaven's gates stand tall.

Once he was branded with U.S.M.C.
It's life and forever a Marine he will be.

Off to join that Guard he's went,
I 'm sure that's where he was sent.

Before those doors he now awaits,
To greet us when we come to those gates.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Kartographer....what a lovely tribute to your Uncle.

We thank your Uncle for his service to our country.

[ConorMacNessa]

Eternal thanks to your Uncle for his service to our Beloved Nation!

"Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni!"



"If the Army and the Navy ever gaze on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines!"



"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kartographer!!