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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy 239th Birthday, Marines!! ~ 10 November 2014
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Posted on 11/09/2014 5:01:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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)
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11/09/2014 5:01:41 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; BIGLOOK; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; ..
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posted on
11/09/2014 5:03:46 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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posted on
11/09/2014 5:04:47 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
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posted on
11/09/2014 5:06:48 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks very much, Kathy!
***HUGS***
And thank you very much for this evening's Happy 239th Birthday U.S. Marine Corps thread!
Semper Fi, OORAH, and Get Some!!
Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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)
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11/09/2014 5:07:53 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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11/09/2014 5:08:08 PM PST
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
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11/09/2014 5:09:00 PM PST
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SandRat
(<Duty - Hon/sarcor - Country! What else needs sGoog evening Lauren... aid?)
To: left that other site
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11/09/2014 5:10:15 PM PST
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SandRat
(<Duty - Hon/sarcor - Country! What else needs sGoog evening Lauren... aid?)
To: SandRat
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11/09/2014 5:12:08 PM PST
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: ConorMacNessa
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posted on
11/09/2014 5:12:29 PM PST
by
2ndDivisionVet
(The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
HAPPY 239TH BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS! 10 NOVEMBER 2014
The Legend of Arlington Ridge
It has been said that ever since the dedication, Of the Iwo Jima Memorial on Arlington Ridge, A ceremony takes place each morning In the hours just before dawn. As a low, knee-high ground fog Sweeps across the Ridge in the cool morning air, A band is heard playing the "Marines Hymn". From an unknown distance and very low at first, The music becomes increasingly louder. Yet, no band is ever seen. It is then said, That out of the tree line of Arlington Cemetery, A company of Marines clad in dress blues appears from the mist, Marching through the ground fog toward the Memorial.
Flags at the head of the column stand straight out, Snapping in the wind, yet not even the slightest breeze is felt. The Marines march to the Memorial in perfect cadence, While no orders are heard by those who witness this event. Like "The Silent Drill Team", the Marines execute each move in flawless synchrony. As they reach the Memorial, They suddenly halt, face right, and "order arms" As the lights from the monument Ricochet off of their fixed bayonets. The Marines possess an eerie transparency That sends shivers down the spines of onlookers, Yet there is no fear. In fact, a feeling of pride and honor Sweeps over those who gaze upon the apparition. Four Marines ceremoniously step out from the ranks And lay a wreath of red and gold roses at the base of the Monument. It is believed that these four men Are Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Ira Hayes, Cpl. Rene Gagnon, (three of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima), And Medal of Honor winner John Basilone. Strank and Basilone were killed On that hellish black sand island in 1945 While Gagnon and Hayes were destined to relive that fateful day Until mercifully relieved of their posts.
Sgt. Michael Strank USMC |
Cpl. Ira H. Hayes USMC |
Cpl. Rene Gagnon USMC |
GySgt. John Basilone, USMC, MOH
Two buglers are heard playing "Echo Taps," But once again, there are no buglers in sight. The ceremonies conclude just before the break of dawn As the Marines come to right shoulder arms, face right, And silently march back to Arlington Cemetery. It is said that they are from all eras of Marines buried in Arlington, And they are charged with guarding their Memorial And the honor for which it stands. All of this may be difficult for some to believe, But legends are, after all, only legends. Yet, ask any Marine if they believe the legend, That Marines guard the gates of heaven And see what they say. The "Legend of Arlington Ridge", Is no more than the belief in honor. Marines live it every day of their lives. Honor is what we were taught when entering the Corps; Honor is what we took when we left. Throughout life and beyond, It is our most cherished possession.
©2001 - L/Cpl Bruce Knipp 1883755
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni! "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!"
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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)
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11/09/2014 5:12:43 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: left that other site
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11/09/2014 5:15:04 PM PST
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SandRat
(<Duty - Hon/sarcor - Country! What else needs sGoog evening Lauren... aid?)
To: ConorMacNessa
Thank You, ConorMacNessa!
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11/09/2014 5:15:26 PM PST
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: ConorMacNessa; TMSuchman; NormsRevenge; real saxophonist; M1911A1; SgtBob; tet68; RaceBannon; ...
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
~ Happy 239th Birthday, Marines!! ~
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posted on
11/09/2014 5:17:00 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: SandRat
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11/09/2014 5:18:47 PM PST
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you had a great day.
Is Lynn-Dah coming off her meds ok?
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11/09/2014 5:19:29 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska; blueyon; KitJ; T Minus Four; xzins; CMS; The Sailor; ab01; txradioguy; ...
Active Duty/Retiree ping.
Happy Birthday USMC!
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11/09/2014 5:20:30 PM PST
by
Jet Jaguar
(Resist in place.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Thanks very much, my Brother-in-Arms!
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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)
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11/09/2014 5:21:29 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: All
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posted on
11/09/2014 5:23:05 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
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