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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ General Charles C Krulak Speech ~ 19 April 2015
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Posted on 04/18/2015 5:00:22 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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GENERAL CHARLES C KRULAK SPEECH
The word integrity itself is a martial word that comes to us from an ancient Roman army tradition. During the time of the 12 Caesars, the Roman army would conduct morning inspections. As the inspecting centurion would come in front of each legionnaire, the soldier would strike with his right fist the armor breastplate that covered his heart. The armor had to be strongest there in order to protect the heart from the sword thrusts and from arrow strikes. As the soldier struck his armor, he would shout "integritas", (in-teg-ri-tys) which in Latin means material wholeness, completeness, and entirety. The inspecting centurion would listen closely for this affirmation and also for the ring that well kept armor would give off. Satisfied that the armor was sound and that the soldier beneath it was protected, he would then move on to the next man. At about the same time, the praetorians or imperial bodyguard were ascending into power and influence. Drawn from the best "politically correct" soldiers of the legions, they received the finest equipment and armor. They no longer had to shout "integritas" to signify that their armor was sound. Instead, as they struck their breastplate, they would shout "Hail Caesar", to signify that their heart belonged to the imperial personage...not to their unit...not to an institution...not to a code of ideals. They armored themselves to serve the cause of a single man. A century passed and the rift between the legion and the imperial bodyguard and its excesses grew larger. To signify the difference between the two organizations, the legionnaire, upon striking his armor, would no longer shout "integritas", but instead would shout "integer" (in-te-ger). Integer means undiminished...complete...perfect. It not only indicated that the armor was sound, it also indicated that the soldier wearing the armor was sound of character...he was complete in his integrity...his heart was in the right place...his standards and morals were high...he was not associated with the immoral conduct that was rapidly becoming the signature of the praetorian guards. The armor of integrity continued to serve the legion well. For over four centuries they held the line against the marauding Goths and vandals. But by 383 AD, the social decline that infected the republic and the praetorian guard had its effects upon the legion. As a 4th century Roman General wrote, "When, because of negligence and laziness, parade ground drills were abandoned, the customary armor began to feel heavy since the soldiers rarely, if ever, wore it. Therefore, they first asked the emperor to set aside the breastplates and mail and then the helmets, so our soldiers fought the Goths without any protection for the heart and head and were often beaten by archers. Although there were many disasters, which lead to the loss of great cities, no one tried to restore the armor to the infantry. They took their armor off, and when the armor came off...so too came their integrity." It was only a matter of a few years until the legion rotted from within and was unable to hold the frontiers...the barbarians were at the gates. INTEGRITY...it is a combination of the words "integritas" (in-teg-ri-tas) and "integer" (in-te-ger). It refers to the putting on of armor, of building a completeness...a wholeness. A wholeness in character.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Due to family obligations and our local club’s annual run, it will most probably be a trio tomorrow. Guitar, bass, and drums. But that’s OK. Some of the best bands have been trios...Jimi Hendrix Experience, Rush, The Police, Cream...
So I’m not worried.
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04/18/2015 5:35:26 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: SandRat
Good evening, Sand, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Been mugged yet? ((HUGS)
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04/18/2015 5:38:03 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Now that was a kind greeting. Thank you much.
To: unique1; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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04/18/2015 5:43:39 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai!
In Atlanta - had a great day. Went to Warm Springs to see FDR's winter place. Got to see the room where he died ... interesting place. Sunday will go to visit the Andersonville Civil War Confederate prison camp ...
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04/18/2015 5:46:24 PM PDT
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SkyDancer
( I Was Told Nobody Is Perfect But Yet, Here I Am ...)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy, ((hugs))...and a Blessed Lords Day to you and yours.
Maddi came over with her Mom to mug me with hugs and kisses
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04/18/2015 5:48:49 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We’re going shooting tomorrow afternoon, after some ice cream :-)
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04/18/2015 5:49:38 PM PDT
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PROCON
(CRUZing into 2016 with TED!)
To: Salvation
Good evening, Salvation, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
How cool that you know Father Chuck Suver.
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04/18/2015 6:04:22 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to the MacNessa family.
A day of rest? A new project? Time to play in the dirt? *HUGS*
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04/18/2015 6:06:44 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
I knew General Chuck Krulak at Canoe U. Integrity says it all about the man. No doubt he acquired many such attributes from his father.
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04/18/2015 6:09:28 PM PDT
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batterycommander
(Drop five zero, fire for effect..)
To: Colonel_Flagg; Excellence; TADSLOS; Tax-chick; RightOnline; LUV W; GodBlessUSA; KC Burke; ...
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04/18/2015 6:15:12 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: left that other site
Soloing doesn’t even worry you. d:o)
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04/18/2015 6:21:15 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
It wouldn’t be the first time! LOL!
(I actually prefer it. I can do whatever i want! LOL!)
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04/18/2015 6:22:26 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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04/18/2015 6:30:39 PM PDT
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mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: SkyDancer
Good evening, Janey, and Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Sounds like an exciting weekend for you...lots of history. ((HUGS))
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04/18/2015 6:30:53 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: SandRat
What an exciting day for G-Pa!!
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04/18/2015 6:34:25 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: batterycommander
Oh, I wouldn’t worry about Gen. chuck Krulak’s dad: I am sure he learned most of his lessons about honor from “the Brute”. General Victor Krulak was known for his courage, his intellect, and his steadfast defense of the Marine Corps when our government tried their best to get rid of our troublesome service.
Gen Krulak senior was the real thing - ferocious when he needed to be but a superb Marine and leader.
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04/18/2015 6:35:16 PM PDT
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Chainmail
(A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
To: PROCON
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04/18/2015 6:36:09 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Crossing the bridge to Chapel.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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04/18/2015 6:38:16 PM PDT
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mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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