FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ General Charles C Krulak Speech ~ 19 April 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

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.

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Not a very productive day - I'm extremely fatigued and am retiring for the evening in a few minutes. The only thing we accomplished today was to get rid of several old analog TV's and other assorted electronic junk. The City had an electronics recycling drop-off in operation today so the boys loaded up all of our legacy electronics and we took them there.

The only other thing I got done today was a run to Sam's Club for some provisions.

We had a beautiful Spring day here - temps in the low 70's and fair skies. My daffodils are in bloom and everything is leafing out.

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[PROCON]

Semper Fi from an old Army guy, Marine.

Don't be a stranger to the Canteen.

Thanks for your Service to America!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, batterycommander, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.

The 23rd Psalm

[PROCON]

Thanks for stopping by the Canteen!

I was an FDC NCOIC long ago, both at Battery and Battalion level.

175mm before we switched tubes to 8" in Bamberg, W. Germany, 105mm at Fort Lewis, Wa and 155mm SP in Butzbach, W. Germany.

Do you remember Freddy FADAC?

Thanks for your Service!

[PROCON]

Where’s Luvvy?

[PROCON]

Where’s Luvvy?

[PROCON]

Where’s Luvvy?

[PROCON]

Where’s Luvvy?

[combat_boots]

Well....

There really is, apparently, a red heifer in this world now.

For those interested.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

[luvie]

Runnin’ late. ;)

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!

[luvie]

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the
Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

Providence~O Come Angel Band.wma

Providence~Thomas's Song.wma

Providence~He Is Ever Over Me.wma

Providence~Lord Feed Your Children.wma

Providence~Amazing Grace.wma

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land.wma

HAVE A BLESSED LORD'S DAY!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ms Feather, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours...*hugs*

It took most of the day, but the sun finally came out. Pretty chilly tho, with the wind.

I put some cardboard on the threshold of the deck sliding door and my Mom and Reggie went out. It’s still pretty early, but she will be able to plant and water and take care of her petunias when it warms up. She said she only wants petunias this year.

Getting in was tricky...the lip is too high, so I’ll put a couple sheets of cardboard down for a base before she starts to come in.

Her squirrel came to the window for the first time in days.

[PROCON]

Evening Luvvy!

How'd the day go?

You know, now that I'm working at Albertsons, I see way too many "Dreamers", able-bodied young couples on food stamps, 90% of the ones I see are on it. Pisses me off. </rantoff>

Have a great weekend, sunny and about 80 here today.

[luvie]

Howdy, PRO! (((hugs)))

I'd be upset, too, if I saw that all the time. I like what Kansas has done!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Great links, mountainlion. God Bless the Doolittle Raiders.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Chainmail, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours. Thanks for adding more information.