Sorry Marine -- You're Too Old

Smoke Signal (Vanity) Times | 10-3-01 | CHIEF negotiator

[CHIEF negotiator]

The nerve of that Marine Corps recruiter telling me I'll too old to re-up!

I said,

"But I'm a 2nd Force Recon Scout Sniper that can still pic-a-tic off a gnat's ass @ 1K meters, in a snow storm! We lay-in-wait, and over the last 30 years I've had a lot of experience. Snipers only need to be able to "snoop & poop" and carry a 50 caliber. We don't have to do 50 squat thrusts before lights out, or hump 20 miles in full pack before sunrise! Put me up against your best 20 year old. It takes a lot to get a snipers heartrate up, 'cause we've been trained to "relax" if you want "one shot -- one kill", and I invented "relax".

I'll die my hair to cover the gray, get lippo-suction and a face-lift, if you can push this paperwork through, Sergeant."

He didn't go for it. Should I lie about my age?

MARINES

THE PRESIDENT'S OWN

[Have Ruck - Will Travel]

Allright, admit it... Who (else) has either started a new PT program or upped their PT schedule since 9-11 "just in case"?

Ruck

[JoeSixPack1]

BTTT - - - Get some !

[Teacup]

Quit making me cry! You sweety you.

BTW, our 9 year old grandson, asked my daughter if he was too young to become a Marine. He told her, "Mommy, I have been thinking about what happened, and I have come to this conclusion. I am ready to go fight Bin Ladin,die and for country if I have too."
I called him that night, and told him he was to young and that he should'nt worry about Bin Ladin yet.

[BornOnTheFourth]

Prepare major bandwith!

If we're preparing for photos of Marines in their dress uniforms, I'll be here on my T-1 waiting with baited breath...sigh...

[Loopy]

Bye CHIEF. May you rest in peace. :(

[Neets]

Rest in Peace Dear Friend.

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

RIP Chief. Very sorry to hear of your passing. You will not be forgotten. Semper Fi, Marine.

Sincere condolences to your family,
Callahan

[chuck allen]

Good work Harry. Godspeed Chief!

[Poohbah]

Even better: one regimental time-on-target, one brigade shredded (for the cannon-cockers) and one air group Rockeye pass, one Highway of Death (for the Air Wing). OOH-RAH!

[lowbridge]

RIP

God be with you.

[Ispy4u]

Please read this thread and take action to help our troops Call your Congressional representative

[Ispy4u]

I just read the thread about CHIEF Negotiator's passing.

I'm sorry to intrude on this thread, I meant no disrespect.

My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.

You will be missed.

[Squantos]

Damn, God needed a Marine and a great American, and Texan. I know Herb is still doing more than asked of him even in Heaven..... Sad day,This "Man" was trying to defend his country to the very end.

Stay Safe Harry.......

[prognostigaator]

From the Halls of Montezuma.....
To the shores of Tripoli...

A salute to one jarhead from an old jarhead....

[CheneyChick]

CHIEF negotiator

member since January 21st, 1998 and Faithful to the End

RIP, and thank you for your service.

Regards, CC

[Peace4EarthNow]

We lost a great man who truly loved his country.

RIP, CHIEF negotiator. You will be missed. My prayers are with you & your family.

:`(

[harpseal]

Herb was a good an honorable man. I am incredibly saddened by this news. May he rest in peace.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

[Dog]

Good Bye Chief..

Never to be forgotten.

[SERE_DOC]

"So true... and never EVER tell them that they are part of the navy..."

But it's true they are a department of the Navy.............

The Mens Department!

God's speed CHIEF negotiator Great Warrior!