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

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

*SALUTE*
Our nation has lost a true Patriot.
May God Welcome you home Brother and comfort your family.
Amen

[Lazamataz]

My wife is wondering what that twinkle in my eyes mean.

Your wife will miss that twinkle in your eyes.

We will miss that sparkle in your wit.

G-d rest you, Marine.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I'm still numb from hearing the news.
America has lost a true Patriot.
Our Brother has gone to serve in a Higher place.

[LTCJ]

You're not too old now, CHIEF. Serve well at your new post.

See you at the Rally Point, Marine.

Hurricane Six, Out.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"If the Army and the Navy ever looked on heaven's scene,
they would find the streets are guarded by United States MARINES!"

Our Brother has been called to serve again in a Higher command.

[PRND21]

Bump to the Top

[harpo11]

"I'm just glad that this old rusty tin can sailor can help protect our country again."

Bold American Patriot Warriors never grow old!

[SKempis]

God Bless and keep you, sir. We can only hope that somehow you may use your talents from where you are even more effectively, unrestricted by the limitations of men.

[Geezerette]

A sad bump for an American Hero!

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[Lewite]

The Army uniform stands for sissy generals who are appointed to be Secs of State because they could never be elected to or earn anything on their own merits. We need to kick a bunch of raghead sissy asses!!!! It is not the military's fault it has to take orders from liberal pukes (Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Clinton).

[harpo11]

Rest in Peace, CHIEF negotiater.
God called you up for your Marine Angel Wings.
God Bless you, your good family and friends.
My heartfelt prayers are with you.

[Billie]

I think I'm going to cry now - I didn't read this yesterday, and he's gone today.

[Scuttlebutt]

We have lost a warrior and patriot but I'm confident that he'll be up there guarding our six.

[JoeSixPack1]

Oh Tonkin, he was so full of life yesterday this is not easy.

He understood Life, and he understood death.
He's at ease now.

Semper Fi

[COB1]

Don't feel like your crying alone, Billie.
My eyes haven't been dry since early this morning.
I felt like I had been hit in the pit of my stomach by a Mack truck.

God, I'm going to miss him!

[Freedom Wins]

RIP there Chief...

[Angelwood]

God bless and rest in peace, CHIEF.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Bump to Heaven.

[Darlin']

and he will raise you up on eagle's wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of his hand.
-- On Eagle's Wings

Godspeed, CHIEF. Rest in Peace.

[AKA Elena]

You asked to volunteer, my friend -- and HE heard you!

I will miss you as we stood with very "similarly colored ink" for a long time here on FR!

God will care for your family -- please ask Him to allow you to look over FR, for us -- another soldier to His Front!