I suspect the sound of blood pounding in this kid's ears, nearly drowns out the sound of that horribly wonderful 30mm sword....
When death is that close, the proof of life within your own body is overwhelming....
These kids are having one hell of a fight...and each day and each fight they are seeing evidence of the righteousness of their efforts and sacrifices....
I would give up 10 years of my life, to be 40 years younger and there at this time.....
Rarely has man had such an opportunity to destroy true evil.....
God keep them....
Semper Fi
Amen brother!
I heard one old veteran on talk radio say that he wanted the message to get to our troops that "you have our front, and we have your back!"
There may be a place for us, at the blood bank, the V.A. hospital, or the support the troops rally.
I am so grateful to live in San Diego, where I can thank young Marines in person every day.
I hope when they come home they where distinctive campaign souvenier hats or shirts, so we can recognize them on leave and thank them personally.