[FreeperinRATcage]

L.T. Smash is a reserve officer in the United States Military who has been recalled to active duty and deployed overseas in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. This website is an online journal of his adventures. It is meant primarily for the use of his family and friends, but all are welcome to visit.

[tuckrdout]

From the Halls of Montezuma (The Marine's Hymn)

From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli
We fight our country's battles in the air on land and sea
First to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun
We have fought in every clime and place where we could take a gun
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes
you will always find us on the job, The United States Marines

Here's health to you and to our Corps which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life, and never lost our nerve
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes
They will find the streets are guarded by The United States Marines

[Proud of the heroes]

The young men are obviously found in the United States of America. I read articles like this and hear heroic tales like that of the rescue of the POW, Jessica Lynch, and it makes me so proud of all of the men and women who are risking their lives fighting for the freedom of an oppressed people. I am a Canadian. Unfortunately we are not assisting in this cause, but this does not mean that some of us cannot be proud of all of those who are serving their country. You are all amazing people.

[nicmarlo]

"Where do they get young men like this?!"

I thank God for our Country, for the many, many good and kind people living here, and for those brave men and women who are our soldiers, fighting for our freedom and protection. God bless our military!

[Gungadeen]

"If the GERMANS and the FRENCHMEN ever look on BAGHDAD's scenes,

They will find the streets are guarded by the United States Marines."

God Bless America and God Bless the United States Marine Corps!

Semper Fi,
Bill Smith
Former Sergeant of Marines

[rarowlet1]

You don't "get" young men like this, you "make" young men like this. This is why Marine boot camp is about transformation from an identity of self to one of being a Marine. It's where you learn the meaning of "Esprit de Corps" and "Semper Fidelis". It's why we're proud to be called "Marine".

[mdmathis6]

I think the training standards and techniques that the Marines use should be extended to all branches of the Military....not that each branch's military focus should change. I'm talking about the military ethos of the Marines. Instead of the "the few, the proud...", it should become the "The Many, the Proud, the US Military!

[rundy]

It would be nice to think that Martin Savidge was asking a rhetorical question. Unfortunately, I don't think he was. He, like most of the left-wing media elite, doesn't have a clue!

They are not at all in touch with what it means to be an American, and that the majority of American families raise children, men and women, just like these. Almost all Americans, and I'd like to think All military personnel, are similarly concerned about others.

Like another post indicated...this type of young man is Made In the USA.

When I heard Rush read the story on his program today, I teared up big time. I could not be more proud. I am just thankful that the original story was broadcast on CNN so that it went right to the heart of the anti-American crowd.

[fuzzy122]

Rush talked about this today.
Here's a link to the audio from Rush's site.

He starts out talking about Jessica Lynch

MEGA-

Stay Strong
Fuzzy

[<1/1,000,000th%]

God sends them when we don't screw up too much.

[clamboat]

Doesn't anyone find it the least bit disturbing that someone who made up this story had to decide to intentionally LIE in order to make the US Marines seem somehow better? I guess whoever made up this lie about Martin Savidge interviewing these Marines felt that the Marines just were not measuring up, and it fell on this anonymous liar to make up a story to correct the situation.

Numerous people have written that even if the story is a lie, it should be true, so it should be spread far and wide. Even the original source, Lt Smash, says his web site will still spread the lie with a small disclaimer.

Sheez, the US Marines are heroic enough without having to lie about them. To propagate the lie only diminishes their real heroics. The Marines can take the truth - they don't need some two-bit BS artist to make up their heroics.

[NotGullible]

The story about Martin Savidge interviewing the marines while he is embedded with the 7th marines, 1st battalion is a heart-wrenching work of FICTION. This can easily be verified by anyone with the sense to contact CNN. I think it is sad and a bit sick to make up stories when there are plenty of factual tales of heroics and bravery to be told. Shame on you all for perpetuating this sort of....stuff.