The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Suribachi Flag Raisings (2/23/1945) - Feb. 25th, 2004

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[SAMWolf]

a heart of steel and loyal to the end.

Sounds like our Samwise

[Valin]

So Why The Long Face?

Could it be that he knows George is waiting? :-)

[Victoria Delsoul]

:-)

[SAMWolf]

1982 Record speed for a snowmobile (239 kph)

I wonder what kind of engine he had it that thing

[Valin]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say a big one.

[SAMWolf]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say a big one.

[GATOR NAVY]

The memorial at the summit of Suribachi during the 50th anniversary commeration in 1995.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Gator Navy. Sure looks different doesn't it.

[PhilDragoo]

God Bless the Iwo Jima flag raisers.

Which would seem to include those who fought there, and those who died there.

I am inspired by one of the awards listed to nominate John Fifthcolumn Kerry for a posthumous Purple Heart, with all due speed.

Kerry has served as an enemy combatant for thirty-four years, and deserves no less an award.

It is impossible to read SAM's fine thread of these damn fine men and not be moved.

I want John Fifthcolumn Kerry
to drop and give me 58,000--right now!

Under new business, I propose a return to the forty-eight-star flag, deleting Massachusetts and Vermont, as their pledge contains the phrase, Under Baal.

The flag-raising again underlines the astonishing phenomenon of the American citizen soldier in World War II.

Millions filled the ranks to fight valiantly, never demonstrated, never slandered, never betrayed their nation.

They fought with a steady fire that hardened them, not with a fanaticism that blinded them.

They fought with a clear, unclouded vision of the loved ones they left behind, and the freedoms they looked forward to.

They sought no conquest or territory, no booty, no glory--just victory and peace.

And those few brave souls who raised that flag taught the world a lesson it cannot forget:

You can have no better friend and no worse enemy than a United States Marine.

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[SAMWolf]

Evening Phil Dragoo

I want John Fifthcolumn Kerry to drop and give me 58,000--right now!

John Kerry betrayed all those whose name is on the Wall, abandoned the POW's and MIA's, and dishonored the millions who served during the Viernam Era. I fear for my Country if he becomes President.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Darksheare]

LOL!
I was hoping it was merely a 'seasonal' disturbance by the Zippered one being in office during my term of service.

[gunnyswife]

I have been searching the net in reference to getting my fathers name recognized for his achievement on Iwo Jima and came across your reply. I was wondering if you could tell me if USF stands for Univ. of South Florida? I too am an alumni and was curious. Thank you for any help.