[SandRat]

The General has been sent this link to this page, and will most likely read it just to see who says hello, so, lets all say hello!

And if he or a subordinate posts, ask them what he remembers about me kick-boxing. :) I was just a newbie at it all, he thought it was kind of comical, any port in a storm for entertainment when you are in the Arabian Sea for 53 days without liberty!

Let's all give this page a bump.

[radu]

AWESOME! Thank you, Race, for posting the General's words.
And thank you, General, (in case you peek in. :-) ) for allowing him to.

In the complex environment in which we operate, the Marines' generosity of spirit, their guardianship of their buddies, and their steadfastness in the face of adversity are the things that will ultimately build our families, our communities and our Nation into even greater examples of all that is good. The character of these fine young warriors is something to behold as I get to see each day. Yet I recognize that you don't get to see this reassuring presence and the best I can do is to try to articulate their strengths with these few awkward words.

"Awkward words"? I think not! These words make one's heart swell with pride for the men and women serving in our military.
Prayers continue for the safety of all.

Thanks again for this post, Race, and to you, SandRat, for the ping.

[xzins]

May the God of all Power grant our leaders and soldiers the courage, insight, resolve, and means to defeat the enemy in this low intensity warfare that is now taking place in Iraq. "'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' Says the Lord." (Zech 4:6)

Xzins
Chaplain (Ret) US Army

[MEG33]

Thank you for posting this wonderful letter.May God spread wings of protection over all our armed forces.

Thank you to all of you great men and women watching my back!We are so grateful for your service to our country!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

God bless our troops. Thank you for the ping. My family's support and admiration of the troops is unwavering. We know who we need to thank for our freedom, it is the fine people who make up our military, past present and future.

We will never forget them, ever.