The Marines at Iwo were much greater men than me. On the otherhand, I am proud to wear the title of United States Marine.
Semper Fidelis is not simply a phrase we all know. It's like the Marine in Viet Nam who was interviewed by a reporter after crawling through terrible fire to retrieve the body of a fellow Marine. When aske why he would do it, his answer was, "because he's a Marine."
"But why through all that for a dead man?"
"He's a Marine. I'll take care of him."
Always means always. God, Corps, and country. In that order.
P.S. Any reason is good enough. Don the kilts.
Last edited by thescot; 22nd February 07 at 08:13 PM.
Reason: P. S. Added.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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