XtnYoda's lost a marine buddy... and has posted this as tribute:
He adds:
We went to high school together, Marine Boot Camp together, then lived together for a brief time before getting out, then around 8 months after getting out... helping keep each other alive in those post Nam days...
It was ultimately the agent orange that got him. He leaves behind an awesome wife and four sterling children/young adults.
I pray he also leaves behind a grateful nation.
He was valiant... in the muck of it for 13 months... decorated in battle... I'll write more later. I officiated at Danny's service... it was an honor.
The video is shared as an opening tribute. If you've never served you might have some difficulty understanding how the cadence call is inspirational to Marines... but... that's OK... it is.
We are indeed grateful Pastor.
Indeed.
Crossposted(*).
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Comments (7)
Pre Viet Nam USMC...no sing... (Below threshold)1. Posted by serfer62 | March 10, 2010 8:35 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Pre Viet Nam USMC...no singing, no musical cadence just numbers. The best was the thud of boots to call the cadence.
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To the Marines, SF now and when we meet again...
1. Posted by serfer62 | March 10, 2010 8:35 PM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on March 10, 2010 20:35
2. Posted by glenn | March 10, 2010 9:36 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
The first worst thing this country ever did was to establish the institutions of slavery and bonded servitude in the colonies.
The second worst thing we ever did was to shit on the Vietnam era vets. They did their best to keep the promises we made to the people of SE Asia. Our failure to do so cost 10 million people their lives.
2. Posted by glenn | March 10, 2010 9:36 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on March 10, 2010 21:36
3. Posted by GarandFan | March 10, 2010 9:48 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Semper Fi Marine.
3. Posted by GarandFan | March 10, 2010 9:48 PM |
Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on March 10, 2010 21:48
4. Posted by Justrand | March 10, 2010 9:52 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Semper Fi and God bless, Marine.
I did MANY a run with cadences just like that! 1971-1978...USMC and proud, though humbled by the sacrifices our Marines are making today.
Semper Fi!
4. Posted by Justrand | March 10, 2010 9:52 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on March 10, 2010 21:52
5. Posted by BlogDog | March 11, 2010 9:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Marine Corps. "Corps" not "Corp."
5. Posted by BlogDog | March 11, 2010 9:08 AM |
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Posted on March 11, 2010 09:08
6. Posted by olsoljer | March 11, 2010 10:07 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Corey H all over the media, and nothing about real Americans and fallen heros.
RIP Marine, your passing diminishes us all.
6. Posted by olsoljer | March 11, 2010 10:07 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on March 11, 2010 10:07
7. Posted by pvaughan | March 12, 2010 2:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The military, USMC in particular, hits very close to home for me. Two of my brothers have serve in the Corps during my lifetime. While it was never my calling, I completely understand what it means to them.
My younger brother spent twenty-two years in service. Half of my lifetime. During that time I met many Marines. And to a man, they are the same. Call them programmed or not - they serve the county. Without question.
There is no equivocation. No questioning. No doubt. Their only question is what is the mission. After that, consider it done.
We should all simply fall to our knees and pray for these brave souls who willingly provide the freedom that allows us to fall to our knees in gratitude.
Semper Fi, Corps!
-pvaughan
7. Posted by pvaughan | March 12, 2010 2:15 AM |
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Posted on March 12, 2010 02:15