The Holy Grail of the Marine

[thedrifter]

The Holy Grail of the Marine <br />
<br />
Unknown Author <br />
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The young Marine was weary <br />
And he sought a little rest. <br />
With his helmet for a pillow <br />
And his rifle on his chest. <br />
He had seen the gunships fire....

[greybeard]

Either everyone has already read this elsewhere, or they are all still trying to get the lump out of their throat and their hair to lie down on the back of their neck. One of the best tributes I've ever read.

Every Marine A Rifleman

[DSchmitke]

Yes one of the best tributes.