William Hardy
12-19-09, 07:40 AM
In case this e-mail doesn't get to your mailbox..
THIS IS WHY I AM A MARINE. THE MORE I SEE OF THIS LIFE THE MORE CERTAIN I BECOME THAT BEING A MARINE IS THE HIGHEST HONOR ANY AMERICAN CAN CLAIM.
God Bless Our Military Personnel!
..........................
I like the fact that if you are a self-declared enemy of America ,
Running into a Marine outfit in combat is your worst nightmare...
And that your health record is either about to get a lot thicker, or be closed out entirely.
I like the fact that Marines are steadfast and consistent in everything they
Do... Regardless of whether you agree with them or not.
I like the fact that Marines view the term 'politically correct' with
Nothing but pure disdain.
I like the fact that Marines stand tall and rigid in their actions, thoughts,
And deeds when others bend with the direction of the wind and are as confused as
A dog looking at a ceiling fan.
I like the fact that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of
The Corps as his personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.
I like the fact that most civilians don't have a clue what makes us tick.
And that's not a bad thing. Because if they did, it would probably scare the
Hell out of them.
I like the fact that others say they want to be like us, but don't have
What it takes in the Pain-Gain-Pride department to make it happen.
I like the fact that the Marines came into being in a bar, named Tun Tavern. And
That Marines still gather in pubs, bars and slop chutes to share sea stories and
Hot scoop.
I like the fact that Marines do not consider it a coincidence that there are
24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case.. Because Marines know there is a reason
For everything that happens.
I like our motto... SEMPER FIDELIS, And the fact that we don't shed it
When the going gets tough, the battlefield gets deadly or when we hang up our
Uniform for the last time.
I like the fact that Marines take care of each other... In combat and time of
Peace.
I like the fact that Marines know the difference between 'Chicken
Salad' and 'Chicken ****' and aren't afraid to call either for
What it is.
I like the fact that the people of America hold Marines in the highest esteem
And that they know that they can count on us to locate, close with, and destroy
Those who would harm them.
I like the fact that people think we are cocky.... Yet we know that we have
Confidence in everything we do and the fact that they don't know the taste
Of that makes them look at us as if we are arrogant.
I like that fact that we know the taste of freedom and would give our very
Lives for it. And that it is a taste the protected will ever know.
I like the fact that Ronald Reagan said... 'Some people spend an entire
Lifetime wondering if they made a difference... Marines don't have that
Problem!'
I like the fact that we are brothers to the end.... And that no matter what
Happens in life, we know that we have one another's 'six'.
I like the fact that an elected member of congress felt compelled to
Publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being 'radical and extreme'. And I
Also like the fact that our Commandant informed that member of congress that she
Was absolutely correct and that he passed on his thanks for the
Compliment.
I like the fact that Marine leaders - of every rank - know that issuing every
Man and woman a black beret - or polka-dotted boxer shorts for that matter -
Does absolutely nothing to promote morale, fighting spirit or combat
Effectiveness.
I like the fact that
Marines are Marines first... Regardless of age, race,
Creed, color, sex, and national origin, or how long they served, their former
Rank, or what goals they achieve in life.
I like
Marines...and I love the fact that I am humbled to walk among the ranks
Of other
Marines.
I like the fact that you always know where you stand with a Marine. With
Marines, there is no middle ground or gray area. There are only Missions,
Objectives and Facts.
In closing...if you aren't a Marine, the next best thing is to have a
Marine for a husband, wife, and father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, best friend, or friend.
SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI
(Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever)
:usmc:
THIS IS WHY I AM A MARINE. THE MORE I SEE OF THIS LIFE THE MORE CERTAIN I BECOME THAT BEING A MARINE IS THE HIGHEST HONOR ANY AMERICAN CAN CLAIM.
God Bless Our Military Personnel!
..........................
I like the fact that if you are a self-declared enemy of America ,
Running into a Marine outfit in combat is your worst nightmare...
And that your health record is either about to get a lot thicker, or be closed out entirely.
I like the fact that Marines are steadfast and consistent in everything they
Do... Regardless of whether you agree with them or not.
I like the fact that Marines view the term 'politically correct' with
Nothing but pure disdain.
I like the fact that Marines stand tall and rigid in their actions, thoughts,
And deeds when others bend with the direction of the wind and are as confused as
A dog looking at a ceiling fan.
I like the fact that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of
The Corps as his personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.
I like the fact that most civilians don't have a clue what makes us tick.
And that's not a bad thing. Because if they did, it would probably scare the
Hell out of them.
I like the fact that others say they want to be like us, but don't have
What it takes in the Pain-Gain-Pride department to make it happen.
I like the fact that the Marines came into being in a bar, named Tun Tavern. And
That Marines still gather in pubs, bars and slop chutes to share sea stories and
Hot scoop.
I like the fact that Marines do not consider it a coincidence that there are
24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case.. Because Marines know there is a reason
For everything that happens.
I like our motto... SEMPER FIDELIS, And the fact that we don't shed it
When the going gets tough, the battlefield gets deadly or when we hang up our
Uniform for the last time.
I like the fact that Marines take care of each other... In combat and time of
Peace.
I like the fact that Marines know the difference between 'Chicken
Salad' and 'Chicken ****' and aren't afraid to call either for
What it is.
I like the fact that the people of America hold Marines in the highest esteem
And that they know that they can count on us to locate, close with, and destroy
Those who would harm them.
I like the fact that people think we are cocky.... Yet we know that we have
Confidence in everything we do and the fact that they don't know the taste
Of that makes them look at us as if we are arrogant.
I like that fact that we know the taste of freedom and would give our very
Lives for it. And that it is a taste the protected will ever know.
I like the fact that Ronald Reagan said... 'Some people spend an entire
Lifetime wondering if they made a difference... Marines don't have that
Problem!'
I like the fact that we are brothers to the end.... And that no matter what
Happens in life, we know that we have one another's 'six'.
I like the fact that an elected member of congress felt compelled to
Publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being 'radical and extreme'. And I
Also like the fact that our Commandant informed that member of congress that she
Was absolutely correct and that he passed on his thanks for the
Compliment.
I like the fact that Marine leaders - of every rank - know that issuing every
Man and woman a black beret - or polka-dotted boxer shorts for that matter -
Does absolutely nothing to promote morale, fighting spirit or combat
Effectiveness.
I like the fact that
Marines are Marines first... Regardless of age, race,
Creed, color, sex, and national origin, or how long they served, their former
Rank, or what goals they achieve in life.
I like
Marines...and I love the fact that I am humbled to walk among the ranks
Of other
Marines.
I like the fact that you always know where you stand with a Marine. With
Marines, there is no middle ground or gray area. There are only Missions,
Objectives and Facts.
In closing...if you aren't a Marine, the next best thing is to have a
Marine for a husband, wife, and father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, best friend, or friend.
SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI
(Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever)
:usmc: