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    Todays Moto

    I was reading through some old Leatherneck magazines tonight and thought this would give you pups some moto.

    Jim



    Once A Marine

    Once an old Marine was walking
    Down life's long and winding road
    When on the trail before him, A mighty cloud arose.
    It was Terror, Wrath and Genocide
    Out to make their rounds,
    Tearing up the countryside
    And pillaging the grounds.

    Then they checked up toe to toe
    With the lone Marine.
    They said "You're looking weary, Boy,
    And just a little lean.
    You know we're in hurry,
    So you'd better step aside,
    And if you know what's good for you
    You'll find a place to hide."

    Well, the old salt never uttered a solitary word,
    But slowly drew his K-Bar
    As he mustered up the nerve.
    Then he said, "You aint passing here -
    Not while Im on watch.
    But if your feeling lucky,
    Lets crank this up another notch."

    And when it all was over
    The carnage was a sight;
    Seems Terror, Wrath and Genocide
    Had lost the will to fight.
    So dont you be discouraged
    And dont give in to fright
    "Cause there's "Always a Marine" watching
    And ready for the fight.


    By Jackie R. Duncan


    Last edited by jinelson; 02-06-07 at 09:44 PM.

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    Thank you sir, I find that very inspiational. If you or anyone else finds some please post them.


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    I can and will do that Hectic and I will post em to this thread.

    Jim



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    Great poem SSGT!!!


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    Here's one...

    You can keep your Army khaki,
    You can keep your Navy blue,
    I have the World's best fighting man,
    To introduce to you
    His uniform is different,
    The best you've ever seen,
    The Germans called him "Devil Dog"
    His real name is "Marine."
    He was born on Parris Island,
    The place where God forgot.
    The sand is eighteen inches deep,
    The sun is blazing hot.
    He gets up every morning,
    Before the rising sun.
    He'll run a hundred miles and more,
    Before the day is done.
    He's deadly with a rifle,
    A bayonet made of steel.
    He took the Warrior's calling card,
    He's mastered how to kill.
    And when he gets to Heaven,
    St. Peter he will tell,
    One more Marine reporting, sir,
    I've spent my time in Hell.
    So listen, all you young girls,
    To what I have to say;
    Go find yourself a young Marine,
    To love you everyday.
    He'll hug you and he'll kiss you,
    And treat you like a queen,
    There is no better Fighting Man,
    The United States Marine

    Now that to me is moto


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    Here's a website...pretty much history and facts about the Corps...
    http://www.usmcpress.com/heritage/usmc_terms.htm


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    Jim- I also look forward to seeing more. And I enjoyed what I have seen so far.


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    very motivating.


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    Today I searched and found a poem that I felt said a lot about who we are and was worthy of sharing with those who will soon attempt to carry the torch as a Marine. Its written by a Marine so I did a quick search to give you some more information on the Marine that wrote such an outstanding poem. I was deeply saddened to learn that he was killed in action last year in the war. This made his words so extremely emotional to me that I hesitated to share them with you for a moment. But he would have wanted me to share them otherwise he wouldnt have left them behind. I am also posting the link to the site that I got when I researched his name.

    Jim


    http://www.iraqwarheroes.com/plouhar.htm




    This Is Who I Am
    -SSgt. Raymond Plouhar USMC-

    This is me this is who I am
    I am a Marine to the very end
    I live by the motto that is Semper Fi

    I come to countries in far off lands
    To fight for freedom for which most are to scared to stand

    Do not judge me for what I do
    For what I do I do for you

    I will kill for those who cannot kill
    I will die for those to scared to

    I will leave my loved ones, my kids, my wife
    I will leave them all behind to give you a better life

    I have seen and done things that will haunt my dreams
    I have given up many things for you to be free

    Do not feel pity for me, for this is my choice
    I chose this life so people like you can have a voice

    I will die on my feet, I will not live on my knees
    I will do this so America can stay free

    This is me this is who I am
    I am a Marine to the very end



    Rest in peace brother and and thank you for leaving your words behind for us.

    Semper Fi Staff Sergeant Plouhar

    Jim







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    Quote Originally Posted by jinelson
    Today I searched and found a poem that I felt said a lot about who we are and was worthy of sharing with those who will soon attempt to carry the torch as a Marine. Its written by a Marine so I did a quick search to give you some more information on the Marine that wrote such an outstanding poem. I was deeply saddened to learn that he was killed in action last year in the war. This made his words so extremely emotional to me that I hesitated to share them with you for a moment. But he would have wanted me to share them otherwise he wouldnt have left them behind. I am also posting the link to the site that I got when I researched his name.

    Jim




    This Is Who I Am
    -SSgt. Raymond Plouhar USMC-


    This is me this is who I am

    I am a Marine to the very end
    I live by the motto that is Semper Fi

    I come to countries in far off lands
    To fight for freedom for which most are to scared to stand

    Do not judge me for what I do
    For what I do I do for you

    I will kill for those who cannot kill
    I will die for those to scared to

    I will leave my loved ones, my kids, my wife
    I will leave them all behind to give you a better life

    I have seen and done things that will haunt my dreams
    I have given up many things for you to be free

    Do not feel pity for me, for this is my choice
    I chose this life so people like you can have a voice

    I will die on my feet, I will not live on my knees
    I will do this so America can stay free

    This is me this is who I am
    I am a Marine to the very end



    Rest in peace brother and and thank you for leaving your words behind for us.

    Semper Fi Staff Sergeant Plouhar

    Jim





    That's just amazing.
    Great moto, gives me chills.

    Last edited by jinelson; 05-01-07 at 07:06 AM.

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    This is great moto. Some of those even sent chills down my spin. Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Here's one I found not long ago and saved.


    I was just a private with a rifle in my hand
    Along with fellow Marines, we go to make our stand
    The plane ride took forever as the tension filled the air
    To a place called Vietnam, our country sent us there.

    I've been on base, we're packing up our ammo and some knifes
    Heading out into the foreign fields where we could lose our lives
    The jungle all around us, we're crawling on the ground
    The enemy is very near, and the sun is going down

    That night was just the first of many, the death roll moving on
    The men I fought with side by side was also someone's son
    Time just kept going by, everyday slower than the other
    I yearned to see the smiling face of my dear old mother

    The blood shed and the smell of death from villages we would roam
    Hoping that we were closer to the day we're going home
    Two years in Vietnam had come to pass when it finally caught up with me
    I saved a soldiers life by taking out my knee

    They flew me back to the U.S.A. I was going home at last
    In a wheelchair with half a leg that was wrapped up in a cast
    But what was waiting for me when I got home made me sick as I could be
    People were protesting against this war. Is this reality?

    I watched my fellow Marines die with honor and valor, in a country far away
    For the rights of your freedom, their lives they had to pay
    Words like liberty and honor you'll never understand
    We provided you these privileges with our rifle in our hand

    Semper Fi! Dedicated to all the Vietnam Vets.


    http://www.grunt.com/scuttlebutt/cor...oems/rifle.asp


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    A Marines Poem

    There is a story,
    that I love to tell,
    of thirteen weeks of misery,
    thirteen weeks of hell,
    I was living in the city,
    working everyday,
    Until one day a man in blue,
    happend to cross my way,
    I signed my name,
    upon the dotted line,
    Packed all my trash,
    got on the plane,
    Off to serve my time.

    They sent me to an Island,
    Where they made Marines,
    They say a thousand boys may come,
    But only men may leave,
    They issued all my gear,
    Combat boots and skivy shirts,
    In a few short hours,
    They had me in the dirt,
    My Drill Instructor,
    Trained me rough and hard,
    He taught me how to fight,
    He taught me how to march.

    In three short months,
    As long as it had seemed,
    I finally had earned,
    The Title of Marine,
    How well I remember,
    Graduation Day,
    As I left I swore,
    I wouldn't be back this way,
    I went to my Drill Instructors,
    And gave them my hand,
    They made this boy a Man.

    I served my time proudly,
    Out in the FMF,
    But back at Parris Island,
    There was something I felt I left,
    So I'm back a second time,
    A smokey in my hand,
    Training U.S. Marine Recruits,
    The vary best I can,
    I found out what I lost,
    In the very end,
    The making of Marines,
    Down Where It All Began.


    Author unknown


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    Thanks to all for the moto. I look forward to it everyday.

    Self thrashing will commence in five seconds.....


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    If I ever go to war Mom, Please don't be afraid.
    There are some things I must do, To keep the promise that I made.
    I'm sure there will be some heartache, And I know that you'll cry tears,
    But your son is a Marine now, Mom, There is nothing you should fear.

    If I ever go to war Dad, I know that you'll be strong.
    But you won't have to worry, Cause you taught me right from wrong.
    You kept me firmly on the ground, yet still taught me how to fly.
    Your son is a Marine now Dad, I love you OORAAH, Even if I die.

    If I ever go to war Bro, There are some things I want to say.
    You've always had my back, and I know it's my time to repay.
    You'll always be my daybreak, through all of life's dark clouds,
    Your brother is a Marine now, Bro, I promise I'll make you proud.

    If I ever go to war Sis, don't you worry bout me,
    I always looked out for you, but I can't do that anymore,
    Cause I'm a big bro to all in America.
    I love you so much and you know that, Your brother is a Marine now Sis,
    So wipe your eyes, I'll be fine even if I die.

    If I ever go to war my Friends, We'll never be apart,
    Though we may not meet again, I'll hold you in my heart.
    Remember all the times we had, Don't let your memories cease,
    Your friend is a Marine now, Dear Friend, And I'll die to bring you peace.

    And when I go to heaven, And see that pearly gate,
    I'll gladly decline entrance, Then stand my post and wait.
    I'm sorry Sir I can't come in, I'm sort of in a bind,
    You see I'm still a Marine Sir, So I can't leave them behind


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    UNITED STATES MARINES

    By David M. BilyeuGySgt, USMC, Retired


    Once upon a time,
    a very long time ago.
    A group of men together,
    formed the Eagle, Anchor and Globe.

    Throughout twenty-three decades,
    we've been put through every test.
    And with each and every encounter;
    We've proved we were the best.

    Whether it be a youngster,
    just brand new in the Corps.
    Or one of the survivors,
    when we had fought World Wars.

    You can tell that we're the best,
    with each and every stride.
    Cause no matter what we do,
    you can always see our pride.

    There are no others like us;
    and it is plainly seen.
    Just why they always call;
    Upon the United States Marines.

    "Semper Fidelis"



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