Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps

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[Ed25]

1775-2011

[Diogenesis]

[Old Teufel Hunden]

Semper Fi my brothers and sisters!

[novemberslady]

Happy Birthday Marines and Thank You

[no-to-illegals]

Remembering all of our Heroes and Thanking God for each One ... Till the Last Shot's Fired ... Say a Prayer for Peace ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ6e4Og97eU

[30Moves]

Happy Birthday Marine Corps - Thank you for keeping us safe - thanks Dad, R.I.P.

[sodpoodle]

For all the heroes; received this email which says it all.

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?’

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

Author Unknown~

[oh8eleven]

Happy Birthday and Semper Fi ...

[no-to-illegals]

Every-time I read this poem, the tears flow. Thank You, and Thanks be to God for our Heroes! I truly believe God understands, and knew America should be free. All, who answered the call, have done for each of us, all they could to keep this land free. Bless them all, and Happy Birthday to our Devil Dogs! Love all of you!

[Paine in the Neck]

I had the great good fortune to have lunch at a little place in Liberty Hill, TX that was hosting the local Marine Corps League celebration. I’m USCG myself but I felt honored and humbled to be in the presence of those grizzled ol’ vets.

[ken5050]

Whatever happened with the two Marines who invited some Hollywood stars to attend their Birthday Balls?

[DocJ69]

Mike 3/7 Corpsman 1969-70 here son is Career Marine and his brother career LCDR. Happy Birthday Marines and thanks for getting me home back in 1969-70. I love you men!

[NTHockey]

Right back at you
Semper fi, do or die

[mrsloungitude]

Happy Birthday Marines.

[no-to-illegals]

USMC Tribute Devil Dogs ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqWWGND7Kc

[oh8eleven]

I haven’t got a clue.

[no-to-illegals]

Pleasure to see your post, DocJ69. God Bless You!

[Keith Brown]

Happy Birthday Gyrenes!!!!

[ExTxMarine]

Happy birthday to all my fellow Marines, young and old!

Keep your drive and spirit and always remember: SEMPER FI!!

[ComputerGuy]

Semper Fi