Marines in Iraq: A 9/11 Tribute

Just doin' my part, sharing this with Sgt. Jobe's countrymen. God Bless Baker Company.

1 posted on 09/12/2003 4:49:24 PM PDT by Timeout

2 posted on 09/12/2003 4:50:41 PM PDT by TomGuy

One more bump for the evening shift!

Semper Fi!

alfa6 ;>}

3 posted on 09/12/2003 4:55:14 PM PDT by alfa6 (GNY Highway's Rules: Improvise; Adapt; Overcome)

I say BULLY to Baker Company...Well done men.

4 posted on 09/12/2003 4:56:40 PM PDT by TUX

Very Nice. Thank you for posting this.

5 posted on 09/12/2003 4:56:58 PM PDT by Imperialist

I wish we had Sgt. Jobe's email. I'd let him know how thanksful we are for what they're doing. Maybe I'll write the blogger and see if he'd pass some notes along.

6 posted on 09/12/2003 5:01:17 PM PDT by Timeout

The Few, the Proud, the Marines.

7 posted on 09/12/2003 5:03:35 PM PDT by agincourt1415 (USAFE VET)

Beautiful tribute, thank you for sharing that with us. I hope they know that WE remember as well.

8 posted on 09/12/2003 5:07:48 PM PDT by McGavin999

9-11 thanks to Bush for having the manhood to let it roll.

We have not forgotten, nor will we.

9 posted on 09/12/2003 5:17:39 PM PDT by alrea

They are good!!!!!!!!!

10 posted on 09/12/2003 5:22:09 PM PDT by b4its2late (When you do a good deed, get a receipt in case heaven is like the IRS.)

Semper Fidelis! MARINES!

Always faithful..............now the world can see
what we have always known.

Never forget, WE remember.

tet68

11 posted on 09/12/2003 5:25:34 PM PDT by tet68

12 posted on 09/12/2003 5:27:40 PM PDT by manna

13 posted on 09/12/2003 5:28:53 PM PDT by wimpycat (Down with Kooks and Kookery!)

To: Timeout; All

I don't know if this is an actual account or not, but if it isn't it dang sure ought to be. I got this in an email from my brother who was a Marine in Vietnam.

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I sat in my seat of the Boeing 767 waiting for everyone to hurry and stow their carry-ons and grab a seat so we could start what I was sure to be a long uneventful flight home. With the huge capacity and slow moving people taking their time to stuff luggage far too big for the overhead and never paying much attention to holding up the growing line behind them, I simply shook my head knowing that this flight was not starting out very well.

I was anxious to get home to see my loved ones so I was focused on "my" issues, and just felt like standing up and yelling for some of these clowns to get their act together. I knew I couldn't say a word so I just thumbed thru the "Sky Mall" magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. You know it's really getting rough when you resort to the over priced, useless sky mall crap to break the monotony. With everyone finally seated, we just sat there with the cabin door open and no one in any hurry to get us going although we were well past the scheduled take off time. No wonder the airline industry is in trouble I told myself.

Just then, the attendant came on the intercom to inform us all that we were being delayed. The entire plane let out a collective groan. She resumed speaking to say "We are holding the aircraft for some very special people who are on their way to the plane and the delay shouldn't be more than 5 minutes. The word came after waiting six times as long as we were promised that "I" was finally going to be on my way home. Why the hoopla over "these" folks? I was expecting some celebrity or sport figure to be the reason for the hold up.........Just get their butts in a seat and let s hit the gas I thought.

The attendant came back on the speaker to announce in a loud and excited voice that several United States Marines returning home from Iraq were joining us!!! Just as they walked on board, the entire plane erupted into applause. The men were a bit taken by surprise by the 340 people cheering for them as they searched for their seats. They were having their hands shook and touched by almost everyone who was within an arm's distance of them as they passed down the aisle. One elderly woman kissed the hand of one of the Marines as he passed by her. The applause, whistles and cheering didn't stop for a long time.

When we were finally airborne, "I" was not the only civilian checking his conscience as to the delays in "me" getting home, finding my easy chair, a cold beverage and the remote in my hand.

These men had done for all of us and I had been complaining silently about "me" and "my" issues. I attempted to get my selfish outlook back in order and minutes before we landed I suggested to the attendant that she announce over the speaker a request for everyone to remain in their seats until our hero's were allowed to gather their things and be first off the plane. The cheers and applause continued until the last Marine stepped off and we all rose to go about our too often taken for granted everyday freedoms.........

I felt it an honor and a privilege to be among the first to welcome them home and say Thank You for a job well done. I can't say it enough, THANK YOU to those Veterans and active servicemen and women who may read this and a prayer for those who cannot because they are no longer with us. GOD BLESS AMERICA! WELCOME HOME!

This is a ribbon for soldiers fighting in Iraq. Pass it on to everyone and pray.

14 posted on 09/12/2003 5:42:20 PM PDT by el_texicano

It's interesting to note,that the troops who are actually putting their lives on the line,have not forgotten 9/11. While the Democrats, from the safety of their cushy DC offices, have total amnesia about 9/11.Especially Venom In A Pantsuit-Hillary Clinton, who was the epitome of cold blooded crassness , during yesterday's 9/11 ceremonies.

15 posted on 09/12/2003 7:01:13 PM PDT by Wild Irish Rogue

To: Wild Irish Rogue; alrea

I think it was Rush a few days ago who said that one would have to be embarrassed to claim that he or she was a Democrat after having witnessed the recent debates put on by the Democrat candidates. Their comments during the debates have been truly off the mark and really bizarre at times. What really disturbs me even more, however, is their TOTAL lack of respect for President Bush during this time of war. I have not heard (when I can stomach to watch) anyone of them address him as "PRESIDENT BUSH" or even "THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF". I have cautioned as of late my seventeen year old son that anytime he refers to our president that he should refer to him as "THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT BUSH, OR THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF". This may seem petty to some but I'd like ALL FREEPERS to do the same. It sets a standard; one does not have to like the man but all Americans should at least respect the Office. I am sure President Bush does.

16 posted on 09/12/2003 8:18:51 PM PDT by Joe Marine 76 ("We few....We proud few....We Band of Brothers")

18 posted on 09/12/2003 8:35:36 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod

Thanks for that!
I'm sending it off to MY Marine Hubby in Kuwait!

Semper Fi~

19 posted on 09/28/2003 1:48:45 PM PDT by M0sby (Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)

Salute from the Army here!!!!!

20 posted on 09/28/2003 1:51:08 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Next Friday, October 3, is the 10th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu. Never Forget.)

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