FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ GENERAL CHARLES KRULAK SPEECH ~ 05 August 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

GENERAL CHARLES C KRULAK SPEECH

The word integrity itself is a martial word that comes to us from an ancient Roman army tradition. During the time of the 12 Caesars, the Roman army would conduct morning inspections. As the inspecting centurion would come in front of each legionnaire, the soldier would strike with his right fist the armor breastplate that covered his heart. The armor had to be strongest there in order to protect the heart from the sword thrusts and from arrow strikes. As the soldier struck his armor, he would shout "integritas", (in-teg-ri-tys) which in Latin means material wholeness, completeness, and entirety. The inspecting centurion would listen closely for this affirmation and also for the ring that well kept armor would give off. Satisfied that the armor was sound and that the soldier beneath it was protected, he would then move on to the next man.

At about the same time, the praetorians or imperial bodyguard were ascending into power and influence. Drawn from the best "politically correct" soldiers of the legions, they received the finest equipment and armor. They no longer had to shout "integritas" to signify that their armor was sound. Instead, as they struck their breastplate, they would shout "Hail Caesar", to signify that their heart belonged to the imperial personage...not to their unit...not to an institution...not to a code of ideals. They armored themselves to serve the cause of a single man.

A century passed and the rift between the legion and the imperial bodyguard and its excesses grew larger. To signify the difference between the two organizations, the legionnaire, upon striking his armor, would no longer shout "integritas", but instead would shout "integer" (in-te-ger). Integer means undiminished...complete...perfect. It not only indicated that the armor was sound, it also indicated that the soldier wearing the armor was sound of character...he was complete in his integrity...his heart was in the right place...his standards and morals were high...he was not associated with the immoral conduct that was rapidly becoming the signature of the praetorian guards. The armor of integrity continued to serve the legion well. For over four centuries they held the line against the marauding Goths and vandals. But by 383 AD, the social decline that infected the republic and the praetorian guard had its effects upon the legion.

As a 4th century Roman General wrote, "When, because of negligence and laziness, parade ground drills were abandoned, the customary armor began to feel heavy since the soldiers rarely, if ever, wore it. Therefore, they first asked the emperor to set aside the breastplates and mail and then the helmets, so our soldiers fought the Goths without any protection for the heart and head and were often beaten by archers. Although there were many disasters, which lead to the loss of great cities, no one tried to restore the armor to the infantry. They took their armor off, and when the armor came off...so too came their integrity." It was only a matter of a few years until the legion rotted from within and was unable to hold the frontiers...the barbarians were at the gates.

INTEGRITY...it is a combination of the words "integritas" (in-teg-ri-tas) and "integer" (in-te-ger). It refers to the putting on of armor, of building a completeness...a wholeness. A wholeness in character.

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Another Blue day?

We were in the mid 70s, hot, but the sun never came out. The sky looks like rain, but......

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, HiTech, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[SkyDancer]

Oooyeah!!!!!

[luvie]

Nope. Haven’t been able to pet him unless I sneak upon him while he’s eating. He and two of the blacks never showed up today. Grey and one black and Li’l Bit were the only ones. Oh...and Ghost.

[wastedyears]

Hai and (((HUGS))) - I’m enjoying my new computer, it’s just like, WOW!!!

Hey Janey, I'm always interested in computers. What's your new machine?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[radu]

It’s too bad it’s so hot. The thing to do is sit there with the food dish next to your feet to get them used to being close to you. Rotten luck that the heat has been so horrendous this summer.

Hmmmm, three no-shows. That ratchets up the fret factor a bit, doesn’t it? I hope they show up tonight or in the morning.

[mylife]

gnight gang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFhDpL3LHc

[mylife]

We’d go to the movies all. day and watch the same film all day sipping iced tea...

then it’s off too Fosters Freeze... A 20 lb block of ice in front of the box fan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFhDpL3LHc

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope you had a terrific museum day.

70s here and no sun all day. Now it’s 8:15pm and the sun is just trying to peek out. Maybe some rain tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Funny....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Did you dis any dims today?

[luvie]

I do, too, hope they show up tomorrow. I worry more about the little ones than Li’l Bit. She’s old enough and “worldly” enough to stay out of most trouble.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy!

I don’t know about terrific but it was a good museum day. My “mission” has changed a little and it will be slower going, plus there’s a lot to learn. There’ll be a lot of homework the coming week.

Still no rain, huh? That stinks.
We’re in the same boat here. It rained a few times at the museum today but nary a drop here.

Sure would enjoy your 70s! It was in the 90s here and the rain made it feel like a sauna. Ugh!

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer