While training with new Marines doing large volumes of high caliber training in the middle of the desert and producing superb results, I can only stand in disbelief that I actually get paid to do this.
This is one of the reasons that I am so proud to be with Marines like so many others continuing to defend this country present and past, during this Veterans day, thank a Vet & tell a Marine, happy birthday. Semper Fi Marines and Happy Birthday. One Team, One Fight.
(See the Commandants birthday message below)
Happy 232nd birthday, United States Marines! Thank you for everything you do for our country.
Posted by: Sheila | November 10, 2007 at 01:43 PM
Happy Birthday, Marines!! We couldn't be more proud or grateful!
Posted by: MissBirdlegs in AL | November 10, 2007 at 05:04 PM
Thank you Major, and all Marines and Veterans, past and present and their families. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Karen I. | November 10, 2007 at 05:06 PM
Happy Birthday!
Semper Fi
Alex USMC '79-'99
Posted by: Alex | November 10, 2007 at 06:51 PM
We had the opportunity to do something unusual for this Marine Corps Birthday ... we were present for an Extreme Makeover for a wounded Marine Ssgt.
A day well spent. Photos and story on my blog.
Posted by: jim b | November 10, 2007 at 09:35 PM
MAJ B, Happy 232nd Marine Corps Birthday to You and All our Great Marines.
Posted by: CT Ace Troop Supporter | November 11, 2007 at 01:53 AM
Happy Birthday (belated) Major P. Mostly glad to hear you and all your Marines are doing well and training hard for your upcoming deployment. Heartfelt thanks to you all. Prayers of thanks and for you safety every day.
Give 'em hell!
Posted by: Leta | November 11, 2007 at 09:39 AM
You have my phone and access to let your Marines call. Let me know if your guys need more.
Posted by: dillo | November 12, 2007 at 01:01 AM
Its been 43 years since my tour was up. I still feel it. Semper Fi. You guys today make me proud as ever.
Posted by: Bob in AZ | November 12, 2007 at 05:25 PM
Semper Gratus, Devildogs!
Posted by: GunnNutt | November 12, 2007 at 06:44 PM
http://www.rmistudios.com/soldier/Soldier_PhillKross.mov
Soldier Dedication - original song and video
spreading the love and appreciation by honoring those who serve...thank you veterans!!!!
Posted by: chris | November 13, 2007 at 04:02 AM
A belated but heartfelt Happy Birthday to our USMC!
Semper Gratus.
Posted by: gypsy | November 14, 2007 at 07:52 PM
Final Role Call
By Robert A. Frost
His name was called and called again there was no answer.
The flag-draped casket stood silently as it will forever.
What man is this who died for his brothers?
What man is this who died for his country?
What man is this who died for others?
Only tears could be heard above the chaplain’s prayer
Only we who wonder stand and blankly stare.
What man is this who died for his brothers?
What man is this who died for his country?
What man is this who died for others?
No warrior ever fought to die for vanity or pride.
No man strode into battle with only hope at is his side.
What man is this who died for his brothers?
What man is this who died for his country?
What man is this who died for others?
.
His day is done, gone his sun.
His place is now below the forest green.
Say “good-bye” to our favorite son.
Say “good-bye” to our man our Marine.
He is his father’s son, his brother’s brother.
It is your country and now you are free.
“From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.
Posted by: Bob in AZ | November 19, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Happy Birthday Marines!
Will forever be honored to have served within a distingued organization as ours.
God bless and Semper Fi!
Andre
USMC 1981-1993
Posted by: ANDRE | November 20, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Happy Birthday Marines!
God bless you all as you stand on the front lines, protecting us all from evil!
Liberty would not be a reality without you guys!
Semper Fi! Semper Gratus!
Posted by: USS Ben | November 21, 2007 at 03:48 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I'm thankful for Heroes like you, and your men, who preserve and protect all that is great in America!
Posted by: USS Ben USN (Ret) | November 21, 2007 at 03:51 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, Major. Happy Thanksgiving to your Marines and all our Marines, Troops and Veterans and their families. Thanks for being there for us when we need you most.
Posted by: Karen I. | November 22, 2007 at 02:46 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, MP!
Posted by: anon | November 22, 2007 at 09:29 AM
Dear MAJ B,
Happy Thanksgiving to All our Marines and their Families!
Posted by: CT Ace Troop Supporter | November 22, 2007 at 07:47 PM
Happy Birthday Marines from a grateful American! Semper Fi!
Posted by: Clare Dargin | November 25, 2007 at 01:15 AM
Happy Birthday. Go Marines!!!!
Posted by: chet the vet | December 19, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Happy belated Birthday! You rock! Thank you for everything you and all other soldiers do! My circle of friends stand supporting you and the mission.
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