The Average Age Of Military Man Is 19 Years Old - Page 4

handymanmike92683 · 07-13-2004, 05:42 PM

THANK YOU raistlingoldeneyes , hendry42 and sshams for the compliments and replies !

swethead2 · 07-14-2004, 05:56 PM

i can't say enough for those men and women who give thier lives for our freedoom. excellent post mike and i thank you for it

Silver Hawk · 07-15-2004, 03:19 AM

He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student,
pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has
a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to
be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and
roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and 155mm howizzitor. He is 10 or
15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working
or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk.

He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field
strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can
recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and
use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can
apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or
stop until he is told to march.

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He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without
spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of
fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens
full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but
never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own
clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water
with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition
with you in the midst of battle when you run low.

He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like
they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that
is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the
pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering
and death then he should have in his short lifetime.

He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them.
He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat
and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate
through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning
desire to 'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand,
remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out,
far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful.

Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying
the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the
American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.

He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding.
Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration
with his blood. And now we even have woman over there in danger,
doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls
us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot.. A short lull,
a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets.......

Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it. Please send this on after a short prayer.

Prayer Wheel

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need Amen."

Prayer : When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer
for our ground troops in ffice:smarttags" />and for those in lace w:st="on">

, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air,

Iraq

lace>. There is nothing attached.... This can be very powerful.......

Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine

or Airman, prayer is the very best one.

This is a ribbon for soldiers fighting in lace w:st="on">Iraqlace>.

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handymanmike92683 · 07-17-2004, 01:27 AM

This is a poem being sent from a Marine to his Dad. For those who take
the time to read it, you'll see a letter from him to his Dad at the
bottom. It makes you truly be thankful for not only the Marines, but ALL
of our troops.

THE MARINE

We all came together,
Both young and old.
To fight for our freedom,
To stand and be bold.

In the midst of all evil,
We stand our ground,
And we protect our country
From all terror around.

Peace and not war,
Is what some people say.
But I'll give my life,
So you can live the American way.

I give you the right
To talk of your peace.
To stand in your groups,
and protest in our streets.

But still I fight on,
I don't bitch, I don't whine.
I'm just one of the people
Who is doing your time.

I'm harder than nails,
Stronger than any machine.
I'm the immortal soldier,
I'm a US MARINE!

So stand in my shoes,
And leave from your home.
Fight for the people who hate you,
With the protests they've shown.

Fight for the stranger,
Fight for the young.
So they all may have,
The greatest freedom you've won.

Fight for the sick,
Fight for the poor.Fight for the cripple,
Who lives next door.

But when your time comes,
Do what I've done.
For if you stand up for freedom,
You'll stand when the fight's done.

By: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert
US Marine
USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF

March 23, 2003

Hey Dad!

Do me a favor and label this "The Marine" and send it to
everybody on your email list. Even leave this letter in it. I want this
rolling all over the U.S. I want every home reading it Every eye seeing
it. And every heart to feel it. So can you please send this for me? I
would but my email time isn't that long and I don't have much time anyway.
You know what Dad? I wondered what it would be like to truly understand
what JFK said in his inaugural speech. "When the time comes to lay down my
life for my country, I do not cower from this responsibility. I welcome
it."

Well, now I know. And I do. Dad, I welcome the opportunity to do
what I do. Even though I have left behind a beautiful wife, and I will
miss the birth of our first born child, I would do it 70 times over to
fight for the place that God has made for my home.

I love you all and I miss you very much. I wish I could be there
when Sandi has our baby, but tell her that I love her, and Lord willing, I
will be coming home soon. Give Mom a great big hug from me and give one to
yourself too.

Aaron

If this touched you at all, please forward it on.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST

~*~BabyGirl~*~ · 07-17-2004, 05:51 AM

I seen the poem and letter before and have passed it on to many people .... God Bless Our Troops,Their Families and Loved Ones and ALL those who have died protecting and defending our Home!!

crash · 07-19-2004, 04:51 PM

Thanx for the post Mike. I am one of those soldiers over here in Iraq doing what no one else wants to. I appreciate all of you in roo' country and the funny posts. Keeps things light over here. Thanx to ya'll

crash · 07-19-2004, 04:57 PM

Gotta say thanx to all the soldiers over here with me.
But a shout out to all my ARMY buddies.

jungleboy · 07-20-2004, 02:04 AM

A college professor, an avowed Atheist, was teaching his class.
He shocked several of his students when he flatly stated he was
going to prove there was no God. Addressing the ceiling he
shouted:
"God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this
platform. I'll give you 15 minutes!"

The lecture room fell silent. You could have heard a pin fall.
Ten
minutes went by. Again he taunted God, saying, "Here I am, God.

I'm still waiting."

His countdown got down to the last couple of minutes when a
Marine just released from active duty and newly registered in the

class walked up to the professor, hit him full force in the
face,
and sent him tumbling from his lofty platform.
The professor was out cold!

At first, the students were shocked and babbled in confusion.
The
young Marine took a seat in the front row and sat silent. The
class
fell silent, waiting.

Eventually, the professor came to, shaken. He looked at the
young
Marine in the front row. When the professor regained his senses

and could speak he asked: "What's the matter with you? Why did
you
do that?"

"God was busy. He sent me."

One Nation Under God

handymanmike92683 · 07-20-2004, 05:39 PM

YOUR VERY WELCOME FOR THE POST CRASH ! BUT I WANT TO SAY THANX TO YOU , AND ALL OF YOUR BUDDIES , FOR ALL THAT YOU GUYS DO TO KEEP US SAFE AND OUT OF HARMS WAY . BE SAFE AND KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB ! THANX AGAIN , MIKE

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash

Thanx for the post Mike. I am one of those soldiers over here in Iraq doing what no one else wants to. I appreciate all of you in roo' country and the funny posts. Keeps things light over here. Thanx to ya'll

~*~BabyGirl~*~ · 07-20-2004, 07:08 PM

Mike this thread still catches my eyes everytime I log on I come back to check it .... Thanx again for sharing it with us ... God Bless

crash keep your self safe over there and your buddies as well ... God Be With You ALL ... Your All in my Prayers and Thoughts .... Come Home Soon .... The USA needs Our Heros Home !! Thanx for ALL that you guys are doing !!!

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07-15-2004, 03:19 AM	#33 (permalink)
Silver Hawk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	Awesome!!!! He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and 155mm howizzitor. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march. [/font] He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low. He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime. He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful. Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have woman over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot.. A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets....... Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it. Please send this on after a short prayer. Prayer Wheel "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need Amen." Prayer : When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in ffice:smarttags" />and for those in lace w:st="on">, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, Iraqlace>. There is nothing attached.... This can be very powerful....... Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one. This is a ribbon for soldiers fighting in lace w:st="on">Iraqlace>. [/quote]

07-17-2004, 01:27 AM	#34 (permalink)
handymanmike92683 A Premium Jokaroo'er Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: O.C. CALIFORNIA Posts: 30,499	This is a poem being sent from a Marine to his Dad. For those who take the time to read it, you'll see a letter from him to his Dad at the bottom. It makes you truly be thankful for not only the Marines, but ALL of our troops. THE MARINE We all came together, Both young and old. To fight for our freedom, To stand and be bold. In the midst of all evil, We stand our ground, And we protect our country From all terror around. Peace and not war, Is what some people say. But I'll give my life, So you can live the American way. I give you the right To talk of your peace. To stand in your groups, and protest in our streets. But still I fight on, I don't bitch, I don't whine. I'm just one of the people Who is doing your time. I'm harder than nails, Stronger than any machine. I'm the immortal soldier, I'm a US MARINE! So stand in my shoes, And leave from your home. Fight for the people who hate you, With the protests they've shown. Fight for the stranger, Fight for the young. So they all may have, The greatest freedom you've won. Fight for the sick, Fight for the poor.Fight for the cripple, Who lives next door. But when your time comes, Do what I've done. For if you stand up for freedom, You'll stand when the fight's done. By: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert US Marine USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF March 23, 2003 Hey Dad! Do me a favor and label this "The Marine" and send it to everybody on your email list. Even leave this letter in it. I want this rolling all over the U.S. I want every home reading it Every eye seeing it. And every heart to feel it. So can you please send this for me? I would but my email time isn't that long and I don't have much time anyway. You know what Dad? I wondered what it would be like to truly understand what JFK said in his inaugural speech. "When the time comes to lay down my life for my country, I do not cower from this responsibility. I welcome it." Well, now I know. And I do. Dad, I welcome the opportunity to do what I do. Even though I have left behind a beautiful wife, and I will miss the birth of our first born child, I would do it 70 times over to fight for the place that God has made for my home. I love you all and I miss you very much. I wish I could be there when Sandi has our baby, but tell her that I love her, and Lord willing, I will be coming home soon. Give Mom a great big hug from me and give one to yourself too. Aaron If this touched you at all, please forward it on. GOD BLESS AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST __________________

07-20-2004, 02:04 AM	#38 (permalink)
jungleboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,994	A college professor, an avowed Atheist, was teaching his class. He shocked several of his students when he flatly stated he was going to prove there was no God. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I'll give you 15 minutes!" The lecture room fell silent. You could have heard a pin fall. Ten minutes went by. Again he taunted God, saying, "Here I am, God. I'm still waiting." His countdown got down to the last couple of minutes when a Marine just released from active duty and newly registered in the class walked up to the professor, hit him full force in the face, and sent him tumbling from his lofty platform. The professor was out cold! At first, the students were shocked and babbled in confusion. The young Marine took a seat in the front row and sat silent. The class fell silent, waiting. Eventually, the professor came to, shaken. He looked at the young Marine in the front row. When the professor regained his senses and could speak he asked: "What's the matter with you? Why did you do that?" "God was busy. He sent me." One Nation Under God __________________ Thanks Anna and Laila

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07-14-2004, 05:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
swethead2 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: somewhere in carbondale pa Posts: 36	i can't say enough for those men and women who give thier lives for our freedoom. excellent post mike and i thank you for it

07-17-2004, 05:51 AM	#35 (permalink)
~~BabyGirl~~ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 17,358	I seen the poem and letter before and have passed it on to many people .... God Bless Our Troops,Their Families and Loved Ones and ALL those who have died protecting and defending our Home!!

07-19-2004, 04:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
crash Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: iraq for now Posts: 10	Thanx for the post Mike. I am one of those soldiers over here in Iraq doing what no one else wants to. I appreciate all of you in roo' country and the funny posts. Keeps things light over here. Thanx to ya'll

07-19-2004, 04:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
crash Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: iraq for now Posts: 10	Gotta say thanx to all the soldiers over here with me. But a shout out to all my ARMY buddies.

07-20-2004, 07:08 PM	#40 (permalink)
~~BabyGirl~~ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 17,358	Mike this thread still catches my eyes everytime I log on I come back to check it .... Thanx again for sharing it with us ... God Bless crash keep your self safe over there and your buddies as well ... God Be With You ALL ... Your All in my Prayers and Thoughts .... Come Home Soon .... The USA needs Our Heros Home !! Thanx for ALL that you guys are doing !!!