I have always been a non conformist & today is no different

It is tragic to see how self centered people have gotten

Patriotism is not very trendy these days

& it is not popular to send prayers for our Troops

but that doesn't stop me from passing this message on



I received this letter from a good friend of mine

{{{{ <<<<< Wiccan Cowboy >>>>> }}}}}

who recently returned home from completing his tour in Iraq

and i wanted to pass it on ...to bring awareness to the masses

and hope and pray that American Spirit returns in full force again


like it was in the days of WWII when the people backed our Soldiers






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 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 *****, 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 U.S. 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 Corps
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 US . 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
Please let this marine (and all our military) know we care by passing his poem onto your friends even if you don't usually take time to forward mail....do it this time!
Thanks,
Let's help Aaron's dad spread the word .....


FREEDOM isn't FREE


Someone pays for you and me.

God bless you!


and God Bless our Mighty Troops


who stand between us and the enemy

too bad the Obama crowd does not understand this concept or appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women in our armed services!


I tip one to the armed forces!

All right, I am double fisting the drinks so I'll tip two for them!

People need to show appreciation for all those who serve this great country we have many families pay the price the job doesn't pay well either I think of the troops everyday the rights we have are because people fought for us to be free

My daughter is a Soldier in the Army. Her courage and strength amazes me. God Bless and protect all our Military men and women! My support, love, and prayers are with them always!

ahhhh..thank you soo soo much . Sweetheart

That is soo right Tina....


thank you so much for your love and support

Oh wow...You must be so proud of your Daughter, Beauty


It always amazes me to see our young men in the Military


but when i see young women in the Military


it even staggers me that much more



God Bless her and all of her comrades



and God Bless all of the Families of our awesome Military

Ohhhhhh,. thank you these pictures do my heart soo good


it brought me chills to see this God Bless our Troops

AMEN SISTAH!!

There are 3 threads right now about our troops .. I just posted this in another one:

Agreed. And I happen to be 'seeing' one right now. He is far from being an asshole. He is a HERO! Just like my father was as a Navy Lt. Commander.

I LOVE military and will defend it to the death. Actually that will never happen for me, but they see it every single day. On BEHALF of me and mine and you and yours.

My ex husband was military, my father, 2 out of 3 bro-in-laws. I thank GOD neither of my sons chose that route but if they did I couldn't be prouder.

While we sit here commenting on their goodness, 'bad-assness' or any other "Ness" they are living in sh*t hole conditions and doing what we choose not to do. No holidays with their families when they are deployed and sometimes not even seeing their own children born.

(((((((((((((((((( GOD BLESS THE MILITARY )))))))))))))))))))))

<<<<<<<<<<<< My baby.




Kat

thanks Judy I love you Sister

Hi dear Lady Kat. ..Love to you & to your Noble Son

god Bless our men and women in Uniform!!!!