never forget

[mr.clean]

The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired,
> > tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by
society
> > as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to
buy
> a
> > beer, but old enough to die for his country.
> >
> > He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car
> than
> > wash his father's; but he has never collected unemployment either.
> >
> > 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
> > Howitzers.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >

[Rickracer]

And not said nearly enough.

[lqdegl1]

i will never forget as long as i am alive


thank you

[Tripps]

WELL PUT tripps

[GO FAST BOATS]

That is so true! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!!!

[woodco]

So True !! Great post

[Travis Fulton]

hats off to that!!!!! they deserve our un-dying respect!!! and may our enemies fall at their feet!!! and may the idiots that dont condone this war may their toungs fall out cause they havent figured it out anyway!!! a woman was pickiting by the courthouse yesterday and her sign read(peace is patriotic, no war)???????? what is she thinking would happen if this war hadent started ?? definatly not peace!! and to think thoes men are fighting for her rights! this is a great country full of ignorant ass-holes!! god bless our troops!!!!

[PhastBoat]

And get them back home safe!