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[Duggie]

Just a few short days until our birthday! I was talking with BTB and we thought it would be kinda cool if all the Marines playing smallball incorporated the animated colors into their sig. Show your pride!
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[Tim's Dodgers]

Great idea!
Thanks Duggie.

Tim...

"The leading cause of death among fashion models is falling through street grates." - Dave Barry
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[Pete1]

Good idea! I was trying to think of something to do for our Birthday but had yet to come up with something.

[C_J]

A Soldier's Christmas Story

Twas the night before christmas,
he lived all alone
in a one bedroom house made of
plaster and stone

I had come down the chimney
with presents to give,
and to see just who
in this home did live

I looked all about,
a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents,
not even a tree.

No stocking by mantle,
just boots filled with sand,
on the wall hung pictures
of far away lands.

With medals and badges,
awards of all kinds,
a sober thought
came to my mind.

For this house was different,
it was dark and dreary,
I found the home of a soldier,
once I could see clearly.

The soldier lay sleeping,
silent, alone,
curled up on the floor
in this one bedroom home.

The face was so gentle,
the room in such disorder,
not how I pictured
a United States Soldier.

Was this the hero
of who I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho,
the floor for a bed?

I realized the families
that I saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers
who were willing to fight.

Soon round the world,
the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate
a bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed freedom
each month of the year
because of the soldiers,
like the one lay here.

I could'nt help but wonder
how many lay alone,
on a cold Christams Eve
in a land far from home.

The very thought
brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees
and started to cry.

The soldier awakened
and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don't cry,
this life is my choice;

I fight for freedom,
I don't ask for more,
my life is My god,
My country, My corp"

The soldier rolled over
and drifted to sleep,
I could'nt control it,
I continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours,
so silent and still
and we both shivered
from the cold night's chill.

I didn't want to leave
on that cold, dark, night,
this guardian of honor
so willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over,
with a voice soft and pure,
whispered, "Carry on Santa,
It's Christmas Day, all is secure."

One look at my watch.
and I knew he was right.
"Merry Christmas my friend,
and to all a good night"

[Pete1]

I have always loved that poem.

[Duggie]

[BTB]

First time I looked in the off topic forum. Don't worry, they will surface!! CJ, so you know that poem is good but you may not have realized that the streets in heaven are guarded by the United States Marines!! Gives you peace of mind when you die that you know you are safe!!
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[Tim's Dodgers]

Hey! Have any of you Devil Dogs seen this. An Unofficial [Unabridged] Dictionary for Marines

* * * WARNING there is some foul language in this dictionary WARNING * * *

Tim...

"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base" -Dave Barry
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[BTB]

never saw it, where's it at LOL
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[Tim's Dodgers]

[Duggie]

Nice link Tim! I've got to jet to work, I'll throw one on later tonight.
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[Duggie]

Okay Tim, here's one back at ya! (I particularly enjoy the last paragraph).
http://www.geocities.com/jharp28546/WhatsAMarine.html
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[Tim's Dodgers]

Thanks Duggie! That's a classic!
BTW... I guess SmallBall Coaches are so far past the moderators in baseballs they didn't give us any. So as not to clutter up the screen.

Tim...

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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[Duggie]

[Tim's Dodgers]

The Baseballs are looking good coaches.

Tim...

Happy 227th Birthday!!!



"In comic strips, the person on the right always speaks first." - George Carlin

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[Pete1]

Damn you beat me to it. But just the same


Happy Birthday Marines!!!!

[Tim's Dodgers]

But it's still a great day!

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt

Tim...
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[Duggie]

HappyBirthdayMARINES!!!

The first Marine ever recruited at Tunn's Tavern was sent down to the Shipyard in Philadelphia and told to report aboard ship. He approached the Officer of the Deck and reports in. The Officer never having seen a Marine before doesn't quit know what to do with him so he says "stand over there until I figure this out" Low and behold, the second Marine recruited at Tunn's Tavern shows up and reports to the Officer of the Deck. Again he instructs him to "go stand over there with the other Marine" until he figures out what to do with them.
As the second Marine approaches the first Marine, the first Marine says, "Boy, you should have been in the Old Corps".

MARINES PRAYER...............................................

"O Lord, we have long known that prayer
should include confession. Therefore on behalf
of the Marines and their guests here gathered,
I confess their sins:

Lord, they're just not in step with today's
society. They are unreasonable in clinging
to old-fashioned ideas like patriotism, duty,
honor and country. They hold radical ideas
believing that they are their brother's
keeper and responsible for the Marine on their flank.

They have been seen standing when colors pass,
singing the National Anthem at ball games, and
drinking toasts to fallen comrades. Not only
that, they have been observed standing tall;
taking charge and wearing their hair unfashionably
short. They have taken Teddy R's and JFK's words too
seriously and are overly concerned with what they
can do for their service and country instead of
what they can do for them.

They take the Pledge of Allegiance to heart
and believe that their oath is to be honored.
Forgive them, Lord, for being stubborn men
and women who hold these values as genuine.
They are aware of the price for honor and
with total command of their spirit, they have
been willing to pay that price. After all,
what more can you expect?

They're Marines! O Lord our God, bless these
men and women of ideals, continue to raise up
in this nation strong leaders and deliver us
from "me first" managers" and "don't ask me"
followers. Be our honored guest this day,
Oh Lord, and join with us in laughter, good
food, good drink, and the telling of tall
tales and legends that occasionally exceed
the truth.

We bow our heads to those who were lost in
places that had names meaningless until the
mud-Marines landed, and in that mud reaffirmed
the one legacy that brings all Marines together,
the blood and tears shed for service and each
other. Watch over and keep safe all those who
wear this nation's uniform with special attention
to their families and loved ones everywhere.

With brandy and cigar in hand, I salute you all
for through this day and all the following nights
and days ahead, God bless you, God Bless this great
nation and God bless the Corps.
Author Unknown, but I bet he grunts!
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[BTB]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
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