The Marine

"Teach your children to choose the right path,

and when they are older, they will remain upon it."

Proverbs 22:6

This is a poem by 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

Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert

United States Marine Corps

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 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.

March 23, 2003

Hey Dad,

Do me a favor and label this "THE MARINE" and send it to everybody on your distribution list. Even leave this paragraph in it. I want this rolling all over the U.S. I want every home reading it. Every eye to see it. And every heart to feel it. So can you please send this out for me?
I would but I am sorta on the USS SAIPAN and my e-mail time isn't that long.

Aaron

We stole the eagle from the Air Force,
The anchor from the Navy,
The Rope from the Army,
And on the seventh day when GOD rested,
We overran his perimeter and stole the globe,
And have been protecting our shores ever since.

THE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Author Unknown

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PRAYER

Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of thy presence and obedient to thy will.

Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.

Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.

Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.

Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.

Make me considerate to those committed to my leadership.

Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions, which I must uphold.

If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.

Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

Amen.

"Some people spend an entire LIFETIME wondering if they made a DIFFERENCE. The MARINES don't have that Problem."

President Ronald Reagan 1985

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