My friend Jay Jamieson wrote a reply to my blog on the thumb-suckers at SPU the other day that deserves it's own space as Veterans Day approaches, so without further ado:
You might want to remember the The 4th Marine Division. In WWII they fought (and won) the Marshall Islands, Saipan (my 19 year old cousin was KIA there), Tinian and Iwo Jima.
These veterans, who were then ages 17-22 for the most part, are now in their late 80s to 90s. They are old and tired and cannot keep the Fighting Fourth Association going. I am an associate member. I received my last Fighting Fourth magazine this week.... "The Final Muster" and they are signing off and disbanding because they are dying.
At a final color Parade at Camp Lejeune, NC Major General James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, said this;
" The valor and sacrifice of the Marines and Sailors who fought on Iwo Jima is, today and forever, the standard by which we judge what we are and what we might become."
Another piece of the Greatest Generation is put to rest... Sorry SPU is offended.. SPU has the freedom to snub these guys because these guys fought, bled and died so we could continue to live in the greatest country on God's green earth.....
Semper Fi, 4th.... May your remaining days here on earth be happy and peaceful. You earned it. You deserve it!
As do all of you who faithfully served in our country's armed forces. Thank you for your service.
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