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minnie
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military poem,prayer E-mail I recieved
« on: Jun 5th, 2007, 5:56pm » |
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This is a E-mail I recieved I thought I'd share it with you guys. 
19 YEARS OLD!!! PLEASE READ AND FORWARD ON FOR THEM!
If you read this, you WILL forward it on. You won't be able to stop yourself.
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 t en 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 howitzer.
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 s pel ling, 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 deat h 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 for it.
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 anymore!
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.
And now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so.
As you go to bed tonight, remember
A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets is what helps them to get by another day!
Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it.
Please send this on after a short prayer.
Prayer Wheel
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen"
There is nothing attached....
This can be very powerful...
Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor,
Coastguardsman,Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one.
Love,
Minnie
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Re: military poem,prayer E-mail I recieved
« Reply #1 on: Jun 6th, 2007, 1:28pm » |
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Minnie,
That was beautiful. The prayer made moved me to tears. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Thoughtfully,
Sherri
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opposition from the mediocrities." -Einstein
"I'll DIE on MY FEET, before I LIVE on MY KNEES"...thanks Jonny...that meant alot
"Oh, say does that star spangled banner yet wave?"....Your damn right it does.
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Re: military poem,prayer E-mail I recieved
« Reply #2 on: Jun 7th, 2007, 12:27am » |
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I like to call that soldier My Daughter; Sargeant Sarah Mccalister. she's out now and it was the best and the hardest thing she ever did.
god bless them all!
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Re: military poem,prayer E-mail I recieved
« Reply #3 on: Jun 7th, 2007, 9:02am » |
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on Jun 7th, 2007, 12:27am, kayarr wrote:I like to call that soldier My Daughter; Sargeant Sarah Mccalister. she's out now and it was the best and the hardest thing she ever did.
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I am so glad to here Sarah is out now.You must be so proud of her IMHO anyone who serves our country is a hero.Please hug your hero and tell her thank you for me.Alot of the clusterheades and supporters are/have served and many have family that have /are serving.I still pray everyday for our military and their families.
Minnie
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