The Marine

In lieu of all the things that have happened in this world ,when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples or even my fifty-second birthday I wanted to focus on Memorial Day. This is a tribute to all the soldiers here and in other countries. I will admit I am partial to Marines since my son was a Marine. I hope we can all remember a day when we can thank God and all the soldiers that have given us our freedom.

This is a poem being sent from 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 also ALL of our troops.


THE MARINE


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 an 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.

By: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert, US Marine Corps
USS SA
Hey Dad,

Do me a favor and label this "The Marine" and tell everyone.
I want this story rolling all over the US; I want every home reading it, every eye seeing it, and every heart to feel it. So can you please spread the word for me? You know what Dad? I wondered what it would be like to truly understand what JFK said in his inaugural speech.

"When the time to lay down my life for my country,
I do not cower from this responsibility. I welcome it."

Well, now I know and I do. Dad, I welcome the opportunity to
do what I do. Even though I have left behind a beautiful wife,
And I will miss the birth of our first born child, I would do it 70
Times over to fight for the place that God has made for my home.
I love you all and I miss you very much. I wish I could be there
When Sandi has our baby, tell her that I love her, and Lord
willing, I will be coming home soon. Give mom a great big hug
from me and give one to yourself too.
Aaron

Please let this marine (and all our military) know we care.
FREEDOM isn't FREE
Someone pays for you and me.