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    This is for all MHTOC members

    THE FINAL
    INSPECTION


    The Marine stood and faced God,
    Which must always come to pass.
    He hoped his shoes were shining,
    Just as brightly as his brass.

    "Step forward now, Marine,
    How shall I deal with you?
    Have you always turned the other cheek?
    To My Church have you been true?"

    The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
    "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
    Because those of us who carry guns,
    Can't always be a saint.

    I've had to work most Sundays,
    And at times my talk was tough.
    And sometimes I've been violent,
    Because the world is awfully rough.

    But, I never took a penny,
    That wasn't mine to keep...
    Though I worked a lot of overtime,
    When the bills got just too steep.

    And I never passed a cry for help,
    Though at times I shook with fear.
    And sometimes, God, forgive me,
    I've wept unmanly tears.

    I know I don't deserve a place,
    Among the people here.
    They never wanted me around,
    Except to calm their fears.

    If you've a place for me here, Lord,
    It needn't be so grand.
    I never expected or had too much,
    But if you don't, I'll understand.

    There was a silence all around the throne,
    Where the saints had often trod.
    As the Marine waited quietly,
    For the judgment of his God.

    "Step forward now, you Marine,
    You've borne your burdens well.
    Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
    You've done your time in Hell."


    ~Author Unknown~




    It's the Soldier, not the reporter
    who has given us the freedom of the press.

    It's the Soldier, not the poet,
    who has given us the freedom of speech.

    It's the Soldier, not the politicians
    that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
    who serves beneath the flag,
    and whose coffin is draped by the flag.

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    good one and very timely for me since I will be reporting to 1stMarDiv this coming NOV. Yes, this Devil Doc is going back to working with the Devil Dogs!

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    I like it. And i think you could cover any branch of service with that one


    Krommie you just can't stay away from MARINES. I bet he has a Marine uniform in his closet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSGTJTGANG
    Krommie you just can't stay away from MARINES. I bet he has a Marine uniform in his closet.
    That's ok Top. He wears it well. He (Kromie and our brothers on boats) not only takes them to the fight, but he patches up their owies too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSGTJTGANG
    I like it. And i think you could cover any branch of service with that one

    Krommie you just can't stay away from MARINES. I bet he has a Marine uniform in his closet.
    Dang it...you've got spies on me, TOP? Opted to go Marine Corps regs when I was in OKI (uniform and PT)....so yes, I do have a few items.

    Marshall,
    Almost went SeaBees, bro (Port Hueneme) but missed out on it.

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