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Updated 25 November 2003

Forgotten Fighter "In World War II" he whispered, "I was wounded by a blast." As he began his story, Reminiscing of his past. "I was just a boy back then, I lied about my age. To get into the Marines And fight for the USA I love this country very much, It's still the very best. And I would fight, to keep it free, And, safe from foreign pest. We won that war, and I came home, My wounds had healed enough, To re-enlist, with other men. The Marines made us tough. Then a little flare up, In Korea called us out. A threat against our freedom, Spreading fear without a doubt. There I caught a bullet, When I tried to save a friend. Another wound, for Uncle Sam, They sent me home to mend." "Marine, have you had enough?" My Gunny said to me. "Or, do you want another tour, If ever there's to be. We would train and fight again, If ever it need be, Because we loved America, We'll fight to keep it free." "It didn't take too long, Before my boys were off again. We were shipped off to a war, We thought would never end. I didn't understand it much, If it was wrong or right. But I was a US Marine, And my country said 'Go fight'. I never questioned orders, That were sent from up above. I did it for America, The country, that I love. I fought to keep my country safe, Again, in Vietnam. Then, wounded I came home again, A victim of napalm. My fighting days were over now, And, I had given all. But, some had given more than me, Their names are on a wall. I am now, well up in years, A Marine old and worn. I could only sit and pray, As, I watched Desert Storm. So proud of our boys over there, Who stand for what is right. Freedom is the battle cry, The reason why they fight. Young Marines fight for liberty, Protecting freedom's bliss. Old Marines dream of bygone days, While, fighting loneliness. We were heroes in our day," He said, and then he sighed. "Forgotten in some V.A. home, And all my friends, have died. I never ask for anything, Just wanted to live free. But, if you write this story, There are many just like me. Who fought to keep our country, Safe and free from every enemey. Only to come home again, And have no place to go. Sadly, when the limelight fails, Heroes fade away. Some men fight the silent battles, Till their dying day. Please remember what it took, And what we had to pay And join with us remembering On this Memorial Day. Memorial Day is special, It is not just summer's start. The reason that we have this day, Should be etched on your heart. Lives were lost, and young men died, To keep this country free. So take a moment on that day, To meditate with me. Remember all those valiant men, And women who fought for, The lifestyle that you now enjoy, Because they went to war. Death Before Dishonor ! ~ Author Unknown ~

Courtesy of Gunner Casey,
given to him from a friend
For those of you who have no liking for Hanoi Jane I will recount a little story. I was the Chief of Staff to the Confederate General who was overall commander of the 6000 troops in the movie Gettysburg. Historical renactors, we volunteered to TNT who was making the movie, receiving a onetime payment of $25.00 for travel expenses and food while on site. We each also received a metal stamped Killer Angels (original book's name). Two incidents involve HJ. The first was on the day when Ted Turner made his cameo appearance in the movie. For those who have the movie, he is the white-haired officer who dies climbing over the fence in a charge. Now movies, for the uninitiated, are boring to be in unless you are a star. I had brought up a battalion, about 700 men, up on a road in the hot sun to await the setup of the cameras. HJ and Ted arrived in a helicopter for the take. HJ walked down to around the center of the battalion to see the troops, and accept the adulation she expected her hubby's employees would give her. Most of the troops present were North Carolinians, many from Fort Bragg. The Colonel commanding the battalion reported to me and informed me his troops were nonplused by HJ's presence and asked my permission to make a troop movement to ease their feelings. What then happened, I will never forget. He called his men to attention. HJ, seeing the activity, smiled expecting some show for her benefit, and walked to the front of the rightmost company. The Colonel continued his orders and commanded the company in front of which she stood, "B Company! To the rear! By the right about! Face! _. Stand at ease!" One hundred men pivoted and gave her their backs. Taking the action for what it was, HJ beat a hasty retreat down the line toward the helicopter. The Colonel followed her progress down the battalion with the same disrespectful salute, reversing each company just as she reached the front of the company. Ten minutes later the copter left and we saw her no more that day. I gave the Colonel a written commendation, mention in the next day's orders for his innovation, extra rest for his battalion, and first place in the marching order. God bless the Tarheels and the Old North State! The second I'll make brief. One of my sergeants, a former medic in Vietnam, performed meritorious medical duties during the filming. He stabilized half a dozen critically ill and injured troops in several mishaps; probably saving one man's life. During a ceremony at the end of filming, the County and the National Park Service gave him an award. Ted Turner also ceremoniously shook his hand, gave him a large check in thanks, and in front of the throng attending he presented HJ to the proud confederate. She extended her hand to the sergeant, who jerked his hand away as if burned, putting it behind himself, and in a strong voice into the microphones he said, "I mean no disrespect to you Mr. Turner, but I will NOT shake the hand of a traitor." Hope you all liked the movie. A lot of men and their wives and families gave their all to make the movie a success. I got a lot of film time_ I'm the "ant" in front of the troops on the final charge, waving a very curved sword around in the air to command forward to the line. I also got two (2) video frames behind Longstreet and the British observer when they sat and drank tea. Ah, the glamour of being a movie actor. :-))

THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Marine stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining bright,
Just as brightly as his brass
"Step forward now, Marine,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The Marine 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 rough,
Because the world is awfully tough.
But, I never took a thing
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 often trod
As the Marine waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Marine,
You've borne your burdens well,
Come walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell

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Remember These?
1. Flippity flop, mob stop!
2. There are only two ways off of this island, maggots. A pine box, or a Greyhound bus.
3. (snapping in at the range) You think it burns now, wait until I sit on your shoulders!
4. "Platoon #" ........"MARCH INTO CHOW"
5. Fat bodies to the end of the line, skinny bodies to the front.
6. Stick it out if you want some prive (you could have a lot of fun with this with a good looking gal on the shirt even though that's not what it's about)
7. The best part of you.....
8. Poster by the DI house of Life Magazine showing number of wounded Marines being medevacced many with severe injuries, "Sick Call goes at 08:00 now what's your problem sweetheart?"
9. And my personal favorite, "Pack your trash bitch, you're going to Motivation Platoon"
10. (To WM"s.).....There is over five miles of dick on this island. And for the next 13 weeks, you ain't gonna see one inch of it!
11.ANOTHER GLORIOUS DAY TO SERVE THE CORPS......
12. We're on YOUR time, now ladies!
13. YOU EYEBALLING ME PUKE?!
14. Did you call me a "ewe"? Do I look like a female sheep to you? Do you want to F*** me, puke?
15. This is my rifle, This is my gun, My rifle's for killing, My gun is for fun!
16. BENDS AND MOTHER F***ERS...ALL OF THEM THAT HAVE NOT BEEN DONE...READY,...Begin........
17. "You can take the man from the Corps, but you'll never take the Corps from the man"
18." Semper fidelis is our creed... Marine Corps, is our breed" & as always "Death Before Dishonor"
19. " If anybody could be a MARINE, it wouldn't be the MARINES."
20. "The road to hell is paved by the bleached bones of the privates that fell by the wayside.
21. Before going to sleep at the range we had to sing the Marine Corps hymn and then in unison "God bless America," F**k Ho Chi Minh.
22. GET ON YOUR STINKING FACE...NOW!!!!!
23. YOU JUST WANNA TO KILL MY SAND FLEA, HUH?!!!
24. Good thing you're not a Marine yet, Because when a Marine quits HE'S DEAD!
25 Another Glorious day in the Corps, Where every meal is a fest and every job a job is a chance to shine.
26. I love this S***!
27. Chesty wouldn't like that!
28. Good Morning! MARINES!!!!!! (LAST DAY)
29. You keep going until "I'M tired!"
30. You maggots pissed me off.....Squat thrusts forever.....
31. Yea, though I walk thru the valley of death, I will fear no evil, because I'm the meanest Mother F***** in the valley..
32. Good night Chesty Puller, where ever you are...Oorah!
33. You have 30 seconds! 29... 28... 10. 5. You're done! You're stinkin done!
34. I´m gonna get the senior to take ya straight to da PITT!!
35. You want to play games? We can play all day long...!
36. WAKE UP!!
37. "The smoking lamp is lit for one cigarette"
38. "ARE YOU TALKING TO ME PUKE?!?!?" ...... "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!!"
39. YOUR OTHER LEFT, SH!T FOR BRAINS!!!!!!
40. Your Marine Corps left, maggot!!!!
41."Sir! The private requests permission to speak! Sir!"
"YOU TALKING TO ME MAGGOT!"
"Sir! Yes Sir!"
"I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"
"SIR! YES SIR!"
"WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU MAGGOT?"
"SIR! THE PRIVATE REQUESTS PERMISSION TO VISIT THE HEAD. SIR!"
"I CAN"T HEAR YOU!"
"SIR! THE PRIVATE REQUESTS PERMISSION TO VISIT THE HEAD SIR!"
"DO IT!"

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