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A small tribute to First Warrior and all Military Veterans
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After reading Rodgers book, Stained with the Mud of Khe Sanh, I have a new respect for all veterans of war. A young man thrown in to mortal combat and forced to hump and grunt every day just to survive is something I will never have to do, because someone else already paid that price.
I worked Christmas and New Years Day this year, so it did not seem like much of a holiday season. I went to Truth or Consequences NM with my wife to celebrate her birthday and soak in the natural hot springs. On an adventure to the west side of town we saw the Veterans Memorial Park and Hamilton Military Museum. We stopped the next afternoon and took a few photos, looked at the entire museum (small but amazing amount of memorabilia), and fought off tears.
I just want to share a few photos and say a sincere Thank You.
We all owe a debt that can never be repaid. Semper Fi
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I worked Christmas and New Years Day this year, so it did not seem like much of a holiday season. I went to Truth or Consequences NM with my wife to celebrate her birthday and soak in the natural hot springs. On an adventure to the west side of town we saw the Veterans Memorial Park and Hamilton Military Museum. We stopped the next afternoon and took a few photos, looked at the entire museum (small but amazing amount of memorabilia), and fought off tears.
I just want to share a few photos and say a sincere Thank You.
We all owe a debt that can never be repaid. Semper Fi
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Friends don't let good friends smoke cheap cigars.
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If you meet a young combat vet that is struggling lend them a hand.
Semper Fi
I salute you Cash, USMC ret. as well as all who have served.
Roland
Where would it be most to your advantage for us to purchase a copy? I'm sure none of us are interested in 'dry-begging' one.
Thanks, Bro. And thanks for your service.
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-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
I'm sure that the difference is pretty much the same now.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.