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theoddz · 05-14-2010, 09:35 AM

Today is the 31st anniversary of when I earned the title, "Marine".

Sadly, it took me many years after that fact before I really, truly understood what that title really means. It carries over into every part of a Marine's life, even after the uniform comes off....until the day that Marine dies. It's not just the military life that requires honor, courage and commitment. It's not giving up when things get tough and it's not running away from one's problems. It's squaring your shoulders and doing what needs to be done and then taking responsibility for what is done, no matter what the consequences. It's a loyalty to friends and family.....and to other Marines. It's the courage and humility to say "I'm sorry".

Semper Fidelis,
~Theo~

05-14-2010, 09:35 AM	#1608
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,540 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,139 Thanked 9,932 Times in 2,512 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Today is the 31st anniversary of when I earned the title, "Marine". Sadly, it took me many years after that fact before I really, truly understood what that title really means. It carries over into every part of a Marine's life, even after the uniform comes off....until the day that Marine dies. It's not just the military life that requires honor, courage and commitment. It's not giving up when things get tough and it's not running away from one's problems. It's squaring your shoulders and doing what needs to be done and then taking responsibility for what is done, no matter what the consequences. It's a loyalty to friends and family.....and to other Marines. It's the courage and humility to say "I'm sorry". Semper Fidelis, *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien