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Scott Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 1603 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:29 pm Post subject: Unconquered Men |
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A marvelous poem posted on Mudville Gazette. Guess who the "Unconquered Men" are?
Quote: | From Swift Boats they did brave the flood,
Their flag to autumn’s breeze unfurled,
Here again, embattled sailors stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world.
Their foe no longer silence kept,
Believing that the veteran sleeps;
That Time’s assured his treason‘s swept
Down history’s stream which backward creeps.
Tween hostile banks of media’s stream,
They fixed the sights of truth’s own gun;
Seeking but their honor to redeem,
And stay the march of Judas’ son.
Their Spirit made these warriors dare
To keep their nation’s honor free,
But Time and Nature will declare
Their honored place in history.
Russ Vaughn
2d Bn, 327th Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam 65-66 |
_________________ Bye bye, Boston Straggler! |
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RMalloy PO3
Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Posts: 280
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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Truly wonderful! |
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coldwarvet Admiral
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1125 Location: Minnetonka, MN
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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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AMEN brother
Can we get a musician to put it to music? Perhaps it will get some air play. _________________ Defender of the honor of those in harms way keeping us out of harms way.
"Peace is our Profession"
Strategic Air Command - Motto
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Fort Campbell Vice Admiral
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 896
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Michael Moore on 11/3/2004 we are coming after you |
I think he already feels our hot breath on the back of his neck.
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Headhunter's Daughter Seaman Recruit
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Texas
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:34 pm Post subject: Unconquered Men |
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Thanks, Scott, for sharing that beautiful poem.
I think it represents every soldier that has served bravely in our nation's military and especially those who came home to an even greater conflict here.
I love you all, whether you were dodging bullets, flying missions or cooking meals in the Mess Halls. I love you for serving your country whether you were drafted or you volunteered - you served.
If I have never thanked you before - I thank you now. God bless you all and your brave families. You have honored your country and her citizens. _________________ Headhunter's Daughter and proud of my hero -my Dad! |
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Navy_Navy_Navy Admin
Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, Russ Vaughan! _________________ ~ Echo Juliet ~
Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
Navy woman, Navy wife, Navy mother |
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