is just fine because we shall be here, prepared to fight when our country needs us again. And we ask for nothing. That's what it takes to be a Marine.
General George S. Patton could not have said it any better when he said, "The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country."
If it weren't for these crazy, foolhardy, vulgar, wild, gutsy, braggarts who joined the Marine Corps, we would not have a country, a free country! A free Country that allows others to call us names. We have protected this country and died for you. Thank you for that honor!
By: Martin E. Shaprio- RVN 1965/66, 1stBn, 9th Marines.
"ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE"
This article was sent to me by William A. Powers - 1stSqd 1stPlt 9/51 - 9/52 in the memory of:
Cpl David B. Champagne USMC, the only Rhode Island Marine awarded the Medal of Honor. KIA Korea 28 May 1952.
Further on this subject I continue to hear some referring to a MARINE as a "Former or Ex". To be sure there aren't either, as stated above "ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE."
We were taught that when we completed Basic Training, or at least when I did! Bill
FROM MY DESK
I received this email from Greg Rooney the son of Colonel John T. Rooney, USMC (Ret). He is a Marine pilot who
General George S. Patton could not have said it any better when he said, "The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country."
If it weren't for these crazy, foolhardy, vulgar, wild, gutsy, braggarts who joined the Marine Corps, we would not have a country, a free country! A free Country that allows others to call us names. We have protected this country and died for you. Thank you for that honor!
By: Martin E. Shaprio- RVN 1965/66, 1stBn, 9th Marines.
"ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE"
This article was sent to me by William A. Powers - 1stSqd 1stPlt 9/51 - 9/52 in the memory of:
Cpl David B. Champagne USMC, the only Rhode Island Marine awarded the Medal of Honor. KIA Korea 28 May 1952.
Further on this subject I continue to hear some referring to a MARINE as a "Former or Ex". To be sure there aren't either, as stated above "ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE."
We were taught that when we completed Basic Training, or at least when I did! Bill
FROM MY DESK
I received this email from Greg Rooney the son of Colonel John T. Rooney, USMC (Ret). He is a Marine pilot who
now fly's for Delta Airlines.
"Hi Shifty, glad I got the correct email finally!
Grandpa John will be celebrating 90 big ones on Jun 9th (actual BD on 6/10, but after so long who cares?). We're still working on plans for his birthday, but know he'd love to hear from any/all 1/7 types, especially those of Korean 'vintage.) We at least got him to commit to a party in S. Cal (vs. Wyoming where he has been spending his summers with his "Big" sister Lucille, 13 month his senior). (CO of 1/7 back around Apr 1951 believe it was.)
His address is:
Colonel John T. Rooney, USMC 2952 Angler Lane
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-7724 jtr83@webtv.net
Take care and keep in touch. Enjoy all your emails, but don't always get a chance to respond. DL (Delta Airlines) keeps me too busy, darn it! At least I've recently figured out an escape plan for the 'not-so-perfectly-good' airlines.)
Marines it would be great if everyone who served under Colonel Rooney, when he was our Battalion Commander, a 90th Birthday card. I am sure he would enjoy hearing from you. Think about it! Semper Fi! Greg
When I was the Adjutant of Marine Barracks, Naval Base, Phila-delphia, we were responsible for the 50 Marines that were assigned the duty of escorting our "Fallen Heroes" of the Vietnam War. Our AOR (Area of responsibility) was the entire east coast to the Mississippi River,
"Hi Shifty, glad I got the correct email finally!
Grandpa John will be celebrating 90 big ones on Jun 9th (actual BD on 6/10, but after so long who cares?). We're still working on plans for his birthday, but know he'd love to hear from any/all 1/7 types, especially those of Korean 'vintage.) We at least got him to commit to a party in S. Cal (vs. Wyoming where he has been spending his summers with his "Big" sister Lucille, 13 month his senior). (CO of 1/7 back around Apr 1951 believe it was.)
His address is:
Colonel John T. Rooney, USMC 2952 Angler Lane
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-7724 jtr83@webtv.net
Take care and keep in touch. Enjoy all your emails, but don't always get a chance to respond. DL (Delta Airlines) keeps me too busy, darn it! At least I've recently figured out an escape plan for the 'not-so-perfectly-good' airlines.)
Marines it would be great if everyone who served under Colonel Rooney, when he was our Battalion Commander, a 90th Birthday card. I am sure he would enjoy hearing from you. Think about it! Semper Fi! Greg
When I was the Adjutant of Marine Barracks, Naval Base, Phila-delphia, we were responsible for the 50 Marines that were assigned the duty of escorting our "Fallen Heroes" of the Vietnam War. Our AOR (Area of responsibility) was the entire east coast to the Mississippi River,
South America and the Caribbean Islands.
These Marines were on the road almost 24/7 and not having any time for their families or rest. The breaking up of their family life and divorce rate was never ending; still they did their duty above and beyond the call
These Marines were SPECIAL and no one could not have asked anymore of them. They never complained and served our Corps admirably!
A Marine emailed me the following article and I felt it is worth sharing. It is very lengthily and will have to be published in the next few newsletters. I trust you will enjoy the story as I?
Thanks and Semper Fi! Shifty
TAKING CHANCE - PART I
By: LT COL STROBL USMCR
Chance Phelps was wearing his Saint Christopher medal when he was killed on Good Friday. Eight days later, I handed the medallion to his mother. I didn't know Chance before he died. Today, I miss him.
Over a year ago, I volunteered to escort the remains of Marines killed in Iraq should the need arise. The military provides a uniformed escort for all casualties to ensure they are delivered safely to the next of kin and are treated with dignity and respect along the way.
Thankfully, I hadn't been called on to be an escort since Operation Iraqi Freedom began. The first few weeks of April, however, had been a tough month for the Marines. On the Monday after Easter I
These Marines were on the road almost 24/7 and not having any time for their families or rest. The breaking up of their family life and divorce rate was never ending; still they did their duty above and beyond the call
These Marines were SPECIAL and no one could not have asked anymore of them. They never complained and served our Corps admirably!
A Marine emailed me the following article and I felt it is worth sharing. It is very lengthily and will have to be published in the next few newsletters. I trust you will enjoy the story as I?
Thanks and Semper Fi! Shifty
TAKING CHANCE - PART I
By: LT COL STROBL USMCR
Chance Phelps was wearing his Saint Christopher medal when he was killed on Good Friday. Eight days later, I handed the medallion to his mother. I didn't know Chance before he died. Today, I miss him.
Over a year ago, I volunteered to escort the remains of Marines killed in Iraq should the need arise. The military provides a uniformed escort for all casualties to ensure they are delivered safely to the next of kin and are treated with dignity and respect along the way.
Thankfully, I hadn't been called on to be an escort since Operation Iraqi Freedom began. The first few weeks of April, however, had been a tough month for the Marines. On the Monday after Easter I