Post #533291 by little lost tiki on Mon, May 31, 2010 10:42 AM

"Good night Smedley D. Butler wherever you are..."
We had to say that everynight in Marine Corps bootcamp back in 82...
It wasn't until i read his "War is a Racket"
that i realized the true love he had for his country
and especially the Marines he Commanded...
And the seriousness of the actual decision to go into combat....
Smedley told it like it was...
That he was proud of his Service and his men
but had severe misgivings to some unnecessary battles and invasions....
What a brave honorable man to speak his mind
only after accomplishing his missions and career...
Class Act!

Happy Memorial Day to you all
and to all those servicemen and women out there!
Thank you for making the many sacrifices it takes to serve!
Semper Fi!