Words that Heal

stitch · 05-28-2010, 06:15 PM

In 1975 while the last Marines were leaving South East Asia I was still in Boot Camp.
Those Men who came back and stayed in the Corps not only made me a Marine,
But they taught me lessons that they learned the hard way that would save my butt several times in years to come …. I served with many of these Vet’s for years to come.
I always felt that because of the timing of my enlistment that I owed a special debt to these Men that I could never repay.
And that the things I did endure over my ten years as a Marine were just partial payment.
This feeling was put to rest last weekend once and for all.
It’s funny how things work … Timing and all.
He and I are going to get together soon, Were’ gonna have a drink and I’m going to introduce him to cigars.
God closed a hole in my soul this week.

05-28-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Words that Heal In 1975 while the last Marines were leaving South East Asia I was still in Boot Camp. Those Men who came back and stayed in the Corps not only made me a Marine, But they taught me lessons that they learned the hard way that would save my butt several times in years to come …. I served with many of these Vet’s for years to come. I always felt that because of the timing of my enlistment that I owed a special debt to these Men that I could never repay. And that the things I did endure over my ten years as a Marine were just partial payment. This feeling was put to rest last weekend once and for all. It’s funny how things work … Timing and all. He and I are going to get together soon, Were’ gonna have a drink and I’m going to introduce him to cigars. God closed a hole in my soul this week. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.