Happy 4th to our service Men and Women
07-04-2009, 07:29 AM
#1
Line Holder
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Posts: 56
Happy 4th to our service Men and Women
On this 4th of July, I just want to take a moment to thank all you brave men and women who have/are serving in the military. I salute you for all you have done to help keep this country safe. I can't begin to think what some of you have been through protecting this country and our freedoms.
Just know that I very much appreciate your service and dedication!
Just know that I very much appreciate your service and dedication!
07-04-2009, 08:01 AM
#2
Part Time
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Chief Pilot PC-12NG
Posts: 629
Great post FL510. I too would like to give all my heart and thank you to our brave servicemen and women that are currently serving overseas and stateside. Without your sacrafices we wouldn't have the freedoms that we have today.
07-04-2009, 09:27 AM
#4
Working Class Dog
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Spares Pusher
Posts: 1,668
On Friday evenings in the Summer, my Father and I attend a local concert in the park. In this case, it is the Long Beach (CA) Municipal Band. During the concert previous to July 4th (as was last evening's), the band plays the Anthem for each branch of Service; Coast Guard, Army (me), Navy, Air Force, and Marines. During each segment, current or former members of the specific branch are requested to stand and be recognized.
Brings a tear to the eye.
To all our Service Men and Women, past and present, I salute you.
God Bless America
Brings a tear to the eye.
To all our Service Men and Women, past and present, I salute you.
God Bless America
07-04-2009, 12:23 PM
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
Posts: 13,839
On Friday evenings in the Summer, my Father and I attend a local concert in the park. In this case, it is the Long Beach (CA) Municipal Band. During the concert previous to July 4th (as was last evening's), the band plays the Anthem for each branch of Service; Coast Guard, Army (me), Navy, Air Force, and Marines. During each segment, current or former members of the specific branch are requested to stand and be recognized.
Brings a tear to the eye.
To all our Service Men and Women, past and present, I salute you.
God Bless America
Brings a tear to the eye.
To all our Service Men and Women, past and present, I salute you.
God Bless America
From Wikipedia:
The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps. It is the oldest official song in the United States military.[1] The song has an obscure origin—the words date from the 19th century, but no one knows the author. The music is from the Gendarmes' Duet from the opera Geneviève de Brabant by Jacques Offenbach, which debuted in Paris in 1859. The Marine Corps secured a copyright on the song on August 19, 1919, but it is now in the public domain.
The initial verse is "From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli." "Montezuma" refers to the Battle of Chapultepec, more commonly known as the battle which took place during the Mexican-American War; "Tripoli" refers to the First Barbary War and the Battle of Derne.
The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during events important to the Corps such as the Marine Corps birthday, promotions, and retirements. Note the line "Here's health to you and to our Corps."
The initial verse is "From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli." "Montezuma" refers to the Battle of Chapultepec, more commonly known as the battle which took place during the Mexican-American War; "Tripoli" refers to the First Barbary War and the Battle of Derne.
The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during events important to the Corps such as the Marine Corps birthday, promotions, and retirements. Note the line "Here's health to you and to our Corps."
To the others who are giving good wishes ---- thank you. We are all grateful for your appreciation and acknowledgment.
USMCFLYR
07-04-2009, 03:31 PM
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
Posts: 13,839
USMCFLYR (so far still on the road to becoming a FORMER Marine)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
