I saw this on YouTube and had to share it. I’m a Marine. Although I got out in the mid 80’s, another Marine client of mine sternly lectured me to never use the term “ex-Marine,” because you are a Marine for life. He was in his seventies, served during the Korean conflict, and had a desk full of Marine paraphernalia. I never really thought of it that way before, but it seems that as the years go on, I find myself more and more prideful and respectful of the honor I had in serving this country in that uniform.
I was in the corps during Ronald Reagan’s term in office, and thank God. I have a lot of respect and admiration for the men and women serving today who have to hold their nose and serve under someone who lacks any leadership skills, cannot verify their citizenship, and thinks the proper way to acknowledge a military salute is with a hip handshake (see inauguration day). This comparison shows the difference in attitude of our fighting men and women when a false prophet is in charge. Say what you will about GW, but he had nothing but respect and admiration for the people in the military. Semper Fi.