dvpj
23 December 2000, 08:01
Well gentlemen another holiday is upon us and we find ourselves looking at a computer monitor in the comfort of our homes, rooms, and offices.
I know that I speak for us all when I find myself complaining about the cold outside, or the slow mail service, or the lines at the cash register; I remember those many nights long ago and in far away places with unpronouncable names how I wanted to be standing in that line at a cash register.
Boys it is that time of year when we should all look at a globe or map of the world and think of our shipmates and dive buddies out there and wish them the safest of all holidays. Each and everyday I count myself among the lucky that; I can walk and use my hands, that I am here at home, and with my friends and family.
I went to the faculty Christmas party the other night here. The food and liquor were to excess, and the celebration was obscene. We all enjoyed ourselves. At one point a history prof (former Marine Col.), who has a prostethetic leg, came to me and asked me to join him outside. We walked together and stood and looked to the stars and said a prayer for our the men and women around the world keeping our festive night free. We then raised our glasses and toasted our fallen brethren. When we turned to walk back in, most of the party goers had stopped and were watching us. It was moving, and I nearly choked up.
Fellas as much as we look at civilians with distain when they don't understand us; they do.
Lets spend some time this holiday season looking at the moon and stars at night and thinking about the soldier, sailor, airman, and marine who'll be looking at the same moon and stars that we are, and send them a wish and a prayer for a safe, happy, and uneventful hoilday.
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I know that I speak for us all when I find myself complaining about the cold outside, or the slow mail service, or the lines at the cash register; I remember those many nights long ago and in far away places with unpronouncable names how I wanted to be standing in that line at a cash register.
Boys it is that time of year when we should all look at a globe or map of the world and think of our shipmates and dive buddies out there and wish them the safest of all holidays. Each and everyday I count myself among the lucky that; I can walk and use my hands, that I am here at home, and with my friends and family.
I went to the faculty Christmas party the other night here. The food and liquor were to excess, and the celebration was obscene. We all enjoyed ourselves. At one point a history prof (former Marine Col.), who has a prostethetic leg, came to me and asked me to join him outside. We walked together and stood and looked to the stars and said a prayer for our the men and women around the world keeping our festive night free. We then raised our glasses and toasted our fallen brethren. When we turned to walk back in, most of the party goers had stopped and were watching us. It was moving, and I nearly choked up.
Fellas as much as we look at civilians with distain when they don't understand us; they do.
Lets spend some time this holiday season looking at the moon and stars at night and thinking about the soldier, sailor, airman, and marine who'll be looking at the same moon and stars that we are, and send them a wish and a prayer for a safe, happy, and uneventful hoilday.
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