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Gentlemen,
I will be going to the PI twice next year.
Has there been any discussion or interest in doing another reunion in the PI in 2009? If so, I could start doing the ground work so we could have some information by the time of the 2008 reunion. My first trip will be in February. The second probably in June.
Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Semper FI!
Chuck Vitek |
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Monday, February 26, 2007
A Marine Prayer
Dick Wilson proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 through 1962 and has been a firm and enthusiastic supporter of the Corps ever since. One of the ways he does this is by volunteering with the Omaha detachment of the Marine Corps League. In this service, Dick takes time from his work (he's still doing woodworking and construction at age 70) to do color guard duty at the funerals of fellow Marines.
Recently, while bemoaning yet again the vapid verses that so often adorn the funeral program (greeting card poems that lacked both theological backbone and a manly respect for the unique character of the Marine's service to his country), Dick decided to write something more relevant and meaningful.
I think you'll agree with me that he succeeded.
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A Marine Prayer
Almighty God, Father of the fatherless, now take me home.
I was what others could not be.
I went where others feared to go and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, but gave hope, security and freedom to all.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear and experienced the warm comfort of Your love and protection through it all.
I have enjoyed the sweet taste of life, comrades, love of country, Your guiding ha nd and word.
I have cried, failed, pained, loved and hoped. I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. But, what we are in life echoes into eternity.
I humbly offer that with Your guidance I have done my duty and lived with the grateful pride of what I am - A United States Marine.
Deep sea and sod for now hold our bodies, but You, O Lord, guard our souls until that final day when all stand before You guilty, and for those who believe, receive the gift of forgiveness and Eternal Life.
Almighty God, Father of Love, through the precious blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I pray You now take me home. For You have proven to be "Always Faithful."
Semper Fidelis |
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The SBM Website |
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like it. We have a Bulletin Board where the latest info will be posted (the first thing you
heard in most units was “read the Bulletin Board daily”). The the Subic Bay Marines roster
is now on the web site, check it out. Since we do not publish your street address, or telephone
number, If you see someone you know, and want to contact them, e-mail the Interim Secretary
at jimsbm@cox.net and you will be put in touch. If you have any suggestions re the web site,
submit them to the Interim Secretary at jimsbm@cox.net for consideration. Remember, if you
don’t have a computer, probably everybody has a local library that can get you online with
www.subicbaymarines.com. Check it out. Sign the Guest Book.
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