David Downing
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Referred by: From a Friend
From: VA originally, but stationed in WA
Time: 1999-04-11 15:36:11
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you to all of the
wonderful people
who are showing their support for our efforts in the Kosovo
region. Being active duty military myself (Navy), this
really means a lot. There are a lot of service members
out
there who, for whatever reason, don't have any family back
home supporting them. So when they see things like this, it
really does make a difference. So once again, my
deepest
thanks to all of you for your support, when I see things
like this it reminds me once again of why I love this
country so much.
Respectfully, David Downing, CTT1, USN
"OUR VETERANS"
"CURRENT MILITARY"
WE THE WILLING
LED BY THE UNKNOWING
DO THE IMPOSSIBLE
FOR THE UNGRATEFUL
WE HAVE DONE SO MUCH
FOR SO LONG
WITH SO LITTLE
WE ARE NOW QUALIFIED
TO DO ANYTHING
WITH NOTHING.
YOURS TRULY
THE FRUSTRATED.
"A BATTLE PRAYER"
Young Warriors; Should fate find you on the battlefield,
may your cause be a just one. May your courage not falter.
May you show mercy to your enemies. May your efforts bring
the blessings of peace. May you be triumphant and earn
victory. May your sacrifice be always appreciated. May you
endure the conflict unharmed. Should you be harmed, May
your wounds heal. Should you perish in the struggle, May
God embrace you and find a Place for you in his Kingdom.
by : Scott A.Tackett Sr.
"INFANTRYMAN'S PRAYER"
Almighty God,
whose will it is that we be leaders of men,
hear us as we come to you for guidance in this awesome
responibility.
Let us never forget our duty to the men we lead.
May we instill in them the qualities of loyalty, integrity,
and duty.
Grant us the patience in dealing with the mistakes of our
fellow man.
Give us courage,
O Lord,
in the face of danger,
keep us pure in heart,
clean in mind,
and strong in purpose.
Remind us that wisdom is not gained in an hour,
a day, or in a year,
but it is a process that continues all the days of our
lives.
Keep ever before us our goal which is not to perpetuate
war,
but to safeguard peace and preserve your great gift to man,
FREEDOM.
May you always be near to guide us in our decisions,
comfort us in our failures,
and keep us humble in our successes.
We ask your divine blessings and leadership as we discharge
the honor and responsibility of leading men in the service
of our country.
Walk close to us always,
our father,
that we may not fail.
AMEN.
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