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1. #511680
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:08 am, Mojave Mark said:

   In Flanders fields the poppies blow
   Between the crosses, row on row
   That mark our place; and in the sky
   The larks, still bravely singing, fly
   Scarce heard amid the guns below.

   We are the Dead. Short days ago
   We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
   Loved and were loved, and now we lie
   In Flanders fields.

   Take up our quarrel with the foe:
   To you from failing hands we throw
   The torch; be yours to hold it high.
   If ye break faith with us who die
   We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
   In Flanders fields.

   ***

   The same group of murderers who did this to our brave Marines is the same group of murderers who are about to be paid billions if Obambi is elected. God have mercy on us all.

2. #511681
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:13 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

   A wobbly response netted more of the same. Whatever happened to speak softly and carry a big stick?

3. #511682
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 am, OldSailor said:

   <> To comrades, gone but NEVER forgotten. Semper Fi!

4. #511684
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 am, Socky said:

   I can’t help but think when Joe “Brick Tamland” Biden says, “There’s going to be an international crisis, and it’s not going to be obvious at first that we’re right,” he’s saying that when a major terrorist attack happens, do not expect the Obama Regime to retaliate.

5. #511687
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 am, sonofdy said:

   They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
   Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn*.
   At the going down of the sun and in the morning
   We will remember them.
   We will remember them.
   ————————–

   Sleep well brothers.

6. #511688
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 am, BobK said:

   Thanks for this Michelle. No, they will not be forgotten.

7. #511691
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:19 am, skpman15 said:

   MM, thanks for the reminder of those who served and fell at the hands of bastards dastards without courage to fight our Marines.

8. #511693
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:21 am, MarkD said:

   Semper Fi, Marines.

   The failure to avenge these men is the one legacy of President Reagan that I neither understand nor condone. Justice screams for a crater in Tehran filled with the bodies of those who ordered this, and the attack on our embassy.

9. #511694
   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:21 am, Truesoldier said:

   Thanks Michelle. It is events in our Nations history such as this, Pearl Harbor and 9/11 that should never be forgotten least they be repeated!

   On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 am, Socky said:
   I can’t help but think when Joe “Brick Tamland” Biden says, “There’s going to be an international crisis, and it’s not going to be obvious at first that we’re right,” he’s saying that when a major terrorist attack happens, do not expect the Obama Regime to retaliate.

   Actually Obama was tested with an international crisis back in August of this year and failed.

10. #511695
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:21 am, cpodug said:

    The daughter of a friend of mine is enlisting in the Marines, and will be leaving for boot camp in January. I am trying now to give her some sense of the history and honor of the services, the Marines in particular. I will be forwarding this link to her.

    “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

    May they rest in peace.

11. #511701
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:26 am, flaming_o said:

    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 am, Socky said:

    I’m convinced Joe Biden is lowering our expectations. We’ve been terrorist-attack free (since 9/11) under GWB. I believe Biden is saying “Don’t be surprised if Obama drops the ball.” Or maybe he means “when”.

12. #511702
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:27 am, Misscheryl said:

    When someone complains to me that Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11, my response is the war in Iraq isn’t just about 9/11!

    God speed and we here at home will do what we can to make sure this country remains the same one you died for!

13. #511704
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:29 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    All gave some and some gave all. These Marines definitely gave all. May they rest in peace.

14. #511706
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:30 am, srhoades said:

    Thank-you for posting this, Michelle, these men are too often forgotten. If anyone is ever in Israel, I encourage you to go to Haifa. There is a garden of trees outside the city — one tree for every US Service man killed during this attack. My platoon had the honor or representing the Marine Corps in a ceremony held the in 1994. They were planting another tree for a Marine major who was hanged by jihadis the year before.

15. #511711
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:36 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Our dead do cry out for revenge. But we have no current or potential Leadership for such a fight.

    Twenty-five years ago we had the specter of the Soviet Union tempering all our responses.
    Regardless, with the growth of the New Russia, China, Iran and other mohammedan groups I fear the threat grows. We have not done well. We need to reduce our exposure starting with controlling immigration.
    —
    America First
    America Alone
    America Come Home

16. #511712
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:37 am, bilgerat said:

    May the brave souls lost in that horrific attack rest in peace.

    Gone but not forgotten.

17. #511715
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:42 am, pueblo1032 said:

    This is a part of OUR history, we should never forget… Yet, how many questions on TERRORISM or ISLAMO FACISTS have been asked in the last three DEBATES??? Almost the forgotten war… May our BRAVE MARINES from Beirut rest in peace… SEMPER FI!!!

18. #511716
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:44 am, MichaelO said:

    My brother was supposed to be in that building 40 minutes later and he normally was early. Instead he had to help sort through and identify body parts of friends.

    As dearly as I love Reagan (may he rest in peace), this mission was flawed from the beginning and a mistake given the conditions on the ground and the small force used. That takes nothing oway from my brother and the brave friends he lost.

    It was also the opening shot on the war in which we are still engaged in; a war we will lose considerable ground in if Obama is elected. That is why we have to vote for McCain, even if some of us need to hold our noses doing so. We don’t need any more Beiruts.

19. #511718
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:47 am, tre said:

    Psalm 23
    A psalm of David.
    1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
    2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
    he leads me beside quiet waters,

    3 he restores my soul.
    He guides me in paths of righteousness
    for his name’s sake.

    4 Even though I walk
    through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
    I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

    5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
    You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.

    6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
    all the days of my life,
    and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
    forever.

    You’ve walked though the valley of the shadow of death.
    Now, you’re dwelling in the house of the Lord.

20. #511724
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:56 am, Flyoverman said:

    It is good to remember who did it. It is good to remember the sacrifice of those brave Marines, soldiers and sailors. God bless all of them.

    It is also essential to remember the lessons learned that resulted in officers not properly securing their perimeter and creating such and inviting target by not tactically disbursing their people. Some basic fundamentals got ignored by leaders and their people paid for it.

    Those lessons learned need to be remembered as well. They have been, thankfully, but I hope we never forget them either.

21. #511736
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:08 am, zyzzyg said:

    Those who lost their lives should be honored and remembered. Though, I wonder, is it fair to say that we cut and ran from Lebanon?

    Sen Obama wants to increase our efforts in Afghanistan, and decrease our efforts in Iraq. So, I am not sure if it is fair to say that he wants to pull out and “end” the war, and not win it.

    16 Saudi Arabians, on the orders of a Saudi Arabian, living in Afghanistan, a country in league with Pakistan, ruled by Musharraf, who came to power in a coup, highjacked airplanes and used them as weapons against us. Who would you attack? Morrocco?

    As for the War on Terror, it is about who, what, where and how. We all know why.

    We went into Iraq and achieved every objective we set out to achieve. Unfortunately, the bar has been set higher and higher with each passing day.

    As for Sen Obama wanting to understand, it is more a reflection of our compassion as a nation. When we enter into combat we are cautious and strive to minimize collateral damage. I suppose he attempted to remind us of our better angels, because my first thought was that a nuclear response would have best served us sated my anger.

    Finally, understanding does not mean we do not kick in doors and take out the bad guys.

22. #511746
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:16 am, formerwm said:

    Why must we understand and have compassion for people who want to kill us and our children and our way of life? I do not even understand people like zyzzyg and Obama. As a former marine this was a black day for all of us. I cried like a baby for brothers I never knew. Every year I remember them. May they all rest in peace and God bless the families they left behind.

23. #511747
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:18 am, rommsey said:

    God bless their sacrifice. I hope one day we all can unite to annihilate Hezbollah and other enemies of the United States and Freedom and Liberty in general.

24. #511752
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:21 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    On October 23rd, 2008 at 9:29 am, 30 pcs of silver said:
    All gave some and some gave all. These Marines definitely gave all. May they rest in peace.

    I just realized that I inadvertently excluded some heroes from my tribute. I meant no disrespect. I pray that all of them RIP.

25. #511755
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:23 am, nuss said:

    Obama and people who think like him simply don’t understand that you cannot reason with terrorists whether they are Americans (William Ayers, Timothy McVeigh) or islamic jihadists like the suicide truck bomber in Beirut. Obama’s friend Ayers believes (still believes) that murdering innocent, defenseless people is justified if it helps to force their sick, irrational, view of the World on other people. Jihadists/terrorists should be attacked without preconditions, without hesitation, without mercy, and without regrets. To hell with Obama and his terrorists friends.

26. #511757
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:23 am, doppelganglander said:

    One of those young Marines was the younger brother of a close high school friend of mine. He was also a Marine and accompanied his brother’s body back to the States. RIP Sean.

27. #511764
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:28 am, kcnut said:

    Rip we will crush these monster. Russia will come around if another beslan attack happen.

28. #511772
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:34 am, Viper1 said:

    God speed brothers.

29. #511783
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am, rightwingmom said:

    Michelle,

    Thank you for this solemn reminder.

    My prayers go out to the surviving family members of our nation’s best.

    My the grace of our Lord sustain them on this day.

30. #511788
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:43 am, RabbidSquirrel said:

    25 years already. This one event was the main reason as to why I eventually joined the Corps.

31. #511792
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:44 am, jamesgreenidge said:

    God rest them all.

    I only regret some many disillusioned gullible souls so hate Bush that they’d vote in a Pied Piper of Peace and Compassion and throw out the gains of all our blood shed over there.

    Please vote McCain!

    James Greenidge
    Queens NY
    A Thompson man who MUST vote McCain

32. #511803
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:51 am, huhwhat said:

    Another sad day of tears for those who should not die in vain or ever, ever be forgotten.

33. #511809
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:53 am, DBNinKY said:

    My prayers and best wishes for these brave soldiers and to the families.

    Not to get political, but I’ve not read a word anyplace about the anniversary of the bombing, outside of this site. Am I just overlooking it?

34. #511810
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 am, rlongenbach said:

    MichaelO said… It was also the opening shot on the war in which we are still engaged in

    I have to disagree. I think the opening shot was fired in 1784/1785 when the Barbary pirates decided to demand ransoms for our ships.

    Even the Congress was told back then: “It was written in their Koran, that all nations which had not acknowledged the Prophet were sinners, whom it was the right and duty of the faithful to plunder and enslave; and that every mussulman who was slain in this warfare was sure to go to paradise. He said, also, that the man who was the first to board a vessel had one slave over and above his share, and that when they sprang to the deck of an enemy’s ship, every sailor held a dagger in each hand and a third in his mouth; which usually struck such terror into the foe that they cried out for quarter at once.”

    Yes, our Marines landed on their shores back then with the Navy led by Old Ironsides, and while we won that battle, the war had just begun.

35. #511815
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:55 am, Romeo13 said:

    As a Member of MARG 2-83…

    Thanks for remembering.

36. #511825
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:01 am, zorro said:

    May God the Father Almighty rest their Souls and comfort their families.

37. #511826
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:01 am, Drews2Cents said:

    Michelle, thank you for this reminder.

    I would like to also remember the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia.

    At the time, I was a young Marine floating around in the Sea of Japan with the 31st MEU, unaware that a good friend from high school would be seriously wounded.

    He was an Air Force MP and just had been relieved of duty and returned to his room when the bomb went off. The blast threw him across the room and schrapnel tore through his legs. He had a very long recovery. I thank God that I am still able to talk to him today. Some of his buddies didn’t survive.

    As far as the bombing, it was a Hizbolah group that smuggled arms into Saudi from Lebanon. The stupid thing, they weren’t allowed to be “locked and loaded” outside the compound.

    That’s one of the reasons why when asked what I did when I was in the military I say, “Nothing, I served under Clinton.”

    1983, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2001… 25 years and the Democrats still don’t get it. They want to kill us!

38. #511829
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:03 am, Misscheryl said:

    1983, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2001… 25 years and the Democrats still don’t get it. They want to kill us!

    That’s because dammit – it doesn’t fit into their idea of utopia by Gawd!

39. #511832
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:05 am, Phiber0p said:

    Rest in peace to ALL of my fallen Marine Corps brothers and fellow soldiers. /salute

    Thank you Michelle for posting this.

40. #511852
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:12 am, formerwm said:

    I do not read every comment, but today I did. I am proud to be an American today, yesterday and everyday that I live. The above comments are heartfelt and once again I had a good cry.

41. #511853
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:12 am, BadIdeaGuy said:

    Michelle, thanks for posting this.

    We lost 241 on 12-23-83, and God only knows how many since 2003 to Iranian- equipped Iraqi insurgents, yet knowing that, the frontrunner for POTUS considers them not to be a threat?

    God bless the USMC, and God help us if Barack Obama is elected. (actually, ditto for a McCain Presidency)

42. #511883
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 am, SSG David Medzyk said:

    Hooah, Dogs….hooah.

43. #511884
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 am, RabbidSquirrel said:

    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:01 am, Drews2Cents said:

    I would like to also remember the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia.
    .
    .
    As far as the bombing, it was a Hizbolah group that smuggled arms into Saudi from Lebanon. The stupid thing, they weren’t allowed to be “locked and loaded” outside the compound.

    They didnt learn – heres an example.

    Just days before Khobar, we were in what I consider to be a hostile country, training “allies”. Our entire security force was ordered off of the ship to conduct the training. BUT we had to leave ALL OF OUR AMMUNITION on the ship so that we wouldnt offend our host country’s sensibilities. (Well……. we officially “left our ammo” behind, that is)

    Lets just say, that one of our warships could have been seized with a BB-gun that day. You all have no idea how many USS Coles there could have been, it wasnt a chance occurence.

    But dont worry, just go back to sleep. The world will love us unconditionally on November 5th.

44. #511894
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:32 am, Marc said:

    The military knew that it had to have good security around the perimeter of the barracks. But the State Department would not allow it and said it would smack of occupation and might “anger the moderate Arabs”. So only one unarmed soldier, who was a kid from Connecticut, was allowed outside the barracks. And Hezbollah could not believe that the US State Department was knuckling under to every Hezbollah demand. Some months after the mass murder, the New York Times did an exhaustive report on the security failures that led to the mass murder. In addition, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger would not allow US soldiers who were wounded to be airlifted to Israeli hospitals, which were only minutes away. The Rambam Hospital in Haifa specialized in treating terrorism victims and offered its services. Weinberger decided that the Saudi princes might be upset if we did this so he issued orders that all wounded soldiers be airlifted to Germany, which was hours away. Bill Safire wrote a column at the time about how Weinberger’s Arabist policies may have led to the needless death of American soldiers who could have been treated quickly and efficiently in Israel. The whole episode was a disgrace.

45. #511904
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:36 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Fair winds and following seas, my Marines.
    Forgive an old Jarhead this one act in this thread, I mean the utmost respect to those of other services who I would proudly stand beside on the wall, but if I may just include these lyrics:

    From the Halls of Montezuma
    To the Shores of Tripoli;
    We fight our country’s battles
    In the air, on land and sea;
    First to fight for right and freedom
    And to keep our honor clean;
    We are proud to claim the title
    of United States Marine.

    Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze
    From dawn to setting sun;
    We have fought in ev’ry clime and place
    Where we could take a gun;
    In the snow of far-off Northern lands
    And in sunny tropic scenes;
    You will find us always on the job–
    The United States Marines.

    Here’s health to you and to our Corps
    Which we are proud to serve
    In many a strife we’ve fought for life
    And never lost our nerve;
    If the Army and the Navy
    Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
    They will find the streets are guarded
    By United States Marines.

    God’s blessings on these fine Marines, and blessings to all who have served, or will serve. Never forget. I will not submit!

46. #511933
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:49 am, cpodug said:

    Bravo Zulu, MNUSMCDavid. May they always have fair winds and following seas, and may the wind be always at their backs. Regardless of the service, they are my brothers, too.

47. #511938
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:51 am, chapoutier said:

    Since we are talking about Marines here:

    Murtha is in big trouble. Finally did some polling and he is leading by only 5 points.

48. #511940
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:52 am, rocketman said:

    I always wondered why / how the Marines failed to properly secure their perimeter around the barracks. In my limited Army basic training the combat experienced drill / training sergeant always taught us to think like the enemy would. Survey the scene, and plan to slow down / take out any potential attack. The Marines I knew were much better trained in this than us Army guys–they were fighters, I was an engineer.

    The answer was provided above–political and U.S. State Department “sensitivities” overrode good military judgement–and hundreds of our people paid the price for “foggy bottom”’s errors. The State Department seems useless to me–and dangerous to our country. Unchain the military and let them do their jobs for us.

    It will suck bigtime to be in the military when the O’Bummer wins–much more political correctness. However, a few well spoken words from the Messiah will change the hearts of the terrorists who continue the 1400 year long war against all non Muslims. Change you can believe in is coming soon!

    John Bibb

49. #511951
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:56 am, zyzzyg said:

    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:16 am, formerwm said:

    I do not even understand people like zyzzyg and Obama.

    What don’t you understand, exactly? If you have a question I will answer it directly. Do you not understand the following from my post?

    “…understanding does not mean we do not kick in doors and take out the bad guys.”

    Ummm, someone did wrong. They have to suffer the consequences of their actions. They should be punished. Period.

50. #511954
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 11:59 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Chap

    I know we disagree on many things, but thanks for giving us this information….. I believe that what goes around comes around, and whatever any one believes politically what Murtha did was beyond the pale. Admittedly, I have a jaundiced view. but thank you just the same.

51. #512035
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:34 pm, Azygos said:

    I was not a Marine I was a Zoomie. Still, To Fallen Comrades

52. #512054
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm, Leatherneck said:

    Thank you for posting this. This is the reason I joined my beloved Marine Corp. G-d’s speed to the families of the victims from moon god worship.

    Keep letting them in Condi.

53. #512064
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm, Jason L. said:

    If Sen. Obama wins the white House, I expect that international “test” Sen. Biden speaks of to involve nuclear weapons in US Soil.

    God Save the USA.

54. #512069
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:49 pm, jkline23 said:

    God bless them and the families affected by this terrorist act.

    It is very sad we, the USA, didn’t seem to learn anything from this.

    God bless,

    JRK

55. #512077
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:52 pm, CC said:

    Michelle, thanks for the reminder although I’ve often thought of this terrible incident. I remember the day it happened, and the rage and sorrow I felt.

    I’m thinking of the hundreds of families who were so deeply affected by this utterly senseless, cowardly act, carried out by murdering thugs.

56. #512082
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:54 pm, tuffy said:

    Thank you for the list, Michelle.

57. #512123
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 1:24 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm, Jason L. said:

    If Sen. Obama wins the white House, I expect that international “test” Sen. Biden speaks of to involve nuclear weapons in US Soil.

    Hopefully if it does, it starts in California and Washington

    I’ll post the coordinates if I need to.

58. #512136
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 1:34 pm, Mulligan said:

    Thanks for posting this Michelle. God bless the families left behind, and all the brave heroes who died that day.

59. #512139
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm, mhpaslay said:

    Our Father Who art in Heaven, we ask Thy blessing upon those of our departed Marines, FMF Corpsmen and all other Military Personnel who have preceded us in death. Especially, Heavenly Father, we beseech Thee on behalf of those who died in battle with none of their dear ones to comfort them and with little opportunity to prepare to report before Thy judgment throne. For all of our fellow Marines, FMF Corpsmen and all other Military Personnel who faithfully served our Country and who sacrificed and bled that our people might have freedom, justice, and the right to worship Thee in their own way. We pray for Thy tender care and the everlasting hope that some day we may be reunited at Thy feet in Peace and that war and all the attendant evils will no more demand the sacrifice of the flower of human kind. Thou hast said unto us, “Greater love hath no man that he lay down his life for his friend.” Reward those of our Marines, FMF Corpsmen and all other Military Personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice of their life, a way possible only with Thee, for we know Thy ways are just.

60. #512140
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm, Hangfire said:

    I was at sea aboard USS Skate, a submarine, when news of the attack came in. For days we expected a mod to our orders; we expected to deploy toward the Gulf.

    Those orders never came.

61. #512168
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Whatever happened to speak softly and carry a big stick?

    It’s been replaced by Speak with nuance, and carry a limp wrist.

62. #512170
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    I was at a Buffalo Bills game when the news broke.

    I remember how silent 80,000 shocked people could be, I remember the wind in the stadium trying to lift the huge flag the high school band was holding on the field.

    I remember taps softly drifting up from the field, mixed with the tears in the stands.

    Little did I know that years later I’d be a target of those bastards in the Khobar Towers.

    Little did I dream that I’d be denied the chance to shoot back by a spineless administration.

    Little did I imagine someone who hallucinates that we drove Hezbollah out of Lebanon would be in line for vice president.

    Little could I perceive that America is preparing to surrender to them.

    Lord have mercy on our souls, because Allah isn’t going to.

63. #512193
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:24 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    Little did I know that years later I’d be a target of those bastards in the Khobar Towers.

    We drove past Dhahran a few days later and I asked my liaison to divert into downtown – but we had somewhere to be and he didnt think it was a good idea to go in and play tourist.

64. #512214
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:43 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Little did I imagine someone who hallucinates that we drove Hezbollah out of Lebanon would be in line for vice president.

    The “Shut up white boy” lady – one can well imagine – hasn’t had a thought ever concerning the big picture, nor even remotely has a clue much beyond “gimme”. She is emblematic of much of the left’s constituency which consists of truly ignorant people waiting for someone to give them something. The party that promises the most gets their vote. “Spread the wealth around” isn’t scary for them, it’s their mantra. And so we have Obama and Biden, close to being elected. One smart and dangerous, the other stupid and dangerous.

65. #512219
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:45 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    Thanks for the remembrance, Michelle. I choked up a bit upon watching the Vent. We cannot forget.

66. #512221
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:47 pm, FireBlogger said:

    Thank you for posting this today Michelle.

67. #512222
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:47 pm, Jaded said:

    No they are not forgotten and neither are the members of their families who gave all so that we might live the American dream….thank you to those families.

68. #512227
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:51 pm, rightwingrocker said:

    Michelle,

    Thanks for the tribute to the great soldiers who fought to preserve our freedom and way of life.

    Shame those in Washington are fighting to destroy the same.

    KEYES/ROHRBOUGH ‘08

    RWR
    http://www.rightwingrocker.com

69. #512233
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 2:55 pm, emjem24 said:

    RIP brave Marines. You are not forgotten by your brothers and sisters in arms.

    I wonder how many Americans even remember Beirut? Or even care? Or is it a far away place that doesn’t affect them or their lives?

    These last 8 years I’ve learned the brutal reality that many Americans don’t give a sh!t about anything or anybody but themselves. With a few exceptions, Americans have become selfish and inward-looking. They’ve become revisionists instead of visionaries. When faced with adversity or hardship they whine and complain while our military members do the fighting and dying.

    I never used to think that Americans could be this way until I married a military member and found out first-hand the total ignorance and hysterical blindness of people who have no exposure to the military. I feel sad that everything that military members and their families have given is derided and looked down on by their fellow Americans.

    I think this is why the military takes care of its own because they know that the civilian leadership and civilians at large can’t and won’t accept the necessity of a standing military in today’s world.

70. #512241
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 3:00 pm, bear1909 said:

    Tell me that Barack will stand firm against Moslem rats here in the US even. His “black” Moslem supporters in Philadelphia are using the mosques to foment “enclaves” right here in the US. Barack rents his campaign headquarters from these fleas.

    Enough. And NEVER FORGET.

    Bear1909

71. #512300
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 3:21 pm, kevrobin45 said:

    From a Dad with one in Army and 1 in Navy. Thank you for paying the full price! And thank you families for paying the full price. God Bless America!

72. #512310
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 3:25 pm, Old Scout said:

    I am sorry to say it – the commander of the marines made a horrible error in not properly blockading the barracks, for which he was quietly disciplined many months later.

    Ask any sergeant with combat experience – they will tell you that the cardinal rule is to spread your men out, to limit the harm one shell can do.

    I’m no military man, but I heard enough from veterans to believe that there is a way for an to deal with dangerous and idiotic orders.

73. #512318
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 3:27 pm, Atlas Shrugged said:

    “God and Soldier, all men adore in time of danger and not before. When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted.”

    This Marine (Ret) thanks you for remembering and supporting those who defend and have defended our country! Semper Fi!

74. #512378
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 3:52 pm, ammo john said:

    We went to James Faulk’s funeral when I was growing up in Panama City. One of my friends that was in the USMC JROTC program with me played taps. That was the first military funeral I’ve been to. Now, I try to go to as many as I can with the Patriot Guard Riders.

    God Bless America

75. #512410
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 4:04 pm, bear1909 said:

    In 1968 and 1969, I was a 13-14 year old Catholic altar boy here in a Bay Area parish. We lost 238 boys in Nam in those 2 years. I later met a vet from New Jersey where they lost over 400 in those two years.

    I served at nearly all of those funerals in my parish. Sometimes there were as many as 5 caskets for one service. They were 18 and 19 year old Marines.

    Not only did they serve and make the ultimate sacrifice- their families served and gave the ultimate sacrifice: their first born.

    Just this last week, at a tribal ceremony in Central California, the leadership held a closing ceremony for the American Indian vets who have gone on and who were with us there to end our year together.

    My nephew was at Fallujah. He served for 18 months in Iraq. He is stronger for it. But he will never forget what he had to do to defeat the enemy.
    May we never forget that we have enemies for whom death in Jihad is their only preferred alternative to life.

    We do not forget our warriors. Ever. Let us not forget our warriors who protect us by doing what many in this country BELIEVE is irrelevant if we would just “talk” to them. It’s insulting.

    Bear1909 out.

76. #512448
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 4:23 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Unfortunately, the American populace is fast becoming unable to remember….. the culture of cowardice is slowly;y coming back. We who served, fought and are still breathing must take up the banner and knock some sense into heads. It’s a shame we have to fight again… but if we must…. we will.

77. #512767
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 7:47 pm, Pickle said:

    Not 241.

    299.

    58 French paratroopers were also killed in this cowardly attack.

    Since their people seem to have forgotten them, and the lessons that should have been learned, let’s not.

78. #512910
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 10:25 pm, WestCoastCoconut said:

    Thanks Michelle for remembering these fine brave Marines, Sailors and Soldiers.
    Please never let their sacrifice be forgotten. I was three weeks out from going to boot camp when this happen and readied my soul and family if this were to happen to me.

    Semper Fi!

79. #513039
    On October 24th, 2008 at 3:25 am, radio relay said:

    God Bless and rest in peace my Brothers! You deserve it.

    We remember….

    Semper Fidelis

80. #513380
    On October 24th, 2008 at 10:49 am, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    It might have been Reagan who sent the Marines in, as part of a peace deal to save Beirut from destruction by the Israelis because the PLO cowards were hiding among civilians, but it is Jimmy Carter who allowed an American hating regime in Iran, that sponsored Hezb’Allah as their version of the French Foreign Legion, who bears responsibility.