Amen to that! We DO appreciate the efforts of our service people and I, for
one, think about, and pray for them. I have two former students presently
deployed, one on Enterprise and one on Eisenhower. Letter from Enterprise
tonite saying they're O.K. and really appreciate our thoughts. So if you know
someone, -write them. They make it possible for us to have the freedom
----- to enjoy or LBC's!
Dave Woerpel
59 :()
Keith Turk wrote:
> Thank you for your thoughts... On Dec 7 of this year I had another
> thought.... how bout a "thank you" to your fathers... and loved ones or you
> for that matter... we are typing in the English language and it is through
> their efforts that we have this option..
>
> After 6 months in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and Iraq I have the option of
> being proud once a year on the 2 of Aug when I think of the Kuwait's that
> are free today..
>
> I retired in 96 after 20 yrs as a Military Instructor Pilot in the AH-64
> apache. The folks that are out there tonight have my prayers... I know
> some of them are new and scared but based on their heritage I know we can
> count on them to do the right thing...
>
> Keith Turk CW4 (ret) BN2, AN5, AN9, Bville Camero
>
> ----------
> > From: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
> > To: Larry and Sandi Miller <millerls@email.msn.com>
> > Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: Fwd:Sailors Christmas (No LBC)
> > Date: Thursday, December 17, 1998 4:55 PM
> >
> > Great little story, We all owe a thank you to those whom this day stand
> > in harms way so we can celebrate Christmas in Peace . Merry Christmas to
> > all the Americans whom Serve our country, The Elliott Family
> >
> > Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:
> >
> > > Twas the night before Christmas, and he lived in a crowd,
> > > In a 40 man berthing, with shipmates so loud.
> > > I had come in the exhaust stack with presents to give,
> > > And to see just who in this rack did live.
> > >
> > > I looked all about, and a strange sight I did see,
> > > No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
> > > No stockings were hung, just boots close at hand,
> > > On the bulkhead hung pictues of far distant lands.
> > >
> > > He had medals and badges and awards of all kind,
> > > And a sobering thought came into my mind.
> > > For this place was different, it was so dark and dreary,
> > > I had found the home of a Sailor, this I could see clearly.
> > >
> > > The Sailor lay sleeping, silent and alone,
> > > Curled up in his rack, dreaming of home.
> > > The face was so gentle, the berthing in such good order,
> > > But not how I pictured a United States Sailor.
> > >
> > > Was this the hero whom I saw on TV?
> > > Defending his country so we all could be free?
> > > I realized the families that I've seen this night,
> > > Owed their lives to these sailors who were willing to fight.
> > >
> > > Soon round the world, the children would play,
> > > And grownups would celebrate a new Christmas Day.
> > > They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
> > > Because of the Sailors, like the one lying here.
> > >
> > > I couldn't help but wonder how many lay alone,
> > > On a cold Christmas Eve, on a sea far from home.
> > > The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
> > > I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
> > >
> > > The sailor awakened and I heard a rough voice,
> > > "Santa, don't cry, for this life is my choice."
> > > "Defend, the seas this day, the peace do I keep."
> > > The sailor then rolled over and drifted to sleep,
> > > I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
> > >
> > > I kept watch for hours so silent, so still,
> > > And we both shivered from the night's cold chill.
> > > I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night,
> > > This guardian of honor so willing to fight.
> > >
> > > Then the Sailor rolled over and with a voice soft and pure,
> > > Whispered, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day, All is Secure."
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > "There's no downside to being nice."
> > > - Sandra Bullock
> >
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