Chandler#81 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The scene: Tuns Tavern, Philadelphia, November 10th, 1775. A few sailors and hired guards assemble to resolve an ever increasing problem with thievery on board vessels in the port. Likely swilling steins of brew, they discuss the M.O. of the robbers. The bastages sneak up behind guards and decapitate them with a looped piano wire. The new guard will have to be an official branch of the Navy to assure pay and legitimacy. They determine the best defense to these sneak attacks is to fasten a strap of leather around their necks, to ward off the initial attack then utilize the shock factor to gut the S.O.B.'s. I presume, as they departed the bar that night, intoxicated with the possibility of this endeavor, they created a little diddy about the Army and Navy looking upon heavens' scene, and seeing who will be guarding the streets there. Happy 234th birthday, Marines! 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 every 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Happy Birthday Lt. Col. E.R.M. U.S.M.C. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Happy Birthday Warriors, Semper Fidelis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 To one of the greatest Marines (and people) ever, my Great Uncle Eddie, and the rest of the USMC, Happy Bday and God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Happy B-Day Jarheads! 2nd generation Jarhead - Cpl. 8th TKBN, 4th MarDiv '87-'90; 2nd MarDiv '90-'91-First Persian Excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 A Proud past to be sure. Too bad we don't have the National leadership to let them win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Happy Birthday to the men & women in Green from the Blue side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Today is the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps. I would like to wish all my fellow Marines a Happy Birthday today! Semper Fi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Today is the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps. I would like to wish all my fellow Marines a Happy Birthday today! Semper Fi! Same here - see topic in the "Off The Wall" section, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Everytime i see their commercials i truely want to join because i believe they are the best of the best, to be a part of that would be incredible and an honor. (Sadly me signing that form would kill my mother and i cant do that to her) this ones on me Anyone who puts their life on the line so i can post on a message board about a football team is the greatest hero we could ever aspire to be Keep it up Marines. You are the true Heros....God Bless and Stay Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hoo-rah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Same here - see topic in the "Off The Wall" section, though. Okay, thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I was in the Marines for 8 years 8 months before being medically separated. Wish I could have stayed in for 20. Happy Birthday & Semper Fi!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Today is the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps. I would like to wish all my fellow Marines a Happy Birthday today! Semper Fi! Thanks and Happy Birthday to you too Mac Marine! Semper Fi! Ooooh-RAH !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 from okinawa... hoorah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Semper Fi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgasm89 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 To my dad, a Korean war Vet and a Bills season ticket holder since day 1 who passed away last year. HOOO RAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Yup Happy Birthday Marines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devldog131 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Semper Fi Happy birthday to all our brothers in arms on watch around the world today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Happy Birthday and Thank You for the safety and service you provide to the greatest country in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Semper Fi Brothers hmla 269 muscle "Born again Hard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 from okinawa... hoorah Where in Okinawa?? I was at Camp Hansen & Okuma Beach Resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Timmy nightengale and Jimmy Cummings...two high school chums from S. Buffalo..USMC kia in vietnam in 68..you will be forever young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastro Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 To my Marine brothers - Happy Belated Birthday. To my fellow vets, have a great day! Go Air Force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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