[antimedia] antimedia: What kind of a man is a Marine?....

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Posted by antimedia:
What kind of a man is a Marine?....
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   ....One [1]tough sonofabitch.

     I had the sad duty of standing over a young Marine Sgt. when he
     recovered from anesthesia - despite our best efforts there was just
     no way to save his left arm, and it had to come off just below the
     elbow.
     "Can I have my arm back, sir?" he asked.
     "No, we had to cut it off, we cannot re-attach it." I said.
     "But can I have my arm?" he asked again.
     "You see, we had to cut it off."
     He interrupted, "I know you had to cut it off, but I want it back.
     It must be in a bag or something, Sir."
     "Why do you want it?" I asked.
     "I am going to have it stuffed and use it as a club when I get back
     to my unit." I must have looked shocked because he tried to comfort
     me,"Don't you worry now, Colonel. You did a fine job, and I hardly
     hurt at
     all; besides I scratch and shoot with my other hand anyway."

   There's more, so go read it all. Then thank the Lord that men like
   these are protecting you every day.
   John Murthas and John Kerrys they ain't. (Hat tip to [2]Milblogs.)

References

   1. http://www.onemarinesview.com/one_marines_view/2006/06/dear_dad.html
   2. http://www.mudvillegazette.com/milblogs/2006/06/12/#005637