Eagle's Cry~

[SeaCat]

I'll see if I can find my translation of Dulce et Decorum for you.

 

[bamagirl]

Re: this is what i get for clicking links

They are our soliders.

They are our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, husbands, wives.

They did not ask to be sent overseas. They did not ask to be shot at by people that they are trying to defend and defeat.

We as Americans have over and over come to the defense of almost every nation in the world. So many times at horrific loss of our own.

And ya know what just bothers me to know end.

The complete and utter lack of anything close to gratitude.

I don't want to hear... well its there land you came in and weren't invited... blah blah blah

If that same thing held true and we didn't show up uninvited....
HOW MANY COUNTRIES OF MODERN DAY EUROPE WOULD STILL BE STANDING FREELY?????

You don't want the US in your country, defending your land so that you don't have to get your pretty hands dirty.... fine!

Pick up a weapon and defend your own gawd damn lands, oil fields, property and what ever else but don't you dare come to us when you get beaten down and cannot stand on your own two feet. Don't you dare raise your fist at us and curse us because we did exactly what you wanted and stayed out of your country.

Yall want to blow each other to hell you go right ahead but send MY father, MY ex husband, MY uncles and dozens of MY friends home first before you all commit suicide you ungrateful bastards.

Amen!!

 

[Belegon]

I was born at Elmendorf AFB as my father prepared to do his duty in Vietnam. He has never, to my knowledge, felt that we belonged there. Yet he did his duty and was lucky enough to return after a year and a half in peril.

Both of my grandfathers fought in WWII. My brother was special forces out of Fort Bragg until he had an auto accident and the docs told him not to jump out of perfectly good airplanes anymore. I have a cousin who just got back from Baghdad. I have two cousins in the Navy and another in the Pentagon.

I am torn on the different ideas between "Never Leave A Man Behind" and "This Ground Is Forever England". My heart agrees with both of them in some ways.

I have never come across another nation that seemed to consistently accept what has become an American motto. Nothing being new under the sun, I expect we can find a precedent if we look hard enough. I like what it says about unity, I dislike that it puts more of our young men and women at risk.

No outside nation appointed the USA as the world's police force. We have done that to ourselves. Yet I also believe we should try to live up to the ideals we promoted in our words after WWII. Our own actions have often NOT lived up to those ideals.

We are in Iraq. I personally do not think our invasion was justified despite the truth that deposing Saddam and his regime was a worthy undertaking. However, now that we are there I feel it is important not to leave things half-ass. Finish the job and let them rule themselves. As soon as feasible, get our troops home!

Some wars are justified. None are anything other than tragic.

 

[oggbashan]

Reply to Elizabetht

Our British troops are there too and have been since the start.

They'll be there until the end. That is what allies do.

Our troops die; just like US troops. They have even died from 'friendly' US fire.

There are other countries forces fighting and civilians working alongside the US and British troops. They die too.

Any death in this war is a disaster for the person's family but death is the ultimate price paid for freedom. The other side thinks it is fighting for 'freedom' too. They may be on the 'wrong' side but they are prepared to die for their cause - and do.

Yet 'innocents' who are not part of the conflict also die. Who grieves for them?



Our men died to liberate Europe alongside US troops.

We don't forget what the US did in WWII. Please don't forget that we held the line until December 1941 - on our own. We didn't stand aside when the US forces arrived and say "over to you". We continued to fight and die to the end.

My father was scheduled to go to the Pacific in 1945. He would have gone but for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was 38, married with 3 children, shortsighted - but he would have fought for freedom.


Please do not forget that the US is NOT ALONE in this war.

Og

 

[raphy]

Re: Reply to Elizabetht

Our British troops are there too and have been since the start.

They'll be there until the end. That is what allies do.

Our troops die; just like US troops. They have even died from 'friendly' US fire.

There are other countries forces fighting and civilians working alongside the US and British troops. They die too.

Any death in this war is a disaster for the person's family but death is the ultimate price paid for freedom. The other side thinks it is fighting for 'freedom' too. They may be on the 'wrong' side but they are prepared to die for their cause - and do.

Yet 'innocents' who are not part of the conflict also die. Who grieves for them?



Our men died to liberate Europe alongside US troops.

We don't forget what the US did in WWII. Please don't forget that we held the line until December 1941 - on our own. We didn't stand aside when the US forces arrived and say "over to you". We continued to fight and die to the end.

My father was scheduled to go to the Pacific in 1945. He would have gone but for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was 38, married with 3 children, shortsighted - but he would have fought for freedom.


Please do not forget that the US is NOT ALONE in this war.

Og

And amen to that, sir.

p.s. - My Erotic Tail, you're a big fan of Dick Marcinko, aren't you?

 

[Belegon]

To the local Brits:

This american, at least, is highly aware that y'all have been there for us over the last 150 years or so.

Got nothin' but love for ya!

 

[My Erotic Tail]

Ditto~

To the local Brits:

This american, at least, is highly aware that y'all have been there for us over the last 150 years or so.

Got nothin' but love for ya!

I second that motion~

The British have stood beside us through this
tragedy every step of the way. Bush and Blair
have taken tremendous HEAT during this war
and now the so called peace time. My hats off
to our AMERICAN SOLDIERS. And a BOW of
HUMBLE respect to the British for standing
behind us in Iraq. As well as infront of us in WWII
and beside us in every major confrontation the U.S.
has been in, in the past.

May I shake a British hand.
For they too fight with our countryman. (men...lol)
To rid the world of such terrorist.
That has made so many eyes a watery mist.

England's loss has been great too.
As well as the RED WHITE and BLUE.
Sorrow echos in a war torn land.
Americans and British hand in hand.

For so many have perished in this tragedy.
America "and" England I will plea.
Has lost so much for others to be free.
May I shake the hand of a British man, with glee.

 

[KenJames]

I was born at Elmendorf AFB as my father prepared to do his duty in Vietnam. He has never, to my knowledge, felt that we belonged there. Yet he did his duty and was lucky enough to return after a year and a half in peril.

Both of my grandfathers fought in WWII. My brother was special forces out of Fort Bragg until he had an auto accident and the docs told him not to jump out of perfectly good airplanes anymore. I have a cousin who just got back from Baghdad. I have two cousins in the Navy and another in the Pentagon.

I am torn on the different ideas between "Never Leave A Man Behind" and "This Ground Is Forever England". My heart agrees with both of them in some ways.

I have never come across another nation that seemed to consistently accept what has become an American motto. Nothing being new under the sun, I expect we can find a precedent if we look hard enough. I like what it says about unity, I dislike that it puts more of our young men and women at risk.

No outside nation appointed the USA as the world's police force. We have done that to ourselves. Yet I also believe we should try to live up to the ideals we promoted in our words after WWII. Our own actions have often NOT lived up to those ideals.

We are in Iraq. I personally do not think our invasion was justified despite the truth that deposing Saddam and his regime was a worthy undertaking. However, now that we are there I feel it is important not to leave things half-ass. Finish the job and let them rule themselves. As soon as feasible, get our troops home!

Some wars are justified. None are anything other than tragic.

That is all very well put. I agree completely.

Even in peacetime, military service is dangerous. People are killed in training accidents every year.

My heartfelt thanks to all our defenders; past, present and future.

 

[My Erotic Tail]

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[My Erotic Tail]

When's Daddy coming home?

Here's a poem that has been being put together
in my mind all week...trying to find the right way
to say what I feel and others have expressed
the same emotions...so here's a stab at my thought.

"When's daddy coming home?"
The little boy asked with a moan.

"When the war is over."
The mother answered with a shudder.

"But the man on the news said the war is over."
The little boy cried louder and bolder.

The mother shed a tear,
for her husband to be near.

"Don't cry momma, daddy will be home soon."
The little boy said while his car went, vroom vroom.

"The war is not over till the soldiers are home."
Once said her husband, the soldier, on the phone.

(Some seem to push this war aside...
the war is not over till all the soldiers are...
where they reside.)

 

[bamagirl]

a friend forwarded this to me in a email and I thought I would share

A Soldiers Request


I am an American soldier
I received orders the other day
I am being shipped overseas
And I would like to ask you to pray

You see our country came under attack
One day in the September sky
And so often I hear people asking
The fateful question of one word...WHY?

We need the Lords intervention
When we all are off to fight in this war
Because there are others who do not understand
Just what we are fighting for

We never try to hurt any body
But we are a nation that has it's own way
And some people just didn't like us
So they attacked us that fateful day

They thought that it would truly break us
That we would just fall apart inside
But our people they came together
And we shined with a new kind of pride

Our ancestors founded this country
They wanted us to be able to live free
They fought in each war that came along
Just to help to keep us all free

For we are a nation of freedom
And we will protect it at whatever the cost
Many men and woman will do battle
Some will survive and some will be lost

I am just one of the soldiers
But I will try to do my very best
To serve with duty and honor for my country
When I am truly put to the test

Cause I have a brand new daughter
And I have a son who has just turned three
And I would like to pass on the freedom
That my dad and grandpa had given to me

They used to tell me some stories
Of when they had fought in those other wars
It seems that there were other countries
Trying to knock down our country's doors

So you see this is not the first time
And I am sure it will not be the last
But I am going to help protect her
Just like my son told his Sunday school class

He said daddy is fighting for freedom
He is going off in the war
And I hope God will protect him
Cause I want to be able to see him once more

And then he said something so special
It brought it all home to me
Dear God can you tell other nations
Just let America stay the land of the free

Cause I like the country I live in
And I would hate to have to move out
Daddy said he is fighting for our freedom
And isn't that what it is all about?

I bowed my head and said thank you
Lord, I guess he has grown up too fast
But I shall do my best to protect him
Just like the ancestors did in the past

So when you finish reading please pray
Just ask God to watch over all the soldiers and me
Cause we are going to do our very best
To keep America, the land of the free.

MPG
July 5, 2003


Mary Greeley
wife of a USS COLE survivor

 

[My Erotic Tail]

Memorial Day~

Memorial day approaches...

Do you have some one..or some event
you cherish or Memorialize...lol


I don't know if to many recall this but
EASTER sunday was the official Cease fire
of the persian gulf war 1991

May 7th 1945 All German forces surrendered

May 8th 1945 V-E Day

May 10th 1969 Hamburger hill~

well there's many...Days and people to remember

 

[LadyShianne]

Just doing as I was told.. *grin*

Sharing a poem I wrote...............


"To Our Soldiers"

You're protecting our freedom.
Though many may not understand.
In a show of gratitude,
I give you my hand.

You are our warriors,
Though some will not say it aloud.
Hold your head up high,
For you make me so very proud.

Thank you for what you've given us,
Our freedom for another day.
You are our Soldiers of America,
Of the Great USA.

 

[LadyShianne]

All right... sharing another one...

"Terror In America"


September 11, two thousand and one
A normal day at the start
By nightfall, one filled with terror
With an ache in every American Heart

We watched in stunned disbelief
As events unfolded that day
We saw such horrendous things
In our minds forever they will stay

Days filled with so much sadness
Searching for the ones to blame
For the sake of unnatural hatred
Our lives will never be the same

Through all of this nightmare
United we will always stand
Shoulder to shoulder we will stay
Around the world and across the land

We will not let them win
The COWARDS from that day
Proudly we will always remain
The United States of America, the great USA



**Written in Grief... 13 September 2001**

 

[LadyShianne]

My father, maternal grandfather, maternal great uncles, and paternal grandfather were all Soldiers (Air Force, all).

My maternal grandfather was over in Germany. My great uncles were abroad, too.

My paternal grandMOTHER (who, I might add, was born & raised in England..still has an English accent) used to fly airplanes from the base to whichever overseas base they needed to go to for the air force (since women were not allowed to be in battle at the time). But, she did what she could to help.

My Father was in Vietnam. Although many don't think we should have been over there... (sound like the situation with Iraq???)... he did his duty proudly. & how was he treated when he came home?? Like dirt. A man who hadn't run to Canada or wherever to dodge the Draft (although he wasn't drafted..he was proud to serve his country)... He had the guts & pride of country to do what he had to do. As an American... he supported his country.. our country... because our forefathers did the same. That's what makes our country great.

If our country was so bad.. if we're so "wrong" in our Free thinking... why in the world do people from foreign countries want to move here? If they have it so wonderful in their country or as most of them say here "back home".. they can return. (I've heard so many people say..."they wouldn't allow them to do that back home") And yet they expect to be treated equally as any red-blooded American. And they are. As Americans, we've given them that right. That's what makes America what it is. It is a great country.

As a daughter & grand-daughter of a long line of Soldiers..or Warriors... I was taught to have a great and awesome respect for our Country & it's leaders, no matter who they are & whether I agree totally with their decisions or not. I still support them. I proudly support our Soldiers. No matter what.

I pray they come home safely.

 

[LadyShianne]

Another poem...wrote today

"Coming Home"


After many months of fighting
After many battles won and lost
Our time here is finally over
Yet you ask was it worth the cost

Is there really a price on freedom
Can you actually tell me true
What does that price tag read
On the freedom we've given to you

You say we shouldn't have gone
We had no right to interfere
But when fellow humans need help
Tell me, the help is to come from where

You may think whatever you will
That is your American right
But things may be shades of gray
Instead of just black and white

After being gone for so very long
I finally walk on American ground
I kneel and kiss the dirt under my feet
Then stand so very straight and proud

The jeers and insults hurled at my head
Will never bring me any shame
For I know when returning from Vietnam
My father was treated the same

I feel a bit of righteous anger
At these citizens who don't understand
That we were just doing our duty
We were making a united stand

I think to myself what right do they have
To call me names, spit curses at me
But then I remember my uniform
They can because I helped make them free

Walking through that protesting line
My shoulders never once did bend
For through that line of fellow Americans
I see what's waiting at the end

A little girl and a taller little boy
Each holding our red, white, and blue
They proudly wave the flags toward me
As they yell out "Daddy, we love you"

This is why I fought for my country
Why I went away for so long
It's because I love all Americans
And how can that be called wrong

I willingly left my family, my home
And went to a strange and foreign land
Not knowing whether I'd ever return
Or that I'd again hold my children's hands

Now tell me again why what we do is wrong
As you enjoy the freedoms we gave you all
Tell my friend his death was all for naught
Tell my brothers as you watch them fall

No matter what you may think of me
I will take it all in stride
For I am a Soldier of America
I will forever fly my colors with pride

 

[bamagirl]

LadyShianne those were wonderful hun!!
they express what most proud Americans feel

Thank You

 

[LadyShianne]

LadyShianne those were wonderful hun!!
they express what most proud Americans feel

Thank You

Thanks

 

[My Erotic Tail]

Awesome Poetry~

Awesome LadyShianne~

I love these poems and please post
any others you like this thread is geared
to support our troops in writings and those
are awesome...smiles

 

[LadyShianne]

Re: Awesome Poetry~

Awesome LadyShianne~

I love these poems and please post
any others you like this thread is geared
to support our troops in writings and those
are awesome...smiles

thank you much, sir...


I write what I feel... & hope it comes across that way... so glad you like them. That means a lot to me.

S

 

[My Erotic Tail]

Re: All right... sharing another one...

"Terror In America"


September 11, two thousand and one
A normal day at the start
By nightfall, one filled with terror
With an ache in every American Heart

We watched in stunned disbelief
As events unfolded that day
We saw such horrendous things
In our minds forever they will stay

Days filled with so much sadness
Searching for the ones to blame
For the sake of unnatural hatred
Our lives will never be the same

Through all of this nightmare
United we will always stand
Shoulder to shoulder we will stay
Around the world and across the land

We will not let them win
The COWARDS from that day
Proudly we will always remain
The United States of America, the great USA



**Written in Grief... 13 September 2001**

To make a very good point...
this is the reason we are over there...
so they don't bring it over here....
only with them over their...
we still feel it here

 

[LadyShianne]

Received this from a friend...just thought I'd share....



I was sitting alone in one of those loud, casual steakhouses that you find all over the country. You know the type--a bucket of peanuts on every table, shells littering the floor, and a bunch of perky college kids racing around with longneck beers and sizzling platters.

Taking a sip of my iced tea, I studied the crowd over the rim of my glass. My gaze lingered on a group enjoying their meal. They wore no uniform to identify their branch of service, but they were definitely "military:" clean shaven, cropped haircut, and that "squared away" look that comes with pride.

Smiling sadly, I glanced across my table to the empty seat where my husband usually sat. It had only been a few months since we sat in this very booth, talking about his upcoming deployment to the Middle East. That was when he made me promise to get a sitter for the kids, come back to this restaurant once a month and treat myself to a nice steak. In turn he would treasure the thought of me being here, thinking about him until he returned home to me.

I fingered the little flag pin I constantly wear and wondered where he was at this very moment. Was he safe and warm? Was his cold any better? Were my letters getting through to him?

As I pondered these thoughts, high pitched female voices from the next booth broke into my thoughts.

"I don't know what Bush is thinking about. Invading Iraq. You'd think that man would learn from his old man's mistakes. Good lord. What an idiot! I can't believe he is even in office. You do know, he stole the election."

I cut into my steak and tried to ignore them, as they began an endless tirade running down our president.

I thought about the last night I spent with my husband, as he prepared to deploy. He had just returned from getting his smallpox and anthrax shots. The image of him standing in our kitchen packing his gas mask still gives me chills.

Once again the women's voices invaded my thoughts. "It is all about oil, you know. Our soldiers will go in and rape and steal all the oil they can in the name of 'freedom.' Humph! I wonder how many innocent people they'll kill without giving it a thought? It's pure greed, you know."

My chest tightened as I stared at my wedding ring. I could still see how handsome my husband looked in his "mess dress" the day he slipped it on my finger. I wondered what he was wearing now. Probably his desert uniform, affectionately dubbed "coffee stains" with a heavy bulletproof vest over it.

"You know, we should just leave Iraq alone. I don't think they are hiding any weapons. In fact, I bet it's all a big act just to increase the President's popularity. That's all it is, padding the military budget at the expense of our social security and education. And, you know what else? We're just asking for another 9-ll. I can't say when it happens again that we didn't deserve it."

Their words brought to mind the war protesters I had watched gathering outside our base. Did no one appreciate the sacrifice of brave men and women, who leave their homes and family to ensure our freedom? Do they even know what "freedom" is?

I glanced at the table where the young men were sitting, and saw their courageous faces change. They had stopped eating and looked at each other dejectedly, listening to the women talking.

"Well, I, for one, think it's just deplorable to invade Iraq, and I am certainly sick of our tax dollars going to train professional baby killers we call a military."

Professional baby killers? I thought about what a wonderful father my husband is, and of how long it would be before he would see our children again.

That's it! Indignation rose up inside me. Normally reserved, pride in my husband gave me a brassy boldness I never realized I had. Tonight one voice will answer on behalf of our military, and let her pride in our troops be known.

Sliding out of my booth, I walked around to the adjoining booth and placed my hands flat on their table. Lowering myself to eye level with them, I smilingly said, "I couldn't help overhearing your conversation. You see, I'm sitting here trying to enjoy my dinner alone. And, do you know why? Because my husband, whom I love with all my heart, is halfway around the world defending your right to say rotten things about him. Yes, you have the right to your opinion, and what you think is none of my business. However, what you say in public is something else, and I will not sit by and listen to you ridicule MY country, MY president, MY husband, and all the other fine American men and women who put their lives on the line, just so you can have the "freedom" to complain. Freedom is an expensive commodity, ladies. Don't let your actions cheapen it."

I must have been louder that I meant to be, because the manager came over to inquire if everything was all right. "Yes, thank you," I replied.

Then turning back to the women, I said, "Enjoy the rest of your meal."

As I returned to my booth applause broke out. I was embarrassed for making a scene, and went back to my half-eaten steak.

The women picked up their check and scurried away.

After finishing my meal, and while waiting for my check, the manager returned with a huge apple cobbler a la mode. "Compliments of those soldiers," he said. He also smiled and said the ladies tried to pay for my dinner, but that another couple had beaten them to it.

When I asked who, the manager said they had already left, but that the gentleman was a veteran, and wanted to take care of the wife of "one of our boys."

With a lump in my throat, I gratefully turned to the soldiers and thanked them for the cobbler. Grinning from ear to ear, they came over and surrounded the booth. "We just wanted to thank you, ma'am. You know we can't get into confrontations with civilians, so we appreciate what you did."

As I drove home, for the first time since my husband's deployment, I didn't feel quite so alone. My heart was filled with the warmth of the other diners who stopped by my table, to relate how they, too, were proud of my husband, and would keep him in their prayers. I knew their flags would fly a little higher the next day.

Perhaps they would look for more tangible ways to show their pride in our country, and the military who protect her. And maybe, just maybe, the two women who were railing against our country, would pause for a minute to appreciate all the freedom America offers, and the price it pays to maintain it's freedom.

As for me, I have learned that one voice CAN make a difference. Maybe the next time protesters gather outside the gates of the base where I live, I will proudly stand on the opposite side with a sign of my own. It will simply say, "Thank You!"

 

[My Erotic Tail]

Bows Humble~

WOW S~

That was truely lovely and the perfect story
for the reason this thread was created to
back our troops in words, stories and peoms
(guess I could have said Lierature...lol)

This was moving and I'll use it in the
"night night" story tonight...very moving..TY

 

[bamagirl]

I receantly got a email from a friend in Iraq.
when I replied I sent him the link to this site.
He isn't online much for obvious reasons.but
I am hoping he will share this with the soldiers there

Marvin if your reading this I hope n pray you
come home soon

god bless all of ya'll

 

[bamagirl]

I recieved this in a email and just wanted to share.
I wonder how many little ones are looking for Mommy or Daddy today.

Does Heaven have a phone number???

Mummy went to Heaven,

But I need her here today,

My tummy hurts and I fell down,

I need her right away,

Operator can you tell me how

To find her in this book?

Is heaven in the yellow part,

I don't know where to look.

I think my daddy needs her too,

At night I hear him cry.

I hear him call her name sometimes,

But I really don't know why.

Maybe if I call her,

She will hurry home to me.

Is Heaven very far away,

Is it across the sea?

She's been gone a long, long time

She needs to come home now!

I really need to reach her,

I simply don't know how.

Help me find the number please,

Is it listed under "Heaven"?

I can't read these BIG BIG words

I am only seven.

I'm sorry operator,

I didn't mean to make you cry,

Is your tummy hurting too,

Or is there something in your eye?

If I call my church maybe they will know.

Mummy said when we need help that's where we should go.

I found the number to my church tacked up on the wall.

Thank you operator,

I'll give them a call.