Comments on: Why We Serve – Cpl M

By: Leon

Leon — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:50:27 +0000

I never had the honor of serving in the US military. I wanted to but it was not to be. I tried to enlist back in 1967 but I ended up failing my physical and became 4-F. The US did not want me because I was diagnosed with diabetis at the same time. I have always felt that I have never been good enough to be an American because I have only taken what others have sacrificed to give me, such as freedom and the comforts of American lifestyle. I salute all those who have served and I also feel like I have failed to be of any use to the USA. I only wish I could have been a good soldier and American that I could personally relate to.

By: yankeemom

yankeemom — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:42:20 +0000

I appreciate your sharing your reasons. That’s one of my favorite things to hear about from someone in the military. You do us proud!

By: rob

rob — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:45:42 +0000

Thanks Cpl M, the threats we encounter are no match for the will – of just a relative few – of the US military to defend freedom and spread the rule of law over the law of tyrants.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:57:56 +0000

I’d like to add my kudos to your post as well. I have said the same things (I’m retired after 20 years) as to why I served. Those in the civilian sector apparently don’t understand terms such as “Duty, Honor, Country.” I had hoped to pass on to my sons a better country; however, since my retirement, I question whether or not I have in fact passed a better life on to them. Keep your chin up, my friend.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:09:11 +0000

Great post, Marcus! Thank you for everything that you do–and everything you have given up.

By: devildog6771

devildog6771 — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:07:11 +0000

Great post Cpl. M.. I easily identified with your post comments. Thank you for sharing your reasons. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:44:40 +0000

Great post Cpl M. Thank you for your service.

By: TracieH, Soldiers' Angels

TracieH, Soldiers' Angels — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:03:02 +0000

Thanks Cpl M. I am proud of the fact that our country has such upstanding individuals such as yourself.

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:35:50 +0000

Ditto Terri. That was a wonderful post, Cpl M. Thanks.

By: Terri

Terri — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:36:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing Marcus! Regardless of the reasons that anyone serves, you’re all still giving and making sacrifices that few in this country are willing to make! I thank each and every one of you for that!