The Few. The Proud.
Marine Week Boston 2010
We went to Family Day at Moakley Park during Marine Week here in Boston. I was very entertained by all of the people around, and Luke enjoyed grilling the marines and inspecting all of the combat equipment. Due to two unexpected circumstances - a dead camera battery and an ironically timed freak hail storm - I don't have any photos of the Silent Drill Platoon. I was, however, able to get a few good shots of the Marine Corps Band and some wonderfully characteristic onlookers. Shout out to dad, Chris, and all the other amazing military men in my life!
We don't ask for anything more than everything you've got.
And we will let you know when you've given it.
You will be measured not by what you have, but by how much of yourself you're willing to give.
Not by your ability to pull yourself up, but by your commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder.
Not by your strength, but by your honor.
You will not be given anything other than the opportunity to prove that you have the courage to stand
on an impenetrable line of soldiers stretching 234 years.
on an impenetrable line of soldiers stretching 234 years.
Our title is earned, never given.
And what's earned is yours forever.
-Recruitment Manifesto
Janna,
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are amazing (as always) but these ones are so great they gave me chills! I think they were so touching because many Americans forgotten that we are privileged and have so much to be grateful for. Thanks for the awesome reminder!
Aunt Sue