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river rat 69 · Dec 24, 2014

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MERRY CHRISTMAS every one. going to be a rough one on this street this year,

here is one I found in charlies now my laptop

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, Solder, Sailor, or Airman huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.
"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said "It's really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."
"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,"
Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother.
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."
"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

PLEASE, would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you
can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S service men
and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this
small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our
heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us.
LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN
30th Naval Construction Regiment
OIC, Logistics Cell One
Al Taqqadum, Iraq
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Thanks, Paul for sending this on .. I just did

PaPaSpeed · Dec 24, 2014

Merry Christmas everyone!

Manic Mike · Dec 24, 2014

I most likely will not make it here tomorrow morning, so good morning and Merry Christmas to all.

Devious6 · Dec 25, 2014

Merry Christmas, everyone!!!

boatswain · Dec 25, 2014

Morning all:
Merry Christmas!

Tacoma Mike · Dec 25, 2014

Good morning everyone.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Getting ready to receive the gang in a few hours.
My grandson is almost 4 and has been asking for only two small things.
He gets them this morning. PLUS A LOT MORE.. LOL.

I'm thinking of Charlie and his extended family right now.
I know what they are going through as my grandfather passed on Christmas Day. I do know that it will get better but will never go away. Remember all the crazy stuff he did and his love of adventure. Peace to you Charlie.

No snow in my area so I'll be able to get the ornaments off the lawn Sat. so I won't have them break over the rest of the year.

It is a pleasure to come to this section of TW every day and read of the adventures we all have. To sit on the porch and read what goes on and have the newbie fill the cooler ........Thank You..

Have a safe holiday.
Peace to you all.

river rat 69 · Dec 25, 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS..
http://youtu.be/SQtFtyrZ-IA

Kolunatic · Dec 25, 2014

Merry Christmas yall. Don't know about filling the cooler but I'll try.
This is hard time of year for my wife.
Peace to Charlie and his family.

Devious6 · Dec 25, 2014

Rocking a set of "A Christmas Story" pajamas - a Christmas gift from my sister. I just had to break out Old Blue - with a compass in the stock and that thing which tells time. Now I'm off to track down Black Bart. And, when I do, he'll be pusin' up daisies.

Bennett707 · Dec 25, 2014

morning and merry xmas.
gonna fix up some breakfast for the gf and then drive out to the parents and see my kid brother.

river rat 69 · Dec 25, 2014

Devious6 said: ↑

Rocking a set of "A Christmas Story" pajamas - a Christmas gift from my sister. I just had to break out Old Blue - with a compass in the stock and that thing which tells time. Now I'm off to track down Black Bart. And, when I do, he'll be pusin' up daisies.

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boatswain · Dec 25, 2014

Uniform of the day Mark?
I'm sure you have worn your share of uniforms and suits, good to see you relaxed.

Tacoma Mike · Dec 25, 2014

Devious6 said: ↑

Rocking a set of "A Christmas Story" pajamas - a Christmas gift from my sister. I just had to break out Old Blue - with a compass in the stock and that thing which tells time. Now I'm off to track down Black Bart. And, when I do, he'll be pusin' up daisies.

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Perfect

MQQSE · Dec 25, 2014

Devious6 said: ↑

Rocking a set of "A Christmas Story" pajamas - a Christmas gift from my sister. I just had to break out Old Blue - with a compass in the stock and that thing which tells time. Now I'm off to track down Black Bart. And, when I do, he'll be pusin' up daisies.

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Absolutely AWESOME 6!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!

johneman · Dec 25, 2014

Merry Christmas All. Had a good night last night and made our rounds to the kids houses to deliver the gifts to the Grand Kids. Now it's time to clean up the house a bit and relax

Tacoma Mike said: ↑

Good morning everyone.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Getting ready to receive the gang in a few hours.
My grandson is almost 4 and has been asking for only two small things.
He gets them this morning. PLUS A LOT MORE.. LOL.

I'm thinking of Charlie and his extended family right now.
I know what they are going through as my grandfather passed on Christmas Day. I do know that it will get better but will never go away. Remember all the crazy stuff he did and his love of adventure. Peace to you Charlie.

No snow in my area so I'll be able to get the ornaments off the lawn Sat. so I won't have them break over the rest of the year.

It is a pleasure to come to this section of TW every day and read of the adventures we all have. To sit on the porch and read what goes on and have the newbie fill the cooler ........Thank You..

Have a safe holiday.
Peace to you all.
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Enjoy the Grand Son Mike they are the best.
My thoughts were also with Charlie's family and him, It's always rough during this time of year to lose someone close. Even though I never met Charlie in person, I met him on TW and knew him as an exceptional person because of who he was. I'm sure his family will miss him.

Devious6 said: ↑

Rocking a set of "A Christmas Story" pajamas - a Christmas gift from my sister. I just had to break out Old Blue - with a compass in the stock and that thing which tells time. Now I'm off to track down Black Bart. And, when I do, he'll be pusin' up daisies.

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Totally awesome Mark. Did you watch the "Christmas Story" Marathon???I have watched bits and pieces of it and finally got to see the whole movie.

Heres a few pics from dinner last night. Started with a Leidy's semi boneless ham, chicken for those that didn't like ham, pineapple soufflé, corn, mashed potatoes, string bean casserole, yams, and honey glazed baby carrots. followed by dessert. Still full.

Devious6 · Dec 25, 2014

Awesome looking meal, Ken!!!

I watched the movie last week - always have to see it at least once during the holiday season.

wdb · Dec 25, 2014

Merry Christmas COD's&D's! Had my folks + sister + BIL for dinner. Another bunch arrive tomorrow. Sorry no PJ shots -- don't wear 'em.

ImpulseRed008 · Dec 25, 2014

Evening cod's!!!!

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas. Sounds like you did.

Cool pj shot Mark.

Also sent prayers to Charlie's family.

95SLE · Dec 25, 2014

Merry Christmas to all as this wonderful day winds down.

Off to Detroit tomorrow morning.

Devious6 · Dec 26, 2014

Morning everyone! Hope you all have recovered from yesterday.

We had a quiet day - the first Christmas after Lynn's Dad passed on. We took Lynn's Mom to church and then brought her up here to our place for the afternoon and evening. We lit a fire, put on Christmas music and just spent the day relaxing and Skyping/Facetiming with family. Lynn made a simple dinner and then drove her Mom back down to her house. We spent the rest of the evening in front of the fire. Lots of memories and a good time all around.

Have a safe tip, Tom! And, Sue, I also said a prayer for Charlie and his family at Mass yesterday.

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