Loveland resident, Tom Kern wanted to share an e-mail message he recently received from his son Steven. “We, as his parents, are as PROUD as we can be. We think they (THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN) still need all the support and prayers we can give and letters like this shows what we have fighting and protecting us all.”
(Steven Kern is currently serving with the Marines in New Orleans.)
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Dear David Miller,
After 3 tours in Iraq and 5 years in the service, Steven is still proud and honored to be able to serve our great country. I wanted to share this with you and to tell you THANKS FOR SERVING.
Your friend and father of a Marine,
Tom Kern
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> From: Kern Sgt Steven T.
> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 2:41 PM
> To: Kern, Tom
> Subject: Birthday
Hey,
Today, myself and many Marines across the globe celebrate the Marine Corps 232 Birthday. I just wanted to share a little bit of knowledge with you and show you how proud we as Marines really are to defend our Country. This is a message from our Commandant. General James T. Conway. This is really motivating to me as I am sure it is to all Marines. Have a nice weekend and I love you both.
Steven
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Since the birth of our nation, our liberty has been purchased by valiant men and women of deep conviction, great courage, and bold action; the cost has often been in blood and tremendous sacrifice. As Americas sentinels of freedom, United States Marines are counted among the finest legions in the chronicles of war. Since 1775, Marines have marched boldly to the sounds of the guns and have fought fiercely and honorably to defeat the scourge of tyranny and terror. We are Marines
That is what we do.
In the words of President John F. Kennedy: "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger." Magnificent heroes fought in the wheat fields of Belleau Wood, in the snows of the Chosin, and on the streets of Hue City. Your generation bears this obligation now, and it is borne on mighty and capable shoulders. Just like the Marines at Belleau Wood - we are once again engaged in sustained operations ashore. Just like at Belleau Wood - the Marines have been given the toughest sector and have prevailed over a resilient and determined enemy - who has made us pay for our gains. Once again, as in any struggle, the road ahead is far from certain, but as Marines, we are not dissuaded by the challenges of war or the tough conditions of a warrior's life. Indeed, we don't just accept our destiny - we shape it.
On our 232nd birthday, to every Marine - those still in uniform and those who have served honorably in the past - be proud of who you are and what you do. Know that your citizenship dues have been paid in full; you are part of this nation's elite warrior class. Cherish our families who offer marvelous support, abiding resolve, and steadfast patience. Remember those who have served and those who have fallen - their names are chiseled on the roll call of America's heroes. Those who have carried the battle colors of our corps have forged our heritage, and today's generation of leathernecks chart our future. Carry the colors with pride; carry them with honor.
Happy Birthday, Marines! Semper fidelis,
James T. Conway, General
U.S. Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Comment from: Jarhead81@sbcglobal.net
what's
up devil, toured the train bay's with you, perhaps maybe at same time.
Deployed 04 - 05. Built Headquater's and Support Armory from scratch,
weapon's cages and the roof over it. Well, just waned to say Semper-FI
and wish all the luck to you and all the rest of the young brave
MARINE's as far as the eye can see, because who know's how long that'll
be, well, HU RA DEVIL
