A sermon to all from the Pastor

[Jim]

Thanks for the riminder, Andy. Happy 4th of July, everybody. Freedom isn't free!

[RangerX]

As is my standard, I plan on putting rounds downrange on the 4th. hope everyone else has the opportunity to do something similar.

[Rock Island Ranger]

As is my standard, I plan on putting rounds downrange on the 4th. hope everyone else has the opportunity to do something similar.

I think guns and violence are abhorant demonstrations of lessor intellectuals.

[RangerX]

As is my standard, I plan on putting rounds downrange on the 4th. hope everyone else has the opportunity to do something similar.

I think guns and violence are abhorant demonstrations of lessor intellectuals.

OK, then I will discharge solids-oriented fireworks in a peaceful fashion towards non-living firework recipients.

If I should disturb the sleep of rare ground squirrels, spotted owls or other such superior lifeforms, I will be sure to punish myself afterwards by forcing myself to drink hops, grain & malt based toxins in great quantity.

[colt1rgr]

Thanks for the reminder Andy! You know, every day above ground is a good day and those of us still here all remember those who ain't. Happy 4th to all of you!

[rgrokelley]

As is my standard, I plan on putting rounds downrange on the 4th. hope everyone else has the opportunity to do something similar.

I think guns and violence are abhorant demonstrations of lessor intellectuals.

Thank goodness my tiny, safe and not harmful flintlocks are not classified as firearms by the US Government.

[Rock Island Ranger]

As is my standard, I plan on putting rounds downrange on the 4th. hope everyone else has the opportunity to do something similar.

I think guns and violence are abhorant demonstrations of lessor intellectuals.

Thank goodness my tiny, safe and not harmful flintlocks are not classified as firearms by the US Government.

So, shoulder fired, 105 Howitzers are considered SMALL??????

[KW Driver]

thanks Pastor, and the same to you. but you know that too.

[Silverback]

Here is a quote from one of my favorite writers

Thank you for your Service, In your mind you are thanking me for a deed I did on your behalf. In my mind thanking me for my service is the same as thanking me for opening a gift. I was allowed to keep company with heroes and all that was asked of me was that I live and serve to my potential.

[al_2ndWolfhounds]

Here is a quote from one of my favorite writers

Thank you for your Service, In your mind you are thanking me for a deed I did on your behalf. In my mind thanking me for my service is the same as thanking me for opening a gift. I was allowed to keep company with heroes and all that was asked of me was that I live and serve to my potential.

Well quoted!

[Buzz]

Thank you Pastor, have a happy and safe 4th.

[RangerX]

Thank goodness my tiny, safe and not harmful flintlocks are not classified as firearms by the US Government.

So, shoulder fired, 105 Howitzers are considered SMALL??????

That reminds me, this guy called and wants to talk to rgrokelley.....

[garyedolan]

"I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories or look at old pictures. Not to laugh or weep. Comrades gather because they long to be with the men who once acted at their best; men who suffered and sacrificed, who were stripped of their humanity.

I did not pick these men. They were delivered by fate and the military. But I know them in a way I know no other men. I have never given anyone such trust. They were willing to guard something more precious than my life. They would have carried my reputation, the memory of me. It was part of the bargain we all made, the reason we were so willing to die for one another. As long as I have memory, I will think of them all, every day. I am sure that when I leave this world, my last thought will be of my family and my comrades... Such good men."

--Author Unknown--
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This forum provides me the natural high of an online reunion with a cherished Brotherhood. As we grow older, I see the purpose, the healing, the great importance to be among those I consider legends, my mentors, my standards of good in men, my Brothers always! I am honored to be among the Pastor's flock...
I look forward with much eagerness to attending the RHOF Induction on 9 July, when I will truly be blessed to be in the company of our finest and am proud that at leat 15 of my Nam comrades-in-arms from my unit will attend with me.
God Bless you and yours! Know you are loved.

[cams]

To my Ranger buds....We know what tough and ugly is. In each of you who served as a Ranger....we know. We did it, we did it for each other and God is my witness, you are the finest fuckers I have ever met, will meet or have aspiration to meet. Im proud of each of you because......we KNOW.

Happy 4th of July. Take a minute and tell a soldier that he/she is appreciated.

RLTW
The Pastor
Rock Island Ranger

Well ain't you some kinda sweet ole' crusty motherfucker with a heart.

Great post as usual Command Sergeant Major. Setting the standard, and motivating the fuck out of people.

You are goddamned good at that Brother, and we're just as proud of you. Enjoy it.

My thanks to all who served and/or to those loved ones that hold down the fort daily back home, without knowing "what if". That's a tough, tough job ladies, prolly tougher than the actual fighting sometimes, at least we know.
Damn proud of you too.

[Steadfast]

a post good for the New Year