People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
~George Orwell~

Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem.
~Ronald Reagan~

A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living.
~John F. Kennedy~

Once we have a war there is only one thing to do. It must be won. For defeat brings worse things than any that can ever happen in war.
~Ernest Hemmingway~

Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.
~Thucydides~

We make war that we may live in peace.
~Aristotle~

Never give in--never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
~Winston Churchill~

The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his.
~George S. Patton~

I thought it would be a nice idea to have a page on my site to show my deep patriotism and also to honor my country, our veterans and service men and women. Please be kind and respectful toward them, they have sacrificed so much so that we may be free. I never realized the value of our freedom until I served in the United States Army and lived in a foreign country.

These are the medals and ribbons I was honored to receive while serving. Although there are far more decorated soldiers and sailors, I am very proud of each of these and of the dignity of my service.

Army Commendation Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Good Conduct Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Army Overseas Ribbon

This is my unit crest from the tour I did in Germany

Click here for my page on U.S. Flag Etiquette

Click here for the tribute to my adopted MIA