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Re: Veterans day story

Just a short tribute to my fallen Marine Embassy Guard (74-76) brothers that served as modern centurions guarding the outward ramparts of the empire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpovz6TLtsM

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Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376 (Post 519670)

Years ago, I worked at the LA County Mechanical Department main shop.We had a building manager who was a veteran. In discussing it with him, he mentioned that he had three Purple Hearts. He also said that he didn't discuss it. Later, one of his friends said he was part of a unit of around 140 soldiers. He was the ONLY survivor of that unit. He also said that he and three friends went out one evening a few weeks or so after his discharge and some little liberal puke made a disparaging remark about him for serving. All he knew is that it took all three of his friends to pull him off the antagonist. He thumped him bad enough that they got out of there ASAP before any heat got there. Apparently, there was one of the little basket of failures that needed a lesson in how to properly respect our veterans. Long may our flag wave over those who served.

Agreed we should honour our veterans ,they risked their lives so we, could live in a better country. For all our war troubles throughout history, we have depended on our soldiers to keep our country safe and free.

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Eddie, you coming down for Winternationals?

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If you and Tony aren't racing, I will take a pass this year.

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Get out there guys. Racing is next week, unbelievable.
Go see some good racing Ed.
Good luck to all in 017.
I will get to the winters, maybe next year. Was at Winston finals in 99.
Great place for a race.
Chris

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Originally Posted by chris ok (Post 526029)

Would be great to have you out here. Going to stay closer to home the first part of the year and race at Top Gun Race Track. Time is going to be the challenge with the Marine Embassy Guard Association in May/June in Charleston, SC. Good luck to you this season. We did raise enough money to offer a $500 scholarship to each HS in the area.