A SOLDIER'S PERSPECTIVE
THE WEB'S LEADING MILITARY BLOG SINCE 2004
I woke up this morning remembering exactly why I am where I am. I took a couple of extra minutes to put on the uniform and thought about all those who perished on this day six years ago. I looked down at the U.S. Marines name tape on my cammies and remembered that I wouldn’t have that title if not for 9/11.
We held a prayer service this morning at 1000 in remembrance of those who perished long before they should have. The service consisted of a two bell reading where flight and location was read aloud with the number of souls lost. One of the docs used a large triangle for the bell since we don’t have one here. Chills ran up and down my entire body each time Doc sounded the bell.
Following the two bell sounds, a prayer was said for the families and friends of those lost. A second prayer was said for our government leaders. I then prayed for our comrades in arms, and the last prayer was for all Americans.
I was asked to pray last night and spent a good amount of time thinking about what I was going to say. I couldn’t think of anything that came close to the touching prayer I wanted when I was trying to fall asleep. I instead prayed that the Lord guide me in what I was going to say. I don’t recall everything I said during the prayer, but I felt the Lord there with me as I asked that He keep my comrades safe no matter where they are.
Another doc played Amazing Grace on the bass guitar. This young man is truly gifted. I have never heard anyone play the bass like he does. His rendition had a strong blues feel to it, and it sparked a lot of memories of that day six years ago when my high school choir sang the same song at a memorial.
Battalion CO was very pleased with the service and made it a point to express his feelings with all of those who participated in the service. I could tell that it meant a great deal to him to take time out and remember why we are fighting against terror across the globe.
“We will never forget.â€
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Donna, Los Osos, CA
We will never forget. God bless you.
John Null
Thanks to all who still believe in what America is all about. I served inthe Navy 57-62, thank God did not have to go to battle, however, I went thru WWII with my father gone most of the time as a Navy pilot in both the Atlantic and Pacific flying PBM’s an PBY’s. Thanks and God Bless all of you.
In our prayers, I have lived thru 2 “Pearl Harbors” and don’t what ot do it again.
John
Donna
Cpl M,
Thanks for posting that. That was a very touching ceremony sounds like to remember those who died that day. May God Bless all of the families who are left behind to mourn their loss and God Bless our military for fighting to keep us safe over here! Thank you Cpl M for serving and to all our military wherever you are!!
Flag Gazer
Thank you for sharing that, Cpl M – it is very moving.
God Bless you all…
SK
Thanks M. I’m sure you were wonderful, as was the entire service. You never cease to make us proud of you and your efforts.
Audrey C. Smith
I found this site today and wish ot give all of my wishes of health and protection from our Lord for all of the soldiers abroad who are fighting to stop war among terrorists. We watched 911 memorials all day, and we started talking about all of the men and women that are helping to keep America safe from terrorists attacks in the future. My love goes out to all of you and I really enjoyed reading the story of a soldier’s perspective. God be with all of you.