...to the US Marine Corps, 230 years old today! On one of our early dates, Michael sang the Marine Corps Hymn to me. Unlike in the other branches of the military, Marines are required to learn all three verses of their hymn. And no wonder; it's grand enough for the few and the proud:
From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
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Semper fi! Check out my blog for a lovely little tribute to the best branch in the military!
Haha! I must say that I never knew that the Marine Corp Hymn had more verses, and I LOVE that last verse! That is so totally Marine!
HOO-RAH!
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