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 every 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.
Today is Memorial Day.i honor my grandfather,a ww2 paratrooper.he's the entire reason i became a marine.i made him a promise. He died before i graduated boot camp at parris island(if you've ever seen full metal jacket...that's parris island),but i kept my promise. Today isnt just about him though,its about all men and woman,young and old,in all armed services that have fought and died for our freedom. Today is your day,Happy Memorial Day.
