Had to Share This - Ode to a Soldier

[gsarchie]

I stole this from my cousin on Facebook as I feel that it does an awesome job of explaining most of me and my men. It is 10:30 at night and as I type this my First Seargent is standing next to me practicing reloading his pistol with one hand, in case he ever takes fire to it. No rest for the wicked, huh? I hope that you guys enjoyed this as much as I did, and I think that, especially for the military members here, it will mean a good deal to you.


He will steal your last beer, but give you his last magazine of ammo.
He will drop 6 F-bombs in one sentence, but write you the most endearing letters.
He will be your worst enemy, and your best friend - often in the same day.
He will borrow twenty dollars, and will repay you in alcohol.
He has forgotten more names than you have ever known.
He has hurried more than you. He has waited more than you.
He can stand for hours.
He will sit in a puddle of mud for hours on end, and still crack a joke.
He can sit in a small room, and stare out over a thousand yards.
He will be friendly to every person he meets, but will have a plan to kill them if the needs arises.
He will smoke 3 packs a day, and run 3 miles in 20 minutes.
He can fall asleep in the middle of a construction zone, but is restless in his own bed.
He will lace his shoes left-over-right, and will not tell you why.
He will be the filthiest person you've ever met, and the most handsome when he cleans up.
His mind will swim with stories of adventure, but he will remain still.
He is the rough man that watches over you while you sleep.

[Mike41793]

This is good, i like it.
Not trying to question it but doesnt everyone lace their shoes left over right?

[Bill T]

That was great. Thank u for sharing this. This describes many of my brothers i deployed with.

[gsarchie]

Lacing the boots is a basic training thing. Just to beat repetition of tasks into you mind and to let you know that they own you, you will sit there and do it over and over and over at the orders of your DS in basic training.

[sho220]

This is good, i like it.
Not trying to question it but doesnt everyone lace their shoes left over right?

left over right on the left shoe and right over left on the right shoe. Has to be symmetrical...

[AKA Reptiles]

True of us all service members; all branches. Active, reserve, and prior service/retired. USMC 01-05; Oorah Marines!!! Happy Birthday!!!

[gsarchie]

Yes, happy birthday marines. My boots are laced so that the laces that are coming from the outside moving up the boot are over the laces coming up from the inside edge of the boot. Just how I do it.

[ChrisS]

I really like this, thanks for sharing!

[sho220]

Yes, happy birthday marines. My boots are laced so that the laces that are coming from the outside moving up the boot are over the laces coming up from the inside edge of the boot. Just how I do it.

5.11 side zips ftw

[gsarchie]

5.11 side zips ftw

Ummm, yeah. My 1SG would blow your face off if he saw you wearing zipper boots! I know because I watched him do it to my BN CDR! Not authorized. LOL