Post by michaelgallatin on Feb 12, 2012 12:36:36 GMT -5
Grande Pantelones was at
one time a gung-ho Marine
with a battle-hardened body
and wits that were keen.
But he's found it's quite easy
to give up his gun
as he took on the fine job
of raising a son.
Yet there are some things
that he learned in the corps,
stuff he can teach to his boy
so that he knows the score.
There's times when this world
can come at you so rough
and if you want to live in it,
then you have to be tough.
You need courage to face
what you go through each day,
the skills to march onward
so that you'll be OK.
And honor's important
as is knowing what's right,
when to be peaceful and
when you sure need to fight.
He'll be a great father
while he nurtures his child
so the lad will be strong
but he won't run too wild.
There'll be structure but with love
and all the lessons between,
all that you can learn
from a gung-ho Marine!
Michael "Oorah Guys!" Gallatin
Note To Readers - This one brought tears to my eyes folks and that happens sometimes but not all that often. I'm so very proud of both of them and I'm glad to share that feeling with you! Semper Fi and I hope you all enjoy this. Bless you all!
one time a gung-ho Marine
with a battle-hardened body
and wits that were keen.
But he's found it's quite easy
to give up his gun
as he took on the fine job
of raising a son.
Yet there are some things
that he learned in the corps,
stuff he can teach to his boy
so that he knows the score.
There's times when this world
can come at you so rough
and if you want to live in it,
then you have to be tough.
You need courage to face
what you go through each day,
the skills to march onward
so that you'll be OK.
And honor's important
as is knowing what's right,
when to be peaceful and
when you sure need to fight.
He'll be a great father
while he nurtures his child
so the lad will be strong
but he won't run too wild.
There'll be structure but with love
and all the lessons between,
all that you can learn
from a gung-ho Marine!
Michael "Oorah Guys!" Gallatin
Note To Readers - This one brought tears to my eyes folks and that happens sometimes but not all that often. I'm so very proud of both of them and I'm glad to share that feeling with you! Semper Fi and I hope you all enjoy this. Bless you all!
Thank you so much for your kind words, they make me even more proud! I think of Justin as having been a fine Marine. I've never really thought much of him as a leader. Yet as a corporal that would have been part of his role. So, I appreciate your reminding me that my son was not only a good Marine but also had the qualities needed to lead others. That only adds to the things he learned (in a tough manner but well) that help to make him a great man, son, husband and father!
and 
all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
