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Devildog LCpl Lamm
is Join Date: Aug 2004
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Twas the Night Before Christmas.....
'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Written by a Marine on Okinawa 'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, in a one-bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give, and to see just who in this home did live. I looked all about, a strange sight I did see, no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand, on the wall hung pictures of far distant lands. With medals and badges, awards of all kinds, a sober thought came through my mind. For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, I found the home of a Marine, once I could see clearly. The Marine lay sleeping, silent, alone, curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home. The face was so gentle, the room so unclean, not how I pictured a United States Marine. Was this the hero of whom I'd just read? Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? I realized the families that I saw this night, owed their lives to these Marines, willing to fight. Soon 'round the world, the children would play, and grownups would celebrate a bright Christmas Day. They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year, because of the Marines, like the one lying here. I couldn't help wonder how many lay lone, on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home. The very thought brought a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees and started to cry. The Marine awakened and I heard a rough voice, "Santa don't cry, this life is my choice; I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more, my life is my God, my country, my Corps." The Marine rolled over and drifted to sleep, I couldn't control it, I continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, so silent and still and we both shivered in the night's cold chill. I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night, this guardian of honor so willing to fight. Then the Marine rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, whispered, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day, all is secure." One look at my watch, and I knew he was right. "Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night." http://www2.powercom.net/~rokats/twas.html |
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Jugganaut Joe ArchAngel
is AKA: Jugganaut Joe
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
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Re: Twas the Night Before Christmas.....
That was an awesome version of the song. God Bless and Merry Christmas!
-Jugganaut Joe |
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Civilian First Class AmericanGirl
is AKA: Kim
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Texas
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Re: Twas the Night Before Christmas.....
Cool! The original version! Its been floating around for a while... I have a handwritten copy of this in one of my scrapbooks... My roommate's husband LCpl G sent it home to her just before Christmas in 1990... Just before Desert Storm.
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