I can't disagree with anyone. America is not at war, they are at the mall, the Marine Corps, they are at war, doing it as only a Marine can. They, the civies that cant walk and do math at the same time, live in ignorance for the most part by choice and if they had a day, just one day of even boot camp, they would probably run like hell. Ignorance of what being a Marine is all about is bliss for some, and those who don't want to come out and play after a learning experiance probably rest in peace while still alive knowing that some where in the world at any givin time a Marine has made the world a little safer, 1 insurgant at a time if need be. My choice? American.I was lucky enough to be born here, and I kinda likethe place, and the Constution I swore to protect. And a random act of God? I'm Marine by His grace, and wouldn't change a thing except the age thing, hell, I'm only 53...... Guide

Every year on Vetrans and Memorial Day my wife and I make the trek up to Willamette National Cemetary to visit her dad's grave, and we always stop and visit the warriors that earned the purple heart, this year will be no different except that I will have to tell her the story of Mr Maxwell, and the deed he pulled off to get there. Thank you Mr. Maxwell,and thank you for the freedom we have so that I get to pass a little history to my wife each year............