The Face of Pride
They were carrying 65LB military packs on a 6.5 mile march around the base. He tripped and fell flat on his face. He got clear of the rucksack, got up, evaluated his mobility, and hoisted his ruck back on. With his face battered and bleeding, he smiled at his teammates and said "Let's Roll.
This is who we are. We are not the whiners, the crybabies, the victims. We are the Avengers. We are Agents of Wrath. We are the Protective Wall. We do these things that this exceptional nation full of exceptional people will continue.
Todd Beamer, this one's for you, because you are one of us.
This is who we are. We are not the whiners, the crybabies, the victims. We are the Avengers. We are Agents of Wrath. We are the Protective Wall. We do these things that this exceptional nation full of exceptional people will continue.
Todd Beamer, this one's for you, because you are one of us.
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Upon request of interested parties, that which was debated here has been removed.
I stand by my assertions that we have yet to see a process that is anywhere near "ideal". If you wish to debate that premise, the history or the future, I'll be happy to indulge, but not here.
This is where I discuss subjects that are hobbies and interests that generally exclude work. The first time the content stopped meeting my intent I should have deleted. I apologize to all the good and worthy souls that might have taken offense during my strident defense of things I believe in. I'll leave it to you to determine whether that includes you.
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