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AUSemperFI (68.63.54.127) on 11/10/2003 - 1:28 a.m. says: ( 4 views )

"It is after midnight so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!"

(EDITED BY AUTHOR: 11/10/2003 - 2:17 a.m.)

On the occasion of the 228th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, I'd like to give you all a sample of what takes place during the ceremony at a birthday ball. Ladies and Gentlemen,welcome to the Wayne's Board Marine Corps Birthday Celebration. A message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Ladies and Gentlemen, please rise for the prayer The Marines Prayer Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose in deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt; steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen. Ladies and Gentlemen. Please be seated. MARINE CORPS ORDERS No. 47 (Series 1921) HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS Washington, November 1, 1921 759. The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November, 1921, and hereafter on the 10th of November of every year. Should the order not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, it will be read upon receipt. (1) On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name "Marine". In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history. (2) The record of our corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and is the long eras of tranquility at home, generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas, that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security. (3) In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue. (4) This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the corps. With it we have also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our Nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the Corps. JOHN A. LEJEUNE, Major General Commandant Our guest of Honor needs little introduction to most of you. In fact he put most of this board through college. He is a proud graduate of Auburn Ubiversity and a former officer in the United States Army. He served with distinction in the Korean War as an Army engineer, and his path crossed many times with our beloved Corps. Some have even heard him confess his early desire to have been a Marine. He is well respected by all of us, and I can think of no one here who more highly deserves to be our guest of honor. Ladies and Gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to introduce our Guest of Honor, JOSEPH MILLER - AUBIGJOE" Pieces of cake will go in order to BigJoe, then AUMACDAD as oldest Marine and finally BammerFan as the youngest Marine. Ladies and Gentlemen, this concludes our ceremony. Happy Birthday Marines.

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