Friday, March 11, 2011

as charlie sheen preens

Got word twelve Leathernecks from 3rd Battalion 5th Marines were killed in four days over in Afghanistan this past month (reports conflict -- some say it happened in December).
Nevertheless, young Men ages 21 to 29.
Killed In Action.
Most probably lower ranking enlisted.
Privates, Corporals...life-takers/heart breakers.
Suppose they knew the danger when signing up -- hell, there's a war on.
Tells ya a bit about their character.
Whatta shame the good ones go off and die, while the shit-bricks back home are...nevermind.
It's pretty futile. Life is unfair...yadda, yadda. Push on and smile.

Semper Fidelis.
And God bless.

little something i drew up for Los Angeles Harbor College's weekly rag;
Harbor Tides. seems like a lifetime ago -- back when our KIA's hit 2K.
wonder what it's @ now...