The Oath
“My fundamental duty is to serve humanity…” We all stood. “All rise and raise your right hand”..The clatter of the old wooden auditorium seats clapped and banged as the entire academy stood as one....
View ArticleWarrior Poets
Here we sit at the kitchen table. I enjoy the table in the back lot too, but there’s no C’gars allowed these days. Can’t say as I like it, but can’t argue much with it either. So its hot Joe, n’ we’ll...
View ArticleBrotherhood, Where Art Thou..
Sno.7's L72 hanging with my father at a Woodinville event in 2006. Photo by author. Well, Brother. Glad you could join me for a cup. ..I know, it’s a little strong..the probie made it. He’ll learn....
View ArticleWhen One of Us Falls Down
Did you know who the procession was for last Friday? Did you hear the drums beat, the pipes calling, take note or shroud your badge? No? Not the usual coverage, I agree. A slightly more subdued...
View ArticleRemembering The Parting Glass
Two years ago, I wrote these lines out as I sat up in an absolutely silent firehouse. The crews of both houses were each passed out, exhausted. We’d just lost our battalion chief. Even though we had...
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