There is no topic
- Thread starter Mad D
- Start date
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook to honor a relative they lost in Afghanistan. I thought it was moving and incredible and well worth sharing.
"A beautiful tribute written by my cousin, David Jones, for the cousin we just lost in Afghanistan, Corporal Jon-Luke Bateman.
Jon’s Story
On May 26, 1989, I was born the son of Paul and Laura; a free American.
I was 12 when the twin towers came crumbling down and valiant Americans fought for control of United Flight 93
When I became a man, I heard the Call of Duty. Once heard, must be answered.
I was 22 when I fell, giving aid to a fellow marine.
On January 15, 2012, in Afghanistan, while fulfilling my oath to protect the United States from all enemies, foreign or domestic, Freedom and Liberty’s price was exacted once more. Heavy, always paid for with that which is most precious.
As the Lord kneels down to raise me up, I look. Behind, with sorrow, I see my mother, my sister, my brother, family and friends mourning. What was; was to be. Ahead with joy, wonderment, anticipation, I see my father, beckoning me to his arms, smiling, to embrace me. We haven’t spoken in years. It will be good to catch up. The Lord is bright, calming, assuring.
I go where others can or will not
I do what others not dare.
I am sent in first to prepare, make safe the way for others.
I fight, if I must, so that my generation and those to come will not have to.
My brothers and sisters guard our embassies. They protect our President.
I AM A UNITED STATES MARINE!
I AM SEMPER FI! (Always Faithful)
I AM CORPORAL JON-LUKE BATEMAN. A FREE AMERICAN"
"A beautiful tribute written by my cousin, David Jones, for the cousin we just lost in Afghanistan, Corporal Jon-Luke Bateman.
Jon’s Story
On May 26, 1989, I was born the son of Paul and Laura; a free American.
I was 12 when the twin towers came crumbling down and valiant Americans fought for control of United Flight 93
When I became a man, I heard the Call of Duty. Once heard, must be answered.
I was 22 when I fell, giving aid to a fellow marine.
On January 15, 2012, in Afghanistan, while fulfilling my oath to protect the United States from all enemies, foreign or domestic, Freedom and Liberty’s price was exacted once more. Heavy, always paid for with that which is most precious.
As the Lord kneels down to raise me up, I look. Behind, with sorrow, I see my mother, my sister, my brother, family and friends mourning. What was; was to be. Ahead with joy, wonderment, anticipation, I see my father, beckoning me to his arms, smiling, to embrace me. We haven’t spoken in years. It will be good to catch up. The Lord is bright, calming, assuring.
I go where others can or will not
I do what others not dare.
I am sent in first to prepare, make safe the way for others.
I fight, if I must, so that my generation and those to come will not have to.
My brothers and sisters guard our embassies. They protect our President.
I AM A UNITED STATES MARINE!
I AM SEMPER FI! (Always Faithful)
I AM CORPORAL JON-LUKE BATEMAN. A FREE AMERICAN"
I'm sorry for your friend's loss.
I have been fortunate enough that there are volunteers that take pictures and post them during my son's bct.
Today they posted pics of him after he came out of the gas chamber. Poor kid. I have had friends describe the experience but somehow these pictures conveyed it much more.
I have so much respect for those who serve.
I have been fortunate enough that there are volunteers that take pictures and post them during my son's bct.
Today they posted pics of him after he came out of the gas chamber. Poor kid. I have had friends describe the experience but somehow these pictures conveyed it much more.
I have so much respect for those who serve.
This is dedicated to a few people over that certain age. You know who you are. 
The kids have all their texting codes...like:
BFF (best friends forever)
LOL (laughing out loud)
______________________
So why not some codes for seniors (50 and over):
ATD - At the Doctor's
BFF - Best Friends Funeral
BTW - Bring the Wheelchair
BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth
CBM - Covered by Medicare
CUATSC - See You at the Senior Center
FWIW - Forgot Where I Was
FYI - Found Your Insulin
GGPBL - Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low
GHA - Got Heartburn Again
HGBM - Had Good Bowel Movement
IMHO - Is My Hearing-Aid On?
LMDO - Laughing My Dentures Out
LOL - Living on Lipitor
LWO - Lawrence Welk's On
OMSG - Oh My! Sorry, Gas
ROFL...CGU - Rolling on the Floor Laughing...Can't get Up!
WAITT - Who Am I Talking To?
WTP - Where's the Prunes
WWNO - Walker Wheels Need Oil
GGLKI - Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking in!
The kids have all their texting codes...like:
BFF (best friends forever)
LOL (laughing out loud)
______________________
So why not some codes for seniors (50 and over):
ATD - At the Doctor's
BFF - Best Friends Funeral
BTW - Bring the Wheelchair
BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth
CBM - Covered by Medicare
CUATSC - See You at the Senior Center
FWIW - Forgot Where I Was
FYI - Found Your Insulin
GGPBL - Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low
GHA - Got Heartburn Again
HGBM - Had Good Bowel Movement
IMHO - Is My Hearing-Aid On?
LMDO - Laughing My Dentures Out
LOL - Living on Lipitor
LWO - Lawrence Welk's On
OMSG - Oh My! Sorry, Gas
ROFL...CGU - Rolling on the Floor Laughing...Can't get Up!
WAITT - Who Am I Talking To?
WTP - Where's the Prunes
WWNO - Walker Wheels Need Oil
GGLKI - Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking in!
Going to see "Call of Duty"
Looking forward to this movie "ACT OF VALOR" (not call of duty) as virtually all the off shore scenes were filmed right down here off San Diego. Also many other scenes were done at Camp Pendleton next door and on Coronado Island where they are based. Trailer is on every TV station every night plus big write up in paper. Will let everyone know more.
Looking forward to this movie "ACT OF VALOR" (not call of duty) as virtually all the off shore scenes were filmed right down here off San Diego. Also many other scenes were done at Camp Pendleton next door and on Coronado Island where they are based. Trailer is on every TV station every night plus big write up in paper. Will let everyone know more.
Last edited:
