Sunday, July 04, 2004
A better man than I
Here’s a great 4th of July story to read. A reporter, 34, gave up his good pay and decent life to brutalize his body and become a Marine. The story he wrote is quite good...I hope he sends word back when he’s deployed, I would enjoy reading follow-ups on his experiences.
I had one final opportunity to be a Marine, to learn martial arts, to shoot, to speak a new language, to make whatever contribution I could to the war on terrorism.
I had nearly enlisted after graduating from college, after working a few years and after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Each time I hesitated.
In October 2003, the recruiter asked the decisive question: In the future, would I look back and regret my inaction if I didn’t enlist?
I signed.
Posted by JimK at 04:37 PM on July 04, 2004
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