Forget politics and read these 2 letters, I got this from a friend.
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You may remember the letter President Bush referred to in hisspeech on
Monday night, well the following is that letter and the father's letter to Bush also. How many of you have written "that" letter before an assignment? How many of you have "held" such a letter (and was so thankful when you didn't have to open it!)?
For all the hipe, for all the misconceptions for "me and mymoney", there's nothing like the guys and gals who serve that we might be free! For those of you who watched the "State of The Union" address by President Bush - this is the letter that he referred to.......get your tissues ready - it's powerful!! I just pray that I have the same attitude when my time comes! God Bless this family - God Bless our military who put their lives on the line for us daily!!!
THIS IS THE LETTER PRESIDENT BUSH WAS TALKING ABOUT LAST NIGHT
ON HIS SPEECH. THIS WAS SENT BY A FRIEND AFTER IT WAS READ IN
THEIR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
SSgt Daniel Clay letter
SSgt Daniel Clay, a 27-year-old Pensacola native, was one of 10 U.S.
Marines killed by an improvised explosive device near Fallujahon Thursday, December 1st. He was one of five children in a very strong Christian family. A sister, Jennifer, died suddenly of ananeurysm a year ago shortly after the birth of her fourth child. She's mentioned in this letter. Just before he began his second tour of Iraq,Daniel gave this letter to his father to read in the event that he was killed.
MOM, DAD, KRISTIE, JODIE, KIMBERLY, ROBERT, KATY, RICHARD, ANDMY
LISA: Boy do I love each and every one of you. This letter being read
means that I have been deemed worthy of being with Christ. With MaMa Jo, MaMa Clay, Jennifer ..... all those we have been without for our time during the race. This is not a bad thing.It is what we hope for. The secret is out. He lives and His promises are real! It is not faith that supports this ..... But fact and I now am a part of the promise. Here is notice! Wake up! All that we hope for isReal. Not ahope. But Real.
But here is something tangible. What we have done in Iraq is worth any sacrifice. Why? Because it was our duty. That sounds simple. But all of us have a duty. Duty is defined as a God given task. Without duty life is worthless. It holds no type of fulfillment. The simple fact that our bodies are built for work has to lead us to the conclusion that God (who made us) put us together to do His work.
His work is different for each of us. Mom, yours was to be the glueof our family, to be a pillar for those women (all women around you), Dad, yours was to train and build us (like a Platoon Sgt)to better serve Him. Kristie, Kim, Katy you are the five teamleaders who support your Squad ldrs, Jodie, Robert and Richard. Lisa you too. You are my XO and you did a hell of a job. You all have your duties.
Be thankful that God in His wisdom gives us work. Mine was to ensure that you did not have to experience what it takes to protect what we have as a family. This I am so thankful for. I know what honor is. It is not a word to be thrown around. It has been an Honor to protect and serve all of you. I faced death with the secure knowledge that you would not have to. This is as close to Christ-like I can be. That emulation is where all honor lies. I thank you for making it worthwhile.
As a Marine this is not the last Chapter. I have the privilege of being one who has finished the race. I have been in the company of heroes. I now am counted among them. Never falter! Don't hesitate to honor and support those of us who have the honor of protecting that which is worth protecting.
Now here are my final wishes. Do not cry! To do so is to not realize what we have placed all our hope and faith in. We should not fear. Weshould not be sad. Be thankful. Be so thankful. All we hoped for is true. Celebrate! My race is over, my time in war zone is over. My trials are done. A short time separates all of us from His reality. So laugh. Enjoy the moments and your duty. God is wonderful.
I love each and every one of you.
Spread the word ..... Christ lives and He is Real.
Semper Fidelis,
Daniel
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The following is a letter written by his father, Bud Clay, and given to Florida Congressman Jeff Miller to give to President Bush along with the letter Daniel wrote to his family.
Pensacola, FL,
December 7, 2005.
President George Bush,
The White House,
Washington, DC.
DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH: My name is Bud Clay. My son, SSgt Daniel Clay--USMC was killed last week, 12/01/05, in Iraq. He was one of the ten Marines killed by the IED in Fallujah.
Dan was a Christian--he knew Jesus as Lord and Savior--so weknow where he is. In his final letter (one left with me for the family--to be read in case of his death) he says ``if you are reading this, it means my race is over.'' He's home now--his and our real home.
I am writing to you--to tell you how proud and thankful we (his parents and family) are of you and what you are trying to do to protect us all. This was Dan's second tour in Iraq--he knew and said that his being there was to protect us.
I want to encourage you. I hear in your speeches about ``staying the course''. I also know that many are against you in this ``war on Terror'' and that you must get weary in the fight to do what is right. We and many others are praying for you to see this through--as Lincoln said, ``that these might not have died in vain.''
You have a heavy load--we are praying for you.
God bless you,
BUD CLAY
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The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog
I heard the pastor last night tell us, "Some day I will not need the light of the Sun to guide me, cause I will have the light of the SON." Yes, praise Jesus!!!!
Thanks for posting the letter bro.Taz.
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