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I am a vintage Marine who served in a time when being such was viewed neither as heroic or even honorable. I am not a hero, nonetheless, I am a survivor. The true heroes are planted in Gardens of Stone; some 58,000 of them. Never forget them.

Depends upon the budget here at the house. I would keep all I had if I could; but circumstances do not always allow me to do so. I do write poetry and can write one for any who are interested for a flat fee of $50. You pick the person, place, or thing, provide me with a few specifics, and viola, you have a personal poem numbered and signed by MarkMarine.

I collect books along the line of Tenneyson, Emerson, Thoreau, Blackwell and others of that genre. I enjoy perusing through their minds.

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese

Shooting firearms, period.

The Bible (KJV only) as well as some epic fantasy along the line of Tolkien, Feist, Brooks, Donaldson and Jordan. Louis La'Mour westerns are a welcome break too.

Sergeant York. My Grandfather knew him and liked him; knowing my GrandDad, that is saying a lot.

CSI(s) and Amazing Race. My wife enjoys ER; but to me, it seems like everyone bedded everyone and the loving commitment of a defined relationship is a prehistoric concept. My mother called TV the One-Eyed Devil...I think she was right.

Lee Marvin once told me that, 'Once a Marine - always a Marine' and I took it to heart. I behaved honorably then and do so to this day. The things I did no man should be required to do - the horrors my eyes have seen belie human understanding. The sounds of bullets splat and the booming concussion of incoming mortar fire plague me still with this ringing in my head I cannot escape. Nor can I allude the smell of sweaty unwashed men...even my own stench from days upon days in the sweltering jungle. The sickening sweet smell of blood pagues my nostrils still. But for God, I would have ended this suffering long ago. I thought there was nothing my two fist could not conquer...until I saw my haunted reflection in the inescapable mirror one day. I then knew my limitations and decided then to let God carry the pack I had been muling around all these years. Seek peace and ye shall find it.

Marine, DAV 100%

PayPal...the reason I prefer that as I am something of a recluse (what my wife terms antisocial) therefore, regardless of the moniker, the simple fact is I do not get out much.

UPS - always

I think I state clearly on the items I seel; if they are somehow damaged, the shipping insurance should protect us both. I give my word as to the condition...my word is all I have left. I am a man of honor & charity. The Marine Corps motto is 'Always Faithful' I live by it and will not violate the principles of it for neither money nor man.

MarkMarine@aol.com