I'm more than happy with the new header and in keeping with the spirit of it I offer this.
A warrior is born the moment a child looks on injustice and knows what it is. A warrior is born when the fire in your blood cries out for justice, when you will not sit back and just let it go on. A warrior is born, and things will never be easy ever again.
Some of us were born to it, others came by choice but the result is the same. Once you set on this path there is no turning back, no backing down. Wether you have ever worn the uniform or not a warrior is what he is by virtue of his heart. Strength of heart, of spirit marks you, setting you apart from other men. You will fight for what you believe and never forsake it. You will pay the price, and not complain, you will bear the scars and not hide them. You ignore the scorn of fools and cowards because you have nothing left to prove. You wear the badge of honor in your eyes, and all other men of Honor will see it and know. Lesser men will fear. You will fight for justice as you see it, and all others will benefit. You will be praised when needed, and forgotten when not.
But you, we, will always be there.
Being a warrior isn't a profession, it's a way of life. A way of approaching adversity and planning it's defeat. We possess many more warriors than most can imagine, from the trembling child holding his mothers hand to comfort her tears to the wizened old man broken in body but not in spirit, walking because he's too stubborn to fail.
Of all the things men can choose to be, I choose this, and I'm not looking back.
Strength and Honor.
Update, a correction as pointed out by Emily. Many thanks.
Posted by Mark (puggs) at November 09, 2003 06:06 AM | TrackBackStrength & Honor.
Posted by: Emily Nelson on November 9, 2003 09:51 AMAs Bismarck once said of Germany in the 1800's " By Blood and Iron we will make this Nation Great." it still applies.
Posted by: Adrian on November 9, 2003 10:47 AM