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A story from a Chaplain who had served in Iraq:
When the Music Stopped... For those who are unaware: At all military base theaters, the National Anthem is played before the movie begins. |
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I recently attended a showing of "Spiderman 3" here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way through the National Anthem the music stopped.
Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year- olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments; and everyone would sit down and call for a movie. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here, the 1,000 Marines continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again. The Marines continued to quietly stand at attention. And again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect to happen? Even here I would imagine laughter, as everyone finally sat down and expected the movie to start. But here, you could have heard a pin drop. Every Marine continued to stand at attention. Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly the room was filled with the voices of a thousand Marines, finishing where the recording left off: |
"And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
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Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, |
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It was the most inspiring moment I have had here in Iraq. I wanted you to know what kind of Marines are serving you here.
Dr. Jim Higgins Senior Pastor McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC) 4075 Macland Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 God Bless Them & God Bless America. |
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