November 17th, 2009

I now realize the oath I took many years ago is more important now than ever

ranger I took the oath in 1968 in front of a podium at the AFEES office in Newark, NJ. This was a time when being gung ho was not cool. My father was a marine in Korea. My grandfather served in the invasion of Europe. They taught me how important serving our country was. I was so proud to be standing there. I remember it like it was yesterday.

I served in Vietnam trying to help those that were in need.

A friend gave me this link. I came and read. I now realize the oath I took many years ago is more important now than ever. I swear to stand by it till my dying day.

Steve Connington
18B Hco 2nd bt. 75th Rangers LRRP

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Hey Steve,

Welcome to Oath Keepers.

We’re all kindred spirits here.

Thank you for your service to our Nation.

Eddie Gilbert
USMC SSgt 70-78
Peace Officer 97-present

Comment by Eddie Gilbert — November 18, 2009 @ 1:40 pm
Thank you Steve. Thanks for your service then and now. With brothers like you and Eddie Gilbert, we surely will prevail.

Comment by Brett Creek — November 22, 2009 @ 5:53 pm

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