Posted by
Gary A McAvin on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:46:34 AM
War is Hell and there is just no other way to put it! Sun Tzu surmises that all war is psychological. This is especially true when the enemy is in fear of their opponent. It is known that the patch from the 82
nd Airborne strikes terror into the hearts of these infidels called-Al-Qaeda. Maybe the 82
nd is to Al-Qaeda what the Scottish soldiers were to Hitler’s troops-“Scottish troops wore kilts in combat during WWII. In particular, the ferocious tactics of the Royal Highland Regiment led to their acquiring the nickname "Ladies from Hell" from the German troops that faced them in the trenches.”
We are of Scottish descent and we give no quarter to this day. We are proud of our ancestry and we are still willing to fight against any injustice anywhere; and anytime. Our surname is spelled with a “Mac” thus connoting Scottish descent. And; I can tell you from my own personal history and fighting capabilities, this Scottish blood courses through my veins. For as long as I can remember, I always knew how to fight. My karate instructors were always amazed at my fighting ability and overall fighting prowess.
So; what’s my point; to lift myself up? Hardly! If my instructors even thought that I was lifting myself up in any way, they would discipline me-severely! Their teachings were to be used only in self-defense and life threatening circumstances. Even then, I was required to give the attacker three opportunities to change their mind. The third was the final and fatal time for the aggressor. And; this is what I taught my son. Only fight when necessary. And; only kill when absolutely necessary. And; according to the “Rules of Engagement” only! Now! That time has come; and I wish the 82nd Airborne success in every mission against these evil people. May the blessings of the Most High reside within their ranks until final victory is achieved! It is time for the MOAB!!!!
The focus of this is our son. He is in the 82nd Airborne now deployed in Iraq. This week devastating news was brought to parents and loved ones as their soldiers were killed in battle with the cowardly al-Qaeda. The 9 soldiers I am talking about were members of the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Bragg. The loss was the largest for the 82nd Airborne since June 1969, when 12 paratroopers were ambushed and killed in Vietnam. This is our son’s unit. He was not killed (thankfully) but; his roommate was; and he personally knew all of the others as well. He has expressed to us the fatigue that comes with constant fighting and non-stop maneuvers. The 82nd has been very busy since their deployment to Iraq in August, 2006.
Personally; I am starting to lose my compassion and patience for these descendants of Ishmael in particular. As a minister, I am supposed to have love and compassion for all of the Creator’s people. And; I usually do! (I do draw the line at vicious killers; i.e. al-Qaeda) Right now; I would not be opposed to their removal from our country-America. It would not take too much for the majority of Americans to ask for their deportation back to their origins. You can only take so much before you want to see the scope of this war change. For now; they have an opportunity to accept the American way of life and Allied Forces assistance in their own countries of origin. But; if history is any indicator; that can change overnight!
The bottom line is this; we will fight these evil people right here on our own soil if that’s what it takes. We have the Creator’s given right to defend ourselves if our life is on the line and; that will we do! So beware! Here are two wars cry’s from our ancestry. Touch not a catt bot a targe / Touch not the cat without the shield! Buaidh no bas / To conquer or die!
We offer our prayers and condolences for those fallen warriors!
Be ye our angel unawares
If after worship ye bide a wee,
There's some would like to speak to ye,
If after worship ye rise and flee
We' all seem cauld and still to ye.
The one that's in the seat with ye
Is stranger here than ye, maybe.
All here have got their fears and cares,
Add ye your soul unto our prayers,
Be ye our angel unawares.
— Scottish Blessing