They came in Peace

Gun Grape · 10-23-2007, 20:17 PM

23 years ago today terrorist struck the Marine compound at BIA and the French compound. It was the largest non nuclear explosion ever until the OKC bombing. It was also the opening shot of the war on terrorism. We just didn't know it.

220 Marines, 18 Sailors and 2 Soldiers were killed in the blast

One of our WAB members was there. I hope you are fine today Fred. You upheld the traditions of the Navy that day. Job well done, Sailor

Bluesman · 10-23-2007, 20:43 PM

Semper Fidelis

Shamus · 10-23-2007, 21:08 PM

May they rest in peace.

**Ironduke** · 10-23-2007, 23:19 PM

Semper Fi

**Officer of Engineers** · 10-23-2007, 23:36 PM

Present Arms.

wabpilot · 10-30-2007, 23:48 PM

Firing party - Present Arms.

Ready - Aim - Fire - Fire - Fire.

Firing party, Order Arms.

RamHammer · 10-31-2007, 02:43 AM

RIP, and Semper Fi.

Elbmek · 05-26-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gun Grape

23 years ago today terrorist struck the Marine compound at BIA and the French compound. It was the largest non nuclear explosion ever until the OKC bombing. It was also the opening shot of the war on terrorism.

Please forgive the apparent cynicism, its not intended, but "the opening shot of the war on terrorism"!??? Can I remind our esteemed colleagues that we were heavily into a long long battle against terrorism from 1969, in Ulster, where the PIRA were funded by the United States. 39 years ago. We were "terrorist" hardened soldiers when the USA thought a uniform was for parades. Also, the "war" in Malaya, post WW2, was fought by British troops against communist terrorists.

10-23-2007, 20:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bluesman WAB Bartender *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 7,387 Country:	Semper Fidelis __________________ "The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it, and if one finds the prospect of a long war intolerable, it is natural to disbelieve in the possibility of victory." - George Orwell

10-23-2007, 21:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shamus WAB Court Jester *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 04-12-07 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,072 Country:	May they rest in peace. __________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

10-23-2007, 23:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ironduke Burgomaster Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 6,802 Country:	Semper Fi __________________ The Buck Stops Here

10-23-2007, 23:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Officer of Engineers *Military Professional* Moderator Scotch taster Join Date: 08-06-03 Posts: 15,915 Country:	Present Arms. __________________ Chimo

10-31-2007, 02:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
RamHammer Regular Join Date: 10-04-07 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 59 Country:	RIP, and Semper Fi. __________________ I stand with Israel.

10-30-2007, 23:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
wabpilot *Military Professional* Join Date: 12-05-03 Location: Commuting between Dresden and Ft. Worth Posts: 558 Country:	Firing party - Present Arms. Ready - Aim - Fire - Fire - Fire. Firing party, Order Arms.

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