I love quotes. I actually have a book which, the size of a large dictionary, is properly named Quotationary. If you know me well enough, you'll know that I love using quotes on the regular. I love applying quotes to everyday life-- dissecting the symbolism and underlying meaning. (I think I was an English major in another life...)
Because my life is a relatively-open book, (and if you've read my Facebook at all the past 12 hours), you know that Drew and I are spending our last, full day together before yet another field trip to Afghanistan.
We just returned home after catching a matinee viewing of Act of Valor on this stormy evening. Through tear-soaked eyes, I absorbed the last two words on the black screen that ended the movie: Damn Few.
Damn Few. How can two, relatively powerless words carry such meaning and worth?
A damn, few of us will ever understand. But I can speculate....
Brotherhood. Loyalty. Honor. Fidelity. Courage. <-- Those last 3 are a shout out to 4-73!
On our way home, I asked Drew, "What exactly does 'Damn Few' mean?" He stated he believed it's because there are only a few individuals that can proudly call themselves Navy Seals.
As we entered Fort Bragg, the guy at the gate checked our IDs. Something we do day in and day out, without much thought. If you're one of the 81,000 people that drive through the gates daily, I'm certain you've heard the following:
All the Way.
The motto for the 82nd Airborne Division.
We all have quotes, mottos, or slogans that mean something to Us and our Brethren.
But All the Way, although close to my heart, is something we can all follow on the daily.
Stand tall. Stay proud. Give it all you got. Fight hard. Love harder.
Go All the Way.
Everyday.
We must be meant to be friends! Lol. I love quotes & apply them everywhere. We say act of valor the day before the hubby left too! :) lol
ReplyDeleteAmazing thank you!
ReplyDeletei believe "damn few" is more than just a navy SEAL qoute. i think a damn few men/women know what its like to be down range. i believe damn few americans have the courage to do more than just ask for freedom. damn few are willing to fight for it.....operaters(the men of the broad spectrum that is special operation; SEAL's, special forces, rangers, usaf pjs, etc;) are all part of a sort of brotherhood made up of people that are so different and yet are so alike....my life long goal is to join their ranks....to be able to go down range for my country.....to call myself an operater..."to us and to those like us....damn few" outstanding movie by the way
ReplyDeleteDamn few... I'd say it's seals only. I'm a part of a few, hundred thousand that signed a contract. They are a Damn few that will do and see more than most of us who join. Very elite group.
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