It was dark and dreary, with no Tinsel, no presents, not even a tree, just boots filled with sand. A United States Marine lay sleeping in his one bedroom home. The Marine’s voice was soft and pure, ‘Carry on Santa, it’s Christmas Day, all is secure’ The Marine said, ‘Merry Christmas my friend,! And to all a good night’ The Marines were willing to fight for freedom, and the Marine said: ‘This life is my choice; I fight for free'”]
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