"I am a Marine Wife"
by Pat Egan
I am a Marine wife.
I share my husband's pride
in the Marine Corps.
My husband has conquered
the most challenging military
training program the United
States has to offer.
The Eagle, Globe and
Anchor give testimony to his
title: "Leader of Men - United
States Marine."
He has taken his place
among history's Marines who
have made the free world feel
safer just hearing the
words, "The Marines have
landed, and the situation is well
in hand."
I am proud that in an age
that scorns fighting men, he
chooses to be ready to defend
his country.
Although I can never fully
understand his devotion t