Which Service is Best?
A soldier, a sailor, an airman, and a marine get into an
argument about
what armed force is the best. The argument gets so heated
that they fail
to see an on-coming truck. They are hit and killed instantly.
When they
arrive in heaven, they see Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates.
So they
decide he can settle their argument. They walk up and ask
him, "Saint
Peter, what Military Service is the best?" He thinks for
a moment, then
says, "Well, I'm afraid I can't tell you. But I'll tell
you what. I'll
talk to God next time I see Him, and I'll find out for you.
In the mean
time, welcome to heaven." So they enter. Later, they see
Saint Peter
while walking around, and they ask him about their question.
But before
Saint Peter can say anything, trumpets blare, a bright light
shines, and
a white dove flies out of the light with an envelope in
it's beak. Saint
Peter says, "Ah, here's the answer from the Boss." He takes
the letter,
and the dove flies off. He opens it, trumpets play, gold
dust flies up,
and Saint Peter reads aloud:
FROM THE DESK OF GOD
TO: SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, AND MARINES
RE: WHICH SERVICE IS BEST.
Dear Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines,
All branches of the United States Armed forces are truly
honorable.
One should take pride in serving with the Military. You
are all
well-trained men, all capable of pulling off your job exceedingly
well.
Therefore, there is no superior service.
Sincerely,
God, USMC (Ret.)
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