These are some of Buzz Baviello's favorite quotes.
Corpsman, RVN, Delta 1/5
and Author of the book "Corpsman Up"
"God and Soldiers all men adore,
in time of trouble and no more.
For when war is over and all things righted
God is neglected and the Soldier slighted."
From a Sentry Box at Gilbralter
"An army of asses led by a lion is vastly surperior to an army of lions led by an Ass."
George Washington
"To err is human to forgive is devine - neither is Marine Corps policy."
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The rank "Lance Corporal" comes from the Latin "Lancia Spezzata"
Which is what the Romans labeled their best fighters. The ones who broke the most lances in battle.
This poem was written for the Corpsman of Vietnam. Their service was Vital to the Marines in the Vietnam War.
Greg Kraljev
"Corpsman Up"
Up at the front and filled with fear
He pleads with God, don't leave me here.
Wounded and bleeding and hunched with pain
Thrown on his back in the mud and rain
Others went down, some hit, all scared;
no one moved, no one dared.
We'd moved swiftly through the patty mire,
And then it happened; enemy fire
It's "Corpsman Up" when things get hot,
The nearest thing to God, we've got
"Corpsman Up", to save a breath
"Corpsman Up" in the face of death.
Stop the bleeding, treat for shock;
No time for hesitation "Doc"
Patch him up and get him back;
Back to the rear; call a medevac
Operating room well lit and clean;
Doctors waiting, dressed in green.
Operate with speed and skill,
Experts with a determined will.
Save lives or limbs to save dreams,
No matter how impossible it seems.
Work on in a sweat in mud and grime;
To save a life...there's not much time.
You joined the Navy to learn your trade,
Went to school, and made the grade.
It's "Corpsman Up" when the rounds are flying;
"Corpsman Up" when the men are dying.
You're one of us, a grunt of grit;
like it or not you just can't quit.
"Corpsman Up" step from the ranks.
"Corpsman Up" and accept our thanks.
GySgt. Tom Bartlett
