Major Daniel Whisnant, of Kalamazoo, wipes chunks of concrete off of the hood damaged Humvee near Fallujah, Iraq Monday December 4, 2006.First of all I would like to Dedicate this post to a good friend and a "HERO" Major Dan Whisnant. I have sent alot of you emails and kept you updated about Major Dan Whisnant and kept you informed of what his status was. For those of you who don't know Major Whisnant was the leader of 1st Battalion of the 24th Marine Regiment out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He lead his team in FALLUJAH, Iraq for nearly a year defending, thwarting, and capturing Terrorist (Let's call them what they are). They also help rehabilitate and serve the Iraqi people in many different ways.
Tonight I had someone ask me why Major Dan Whisnant always sign his letters with "SEMPER FI" and what does it mean. I thought this to be a very good question and decided to answer that question. "Semper Fidelis" is Latin for "Always faithful." This term is commonly used my the United State Marine Corp. Basically the reason Major Dan Whisnant signed his letters with Semper Fi is simply because, he and his men are always faithful in serving our country to the fullest of their capability. The Bible tells us in II Timothy 2:3 - Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. I believe this is exactly what Major Whisnant does as a Marine and a Christian. First of all he is a Volunteer...... He volunteered to enlist in the Marines and serve our country, He volunteered to sacrifice time away from his family for long periods of time with no assurance he would ever see them again..... He simply volunteered to protect and to serve. Secondly he is a hardworker in each and every mission he takes on. He sees to it that the job gets done right and goes to extreme measures at time to finish the job. There is no such thing as laziness when it comes to being a leader of a company of Marines. Hardwork is always a MUST. Lastly he has a willing spirit. You can tell in his actions and words that his spirit is willing in serving as a marine and a Christian. This is not something that he has to do but, something he chooses to do. I am thankful that Major Dan lives up to his words of Semper Fi.... Always Faithful. That should be the motto of each and every Christian. Think about it hasn't Christ been Always Faithful in his word. Thank-You Major Dan Whisnant and Thank-you 1st Battalion of the 24th Marine Alpha Company. "Semper Fidelis"
Tonight I had someone ask me why Major Dan Whisnant always sign his letters with "SEMPER FI" and what does it mean. I thought this to be a very good question and decided to answer that question. "Semper Fidelis" is Latin for "Always faithful." This term is commonly used my the United State Marine Corp. Basically the reason Major Dan Whisnant signed his letters with Semper Fi is simply because, he and his men are always faithful in serving our country to the fullest of their capability. The Bible tells us in II Timothy 2:3 - Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. I believe this is exactly what Major Whisnant does as a Marine and a Christian. First of all he is a Volunteer...... He volunteered to enlist in the Marines and serve our country, He volunteered to sacrifice time away from his family for long periods of time with no assurance he would ever see them again..... He simply volunteered to protect and to serve. Secondly he is a hardworker in each and every mission he takes on. He sees to it that the job gets done right and goes to extreme measures at time to finish the job. There is no such thing as laziness when it comes to being a leader of a company of Marines. Hardwork is always a MUST. Lastly he has a willing spirit. You can tell in his actions and words that his spirit is willing in serving as a marine and a Christian. This is not something that he has to do but, something he chooses to do. I am thankful that Major Dan lives up to his words of Semper Fi.... Always Faithful. That should be the motto of each and every Christian. Think about it hasn't Christ been Always Faithful in his word. Thank-You Major Dan Whisnant and Thank-you 1st Battalion of the 24th Marine Alpha Company. "Semper Fidelis"
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How interesting! Thanks for clearing that up. I am so thankful for the men and women like Major Dan, it is because of people like them, we are free. I spoke to my nephew on the phone last night, that just returned from Iraq, and told him how thankful I was, and he said he was just doing his job, it are the men and women who have died serving our country that are the Hero's. I say thank you to each and every one of them, It don't matter if they are state side or in Iraq or where ever they are, they all deserve a big thank you... Good job Baby Boy, and thanks for the lesson. I enjoyed...
Mr. Cooper,
All I can say is WOW and you don't know how much you have made my day. :) You see, Dan and I were volleyball partners in Okinawa Japan for four years. He was a great friend to me and when I moved back to the US I lost contact with him. For years now I have been trying to find him but without any luck. After 9/11 I feared he may have been KIA as a couple other friends were. Tonight I thought I would try again and started searching the web using his name. Low and Behold I happened to stumble upon this post. I can't tell you how excited I am to know he is doing well. I would truly appreciate you passing on my contact information to him. My name is Mike Cook and my email is Michael.Cook@Suddenlink.Com or he can call me on my blackberry 24/7 806-778-9410.
Sincerely,
Mike
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