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Originally Posted by Norm K

The statement doesn't read at all like the writings of any Marine colonel I ever knew (well, maybe an Air-Winger), and I knew and served with many. Even if legit, though, it's certainly not current, as there hasn't been - with precious few exceptions - an 86-year-old WWII veteran in over a decade.

What is legit is the message the statement conveys, but it should stand on its own merit rather than on someone's attempt to give it gravitas by citing a (likely, IMHO) fictional author.

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Right, I see these sorts of posts all of the time, and cringe. Is it possible that the post is truthful and accurate, sure. It it likely that someone composed it in a way that they thought sounded more impactful, absolutely!

It may as well be attributed to Mark Twain.