Hats off to the Marines

[c303a]

Sent to me by a friend. Don't mess with the Marines.

Augusta, GA



Orville Smith, a store manager for Best Buys in Augusta, Georgia, told police he observed a male customer, later identified as Tyrone Jackson of Augusta, on surveillance cameras putting a laptop computer under his jacket... When confronted the man became irate, knocked down an employee, drew a knife and ran for the door.


Outside on the sidewalk were four Marines collecting toys for the "Toys for Tots" program. Smith said the Marines stopped the man, but he stabbed one of the Marines, Cpl. Phillip Duggan, in the back, the injury did not appear to be severe.


After Police and an ambulance arrived at the scene Cpl. Duggan was transported for treatment. The subject was also transported to the local hospital with two broken arms, a broken ankle, a broken leg, several missing teeth, possible broken ribs, multiple contusions, assorted lacerations, a broken nose and a broken jaw...injuries he sustained when he slipped and fell off of the curb after stabbing the Marine.

[Maxwell]

That is awesome...:D

[Dandasarge]

Ohh the PR

[trigggl]

Tyrone got off easy. He's lucky to be alive.

I wonder if the drugs at the hospital were as good as the ones he was going to sell the laptop for.

I wonder how much we (the tax payers) paid for the damage.

[Fire$torm]

Tyrone got off easy. He's lucky to be alive.

I wonder if the drugs at the hospital were as good as the ones he was going to sell the laptop for.

I wonder how much we (the tax payers) paid for the damage.

Hmmm, not really sure. Of course the cost to tax payers has now been mitigated because a thief has been stopped from raising insurance rates, retail prices and the like to cover losses of businesses and individuals.

[Crazybob]

Hoooraahhh!

[DrPop]

+1 for the Marines!

Yes, he is LUCKY they spared his life. Hope he learned a lesson.

[zombie67]

"Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will.* Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear.* Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.* Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.* Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.* Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. -- The Marine's Prayer"

[c303a]

I spent my time in the Army but I still had to post it. I loved it and I would be willing to bet that he learned a lesson. Maybe not the right one but at least he won't mess with someone in uniform again.