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On the occasion marking the 203rd Birthday of the U.S. Marine in 1978, at Camp Lejeune, and in the presence of several thousand Marines and their Ladies, General Louis H. Wilson, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, arose to deliver his long awaited address to the troops. He approached the dias, nodded to the Commanding Generals, and proceeded to explain to the captive masses that he would be short on words that night - then turned to his bride, Aunt Jane, took a glass and, amid absolute DEAD SILENCE, offered this Toast - and promptly SAT DOWN! The WHOOPIN' and HOLLERIN' went on for a good 10 minutes! TEXT: Love The Wonderful Love of a Beautiful Maid, The Love of a Staunch, True Man, The Love of a Baby, unafraid, Have existed since Time began; But the Greatest of Loves, The Quintessence of Loves, Even Greater than that of a Mother, Is the Tender, Passionate, Infinite Love Of one drunken Marine for another! In this very beautiful and moving poem, General Louis H. Wilson, the former Marine Corps Commandant, captures the unique relationship that exists between and among all United States Marines. This is a Masterpiece and will be cherished as a family heirloom. We include a FREE Sergeant Perkins Notecard with envelope with every purchase of any Marine Corps or Medical Corps item.