Tun Tavern
Nov 9th 2005RavenMarine Corps
On November 10, 1775, the second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Each November, all Marines the world over celebrate that special anniversary and pay tribute to the long line of “Soldiers of the Sea” and the illustrious legacy they have handed down to today’s Marines.
It was at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia on that date that the Corps was born. The innkeeper’s name was Robert Mullan and together with Captain Sam Nicholas they started recruiting the first of a long line of American heroes.
Today we are blessed with men and women who continue to carry forth and live the Marine creed “Honor and Commitment” in the highest tradition.
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting Lt. Col. Bryan McCoy (call sign Darkside) and some of his officers and Marines who took part in the early liberation efforts in Iraq and the conquest of Baghdad.
I would be remiss in not mentioning the wives and families of the dedicated Marines that I met who deserve as much credit as well as the families who have suffered the loss of a fallen Marine or one who has suffered serious injury in the line of duty. Their loved ones served our country with honor, distinction and determination and they will always have my full admiration and respect.
Semper Fidelis, and happy anniversary to the United States Marine Corps.
Robert Montgomery Thomas
The Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2005 Birthday Message
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7 Responses to “Tun Tavern”
Wild Thing on 09 Nov 2005 at Wed 09 November 2005 23:09:18 #
I just wanted to say Happy 2005th Birthday Marine!
Thank you for serving our country, thank you for my being able to live in the land of the free.
Tammi on 10 Nov 2005 at Thu 10 November 2005 06:04:14 #
Happy Birthday Marines!!!
Eric on 10 Nov 2005 at Thu 10 November 2005 08:23:20 #
.. here’s to the Corps, bud!..
Straight White Guy on 10 Nov 2005 at Thu 10 November 2005 08:26:34 #
230 years….
…. last year while us USMC vets were celebrating the Birth of our Corps, many of our active duty brothers and sisters were storming the streets of Fallujah… this year too, finds them in harms way doing what Marines do……
That 1 Guy on 10 Nov 2005 at Thu 10 November 2005 08:34:27 #
Happy Birthday to the Corps!
Semper Fi!
Drunken Wisdom on 10 Nov 2005 at Thu 10 November 2005 09:43:09 #
Nov. 10, 1775
230 years ago today, November 10, 1775, The Second Continental Congress resolved, “That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two Lieutenant-Colonels, two Majors, and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they cons…
Raven on 11 Nov 2005 at Fri 11 November 2005 16:19:26 #
Well no wonder you didn’t see Tun Tavern in Phili…LOL…it’s not there. It’s in Altantic City.
You still gotta go check it out. It’s a great place. I was talking with Kim about it…and she reminded me, (”duh!” she says…as she slaps me upside the head…”Remember, we went down there for the games??”…)