The History Behind Not Only The Phrase But The Tattoo Of Death Before Dishonor
“The slogan of “Death Before Dishonor”, frequently written in a coiling scroll wrapped around a dagger, is a perennially popular military tattoo–and for good reason. The saying has been used for military units at least as early as ancient Rome
The Relationship of Tattoos to Personality Disorders”, published in the The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology and Police Science, Richard Post notes that another study had surveyed prison inmates with the “death before dishonor” tattoo and found that, if these prison inmates had been in military service, they had all been dishonorably discharged.”
I stand by this phrase with every ounce of me… I mean I should, I am a Veteran that has proudly served my Country. I served active duty and voluntarily gave over four years of my life “for the greater good of mankind” blah blah so this “phrase” (which is more than a phrase in my household-it is a way of living. I do not see any issue with living this type of lifestyle because we are not hurting anyone (and I’m trying not to raise a serial killer {but who is?!} so I figure we’ll go about our lives accordingly).
So…. with all this being said, it’s fair to say that I have a right to throw this out there: (and vent because this pisses me off; please excuse my language, I tend to get a little “Passionate” about certain issues).
Once a Soldier, always a Soldier!
*There is ONE condition to this statement: If you were a soldier at one point (meaning you passed ALL training) and you were kicked out (Dishonorable Discharge) with the rank of E3 OR below….. YOU ARE NOT A SOLDIER- YOU DO NOT FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY!
Also, if you are a soldier and you DISGRACE our Elite name…. You are NOT a Soldier!
So I leave all of you with good tidings and I wish you well…. go out in this world and do GREAT things….. you will be rewarded-just as I have!
Death Before Dishonor – HOOAH!