so this tattoo is one i just got last month. as you can see it is of a greek warrior. i had been wanting to get a greek tattoo for awhile now. and after seeing 300, i really wanted something like that. i am in the US Army, and have always felt that i was born to fight, born to be a warrior. as you can see in the picture he is battle wear, and that is just
like me. not so much on the outside, but more emotional battle scars.the next one i got on july 1st 2006. most of you know that 06 was a really really hard year for me. so i went looking for something that was different. something that people would see and would be like wow that is cool. and well i have this thing with people saying that i am soo young, oh im just a kid. so i got this tribel faded. saying that i am may be young when it comes to how many years old i am, but i am well versed in life and am weathered. i like it a lot cause it is really shows who i am. in that it is not like others and i am ok with being who i am. the next one is one i got in sept of 05. i was on leave and it had been a little over three months sense my team leader and Lt. had been killed in iraq. they were killed on 17 june 05. sfc salie died on 14 feb 05. i have sense added two names ssg brown and pfc simmons. they were killed easter of 07. its just my way of paying tribute to the couple of men i know that gave their lives for this country.
the next which i cant seem to get in the right spot is an M-16, helmet, and a pair of boots. this is what we do when we say our last good-byes. i got this for all of my infantry that have died for this country in our many times going to war. i got is right out of basic training in 2004. i also have the word "Better" down my right for arm and "Days" down my left. i also got this one right our of basic training. i got it cause i knew that the day ahead would be hard and i wanted something that would keep me smiling. just a way to say hey its alright cause there will be better days ahead.well i hope you all understand where i am coming for with all of this. i would love to hear what you all have to say.
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well said greg...i love each of your tattoos and i am glad i know the story behind them :)
love yas!
I completely agree with you. I am not fond of people who just get tatoos of worthless stuff just to get them. But like you said, if they are meaningful, and tell a story, then they aren't bad. I like the way you think!
Hey. I loved this blog. way to make a statement and a point not just backed up emotionally but biblically and by your heart. :) preach, bro. preach.
They Are Permanent! Scrapbooks can tell stories too, Journals, and photos. I think in the emotional state kids in the military are in, it's not good timing. It seems to me to say, "Mom & Dad aren't here to talk me out of this."
I do appreciate the stories and the insight in your life, but I really think young kids in the military don't stop and think about their future. It's all about doing this now, I can do whatever I want, it's my life. I'm not there, you risk your life every moment of every day, and Maybe it's too hard to look at a possible future when you don't know if you'll live thru the day
Sorry, Hit Wrong button ... Anyway, Gregg. I don't think Tatoos are honoring to God. I can't really say I think they ARE 100% Wrong, but I wanted to tell you what I thought.
2Corinthians 6:16 "The temple of God cannot have any agreement with idols, and we are the temple of the living God". Be sure they are not idols to you.
Keep Thinking & Keep Blogging, Young Man, Warrior, Friend, Brother!! God has great plans for your life and You are VERY, VERY Loved!!
God Bless ... Linda H :)
Gregg... I'm not much of a tattoo person (suprise, suprise... I know... you'd think I'd be all about permanently decorating my body using needles, but I'm not;)). But, I really like the tattoos that you got for the friends you lost. I love that each of your tattoos has a story behind it.
I also really liked what you said about the tattoos telling your story and about the old temple. It reminded me of the old churches in Europe. The churches tell the stories of the Bible from their facades on the outside to the stain-glass windows to the art throughout the inside. When the churches were built, most people couldn't read, so the pictures in the church was their Bible. The churches were decorated to tell God's story.
Thanks for sharing your story, Gregg! I'm praying for you!
I am really very happy that you posted this whole tattoo thing. We had talked about this before, and you knew my view on it. Although I still stick to what I think of them, I also now have a new view, from your prospective. I think it was well written, and easy to understand. I have thought many hours about tattoo's because there is that small part inside of me that wants to get that "famous" Tattoo, and yet I have still not been brave enough to do so. I think it's wonderful that your Tattoo's have a meaning, and they are not just "Idles* You are right when you say a Tattoo says who a person is. Which I think is one big reason I have yet to get one. It's a little scary, and I believe that once you get one, you will get another, and another, and maybe even more then that. It is my fear!
My mind is more open about this whole tattoo thing, and i appreciate your view on the whole thing, it was great to read it. And your other blogs are great too!!!! You can read mine at the link below, I think it attaches it here... haha
I haven't written in it in a while, i guess i forgot! But I will now that you reminded me too.
Thanks Gregg, I think your a very strong person (and I don't mean just Physically)
Neysa brandon
brandonfam.blogspot.com
You ARE a "Greek Warrior" my little brother's son. Thank you for honoring our ancestry and serving this country. I think our God is okay with it. Isn't it what's in our hearts that matters?Stay safe young man, and keep tat-n!
Bro, i like your tattoos.. i wasn't so sure about the tribal one... but now that i know the story, it's much more understanding... I love you Gregg!!! -lou <><
greg i really want to fight with the anonymous person...
but i am resisting.
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