Marc Anthony Turns Two U.S. Marines into Vegas ROCKSTARS

[Teh One Who Knocks]

By trhe TMZ Staff


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So there he was, partying in Vegas ... when Marc Anthony noticed two U.S. marines hanging out at the Venetian ... and decided he was going to show his appreciation, by treating them to most kick-ass night EVER.

TMZ has confirmed ... Anthony approached the two marines and personally invited them to hang with him at Tao nightclub Thursday night -- hours before Veteran's Day.

We're told Anthony treated the guys like rock stars -- ordering bottles of expensive booze at a private V.I.P. table and making sure everyone knew they were the guests of honor that night.

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Sources close to Marc tell us the singer was more than happy to treat the marines as a thank you for their service to our country.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I am not a Marc Anthony fan by any stretch of the imagination, but that was just awesome of him :tup:

[DemonGeminiX]

Indeed. That was very cool.

[Godfather]

What a great thing to do. I couldn't name of of his songs but he's cool in my books now.

[deebakes]

good for him and it seems like he actually just did it to be nice, not for show... :tup:




although there of course has to be footage one way or another :tinfoil:

[RBP]

that's awesome

[MrsM]

Good work Marc :tup:

[Noilly Pratt]

We were at Vegas last year at this time walking through the Bellagio casino and a marine came up, high-fived me and said "Hey - thanks for wearing a poppy, can I meet your family?" (I guess that's not a tradition in the US?) "Of course", I said, and introduced my wife and daughter.

He then scooped up my then 7 year old daughter in his arms, gave her a hug and said "I've got one just like you waiting for me at home", then turned to us and said "I get to see her tomorrow for the first time in about a year. You don't mind if I hug her do you? My grinning daughter said before we could answer "Nope!" as she's used to my friend who just came back from Afghanistan.

I smiled and said "can I buy you lunch?" and he said "no, got that covered, but had to just come over and tell you I'm loving the fact that you're wearing a poppy. I saw you and yours, and it made me think of my own family." I told him to "take care and thanks for what you do, man". He smiled and walked on. Nice moment.

[MrsM]

We were at Vegas last year at this time walking through the Bellagio casino and a marine came up, high-fived me and said "Hey - thanks for wearing a poppy, can I meet your family?" (I guess that's not a tradition in the US?) "Of course", I said, and introduced my wife and daughter.

He then scooped up my then 7 year old daughter in his arms, gave her a hug and said "I've got one just like you waiting for me at home", then turned to us and said "I get to see her tomorrow for the first time in about a year. You don't mind if I hug her do you? My grinning daughter said before we could answer "Nope!" as she's used to my friend who just came back from Afghanistan.

I smiled and said "can I buy you lunch?" and he said "no, got that covered, but had to just come over and tell you I'm loving the fact that you're wearing a poppy. I saw you and yours, and it made me think of my own family." I told him to "take care and thanks for what you do, man". He smiled and walked on. Nice moment.

:tup:

[KevinD]

I don't get the poppy reference, honestly. May just be having a blond moment.



Oh, and dyslexia time...I read the thread tittle as " Marc Anthony turns out two US Marines"

[MrsM]

The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem "In Flanders Fields". These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour an appropriate symbol for the blood spilled in the war.

"In Flanders Fields" is one of the most notable poems written during World War I, created in the form of a French rondeau. It has been called "the most popular poem" produced during that period.[1] Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote it on 3 May 1915 (see 1915 in poetry), after he witnessed the death of his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, 22 years old, the day before. The poem was first published on 8 December of that year in the London-based magazine Punch.

[KevinD]

Ah, thanks for that MrsM. I knew the vets gave away Poppies here on Veterans Day, and though I am a vet myself, didn't know the reference. TBH, I'm not much of a poetry type guy. I still have a book of poetry somewhere around here that my ex-fiance gave me years ago. I read a bit of it, but just couldn't get into it.

[Godfather]

It's probably much bigger up here, as the author was a Canadian poet who died in WWI. It is actually written on our $10 bills which is very neat!


Great story Noilly, love that

[deebakes]

i had no idea about the poppy deal either kev :oops:

[Noilly Pratt]

The Canadian poppy...I remember in the 80s when they slightly changed the color of the inside from a black to green -- the reasoning was it was easier to manufacturer. The WW2 veterans caused an uproar then, and it went back to black in 2002, because someone noted that the poppies in Flanders Fields would have had a black inside on the real plant.

I was a very proud pappa this year. They've just recently put music to "In Flanders Fields" and of all the elementary school students, my daughter was picked to sing it at the school assembly this year.

If you'll indulge me....this is from the Royal Canadian Legion on why a Poppy is worn...


Why Wear a Poppy Poem by Don Crawford


“Please wear a Poppy”, the lady said
and held one forth, but I shook my head,
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.

A boy came whistling down the street,
Bouncing along on carefree feet,
His smile was full of joy and fun:
“Lady”, said he, “May I have one”?
When she pinned it on he turned to say,
“Why do we wear a poppy today”?

The lady smiled in her wistful way,
And answered, “This is Remembrance Day,
And the poppy there is a symbol for
The gallant men who died in war,
And because they did, you and I are free,
That’s why we wear the poppy, you see”.

I had a boy about your size,
With golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
Free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by he learned and grew,
And became a man – as you will, too.
But the war went on and he had to stay,
And all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it still in my dreams at night)
With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.

“Till at last, at last, the war was won –
And that’s why we wear a poppy, son.”
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said, “Thanks lady, I’m glad to know,
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son – did he come back all right?”

A tear rolled down each faded cheek:
She shook her head but didn’t speak

I slunk away in a sort of shame,
And if you were me you’d have done the same:
For our thanks, in giving, is often delayed
Through our freedom was bought
And thousands paid.

And so when we see a poppy worn,
Let us reflect on the burden borne,
By those who gave their very all,
When asked to answer their country’s call.
That we at home in peace might live

Then wear a poppy,

Remember

And give.