Old solders never die A reciting competition was held by our college. The English article of the second grade is old soldiers never die. This is my first time to read this speech in English. I read it in Chinese two years ago. It touched me for not only MacArthur's love to his country but his service for military in his life. Although the speech was difficult for me to understand it deeply, I tried my best to read and recite it. Some words used in the speech was accurate and impressive. Seldom did I feel MacArthur expressed not clearly. The most affecting point was the refrain of one of most popular barracks ballads which proclaimed ,"old solders never die, they just fade away." And , Like the old solder of that ballad, MacArthur just closed his military career and fade away.It's honorable for an old solder who did his duty in military career. His love and loyalty for his country will not die forever and remain often in our thoughts always. Although I couldn't have this opportunity to recite the incredible speech for my officers,seniors and classmates,I still remembered What things MacArthur taught to me.