SGT. Grit.
I am very proud to announce we have (2) new Marines in our family. Our sons Pfc. Andrew M. Boston (21) & Pfc. Jimmy H. Boston III. (20). They Graduated Boot camp aboard MCRD San Diego, Dec. 18th, 2009 as part of 1st bn. Charlie Co. Plt. 1053. They are currently attending MCT at Fort Pendleton in preparation for their MOS school 6111 Tilt rotor/ Helo mechanic.
My wife and I along with our Daughter -in-law (Andrews wife) were in attendance. During our visit to San Diego we stayed in billeting aboard MCRD. Doing this afforded us the opportunity to witness a lot more of the young Marines way of life that most ever get to see without becoming one of the Few and the Proud. I witnessed in the early morning dark, the lone calling of cadence coming from the drill instructors as young Marines marched in lock step. I could hear them, long before I could see them. As they marched out of the darkness and mist I was struck by the changes in my young sons. It was like someone had hit me with a hammer. Now, they were not only young men but young Marines. I must say I have never been prouder than to see my only (2) sons come marching across that parade deck as U.S. Marines…..Semper Fi!! HoooRah!
Jim & Marsha Boston
Proud Parents of U.S. Marines