We had an outstanding day. This was a great time for Marines, family members, and supporters to get together. **Click on any of the pictures for a larger view.
Displays
YL-37 "Ugly Angel"
This amazing piece of history flew into the GriTogether complete with a traveling museum. More info on the YL-37 Group Foundation
Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
Guarded by Marines HIMARS rocket launcher and the RSS were displayed along with a HMMWV.
Marine Corps Uniform Display
Displayed by Tony Lowe
Book Signing
Veteran and author Ed Beesley was here to sign his outstanding book Lucky Enough and visit with other Marines.
Activities and Events
Tattoo Contest
The winner of our tattoo contest was Shawn Unruh with this tattoo…
Honoring Veterans – Group Photos
WWII Veterans
Korea and Cold War Veterans
Vietnam War Veterans
Vietnam Era Veterans
Desert Storm Veterans
Iraq, Afghanistan, and Horn of Africa Veterans
Young Marines
Just for the Kids
Looking Fine in Formation…
The Tornado Alley Young Marines from Kansas (Top) and the Oklahoma City Young Marines (Middle) came together to show other future Marines what they are all about!
Jamie and Sheila manned the games – The "grenade launch" and our "gunny" sack races were the favories…
JD and Jeremy worked on getting the kids faces full of camouflage and looking good with USMC tattoos – even the YOUNGEST participants looked great!
Of course we couldn't get anyone off the Marines Blow-Up Obstacle course once they got started!
Leathernecks Motorcycle Club
A chapter of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club held their annual meeting at the GriTogether. Look at all those bikes!
Bulletin Board Members
Members from our online forum had a chance to meet each other in person.
Forum members Tiffany, Carrie, Chris, Monique, and Kathy.
Oldest and Youngest Marine
The oldest Marine present was Pat Goss (83) and the youngest Marine was Travis Taylor (23).
Silent Auction
The proceeds from this year's Silent Auction went to benefit The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund – providing financial assistance to injured Marines, sailors, and members of other service branches injured while assigned to Marine forces, and their families. Some Items on Auction:
Thank you to all our sponsors! We raised $1,165.00 for the Semper Fi Fund!
Friends, Food, and Fun!
The place was packed with Marines from every era!
Friends and Family all had a great time – especially with all that Free Food!
Monty, nicknamed "Chesty" showed up proudly wearing his dog harness.
Kathy and Monique with the big Marine.
Sgt Grit and Gunny Davis
Ms. Marcella U. and Daughter
Starting the grills.
Free Burgers and Hot Dogs for all!
Enjoying the food with friends.
Marine Corps Showroom and Picking Up Items
After Party
The after party was held at the Bombay Club and it was a great time!
Thanks to everyone who came out for the day. It would not have been a success without YOU! And it wouldn't have been nearly as fun! Missed it? 4th Annual GriTogether – May 12, 2007!