Lance Corporal Bill Schell (Marines 1983-1986) taking his "Major Princess" to the VA with him. Like father like daughter. Semper Fi Marines!
Bill Schell
LCpl '83-'86
Author: SgtGrit
Adopted Her Into The Corps
Sgt Grit,
Enclosed is a picture of a stroke victim who lives in Chandler, AZ, and is 34 yrs old. I met her one day on one of my many walks in the neighborhood. She saw me wearing one of your t-shirts and asked me to purchase one for her. She wears it when she takes her physical therapy. It's been a motivational tool for her and her therapist. I thought I would pass this on to let you know your product is being put to good use. I adopted her into the Corps!
Marines On The U.S.S. Indiana
Here's a picture of the Marines on the U. S. S. Indiana in 1911. Note the Sailors (I guess) sleeping on the right foreground. Interesting and note the belt, looks like the same belt I was issued in the 1940's and wore until I retired. As you can see the picture has a couple small problems BUT the sleeping figures always threw me.
Always Carry Your Fallen
I got this tattoo recently for buddies that I lost while serving. I could not think of a better way to carry on their names. Sad part is a have to add more names now. Even though I am retired I will continue to add the names of my brothers until I am gone.
USMC Tribal Arm band
USMC tattoo. Tribal Arm Band.
Marines Taking Care of Their Own With Sgt Grit
Sgt Grit makes generous product donations year round to other Marine Corps organizations, groups, and causes in order to assist them with raising funds to help and boost the morale of our Marine brothers and sisters. But, it is through the generosity of our customers that Sgt Grit has been able to give monetary donations to such organizations as Semper Fi Society of St. Louis, Fisher House Foundation, and many more.
LCpl JW Sowers, Radio 2533
I was with 2/5 rcomm in An Hoa, '69 – '70. Hill 55,37,119, Phu Loc 6, Liberty Bridge, Arizona Territory, Football and Go Noi Island Chu Lai, Durham Pk Ops, Que Sanh Mnts. Looking for Corpsman Ray Lau from home town York, PA, and Clarence Perry from Cal.
1953 Dodge M37
This is a frame-off restoration of my 1953 Dodge M37 that took 2-1/2 years. All components of the vehicle have been restored and overhauled to new Mil Spec or better condition. All old paint and trust was removed down to bare metal and repainted. The hard top was removed and converted to the current soft top now in place. In addition specific depot installed items found on USMC vehicles were fabricated and installed. With the exception of some welding and the machine work on the engine, all work was done in my garage. Just shows what a stubborn old Marine and some wrenches can do.
Photos From World War I
I have been given the honor of maintaining the personal items that belonged to my paternal grandfather, Oscar Steiner King, USMC 1917 – 1919. Among them are a number of photos from WWI and what appear to be some official U.S. Marine Corps photo post cards taken during boot camp. My grandfather was with the 78th Company, 2nd Marines, 6th Battalion. He was part of the 2nd Replacement Battalion which replenished the 2/6 after the Battle of Belleau Woods.
Proud Dad Of A U.S. Marine
I put these on my truck in November when my son LCPL Vincent Smejkal, US Marine was deployed to Afghanistan. Lots of people make comments, some good – some not so good, but that's why my son is there to allow people their freedom to say what they want. There are a few names I've written down of those that have made fun of what I have on my truck… I plan to have my son pay a visit to them when he gets back to discuss it.