Author: SgtGrit

Guadalcanal Heroes

I read with interest Gunny Rousseau's letter on "Guadalcanal Heroes". Not everyone has forgotten about Guadalcanal. Not many of them (all heroes in my opinion) are left. Had the Marines failed there, the results of WWII would have been significantly different. Guadalcanal does not get the attention of campaigns like Iwo, but it was a victory of greater historical significance. read more

Intended To Be Funny

I enlisted in the Marine Corps for four years the week I turned 18, in 1965. I served in Okinawa, Phu Bai, 29 Palms, and at the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Seattle, Washington, where I was part of an Officer Selection Office (OSO) team. I was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, went to college, was a computer programmer, went to law school, and have practiced law for 32 years. The Marine Corps gave me discipline and determination, and I am proud to be a Marine. read more

Guarding the Gates of Heaven

For my son, Marine SSgt Joseph Fankhauser (EOD tech)
KIA 4-22-2012

By Mary Wyscarver

She remembers as a boy, tanks and guns were his toys,
In her mind she always knew, he'd be among the chosen few.

Joined the Marines right out of school, tried to live by the golden
rule, Four times in Iraq on foreign land, two more tours in Afghanistan. read more

Lost and Found Plt 1229

Sgt. Grit:

I would like to know if there are any other Marines from Platoon 1229 who might be interested in a reunion. The roster photo lists each member and what state they were from or what state I think they were. I would appreciate it if everyone could take a gander at the photo and roster to see if they recognize anyone. If you do and know there whereabouts please let me know. read more