Dear Sgt. Grit:
In reference to your recent Newsletters concerning the Leatherneck
tartan, I would like you to know that "Clan Leatherneck" has been
alive since 1998. We have participated in all the local Highland
Games since that time.
Author: SgtGrit
Marine Paratrooper
Sgt. Grit,
Re: Iwo Jima Marines.
Roy Ford, Marine Paratrooper, was there for the entire campaign.
I have been hanging out with Roy off and on for a couple of years
now. He has too many stories to tell here, but I'm sending some
info about him for you to share.
Iwo Pictures
These are some photos that a reader of the newsletter sent in from the WWII era.
Thank You to My DI
This past October I went on a 3-day bus tour of Parris Island
sponsored by the Marine Corps League, Sgt Jason M. Ileo Detachment
1147 of Centerville, MD, along with a few other detachments from
Maryland. There were about 40 Marines who went on the trip. We had
a great time seeing first-hand all the training the recruits
undergo in becoming Marines. It brought back a lot of memories for
me. One of the proudest moments for me was seeing 509 Marines
graduate. This really reinforced my belief that the Corps is in
good hands.
Blast From the Past
While enjoyable to read stories of family members carrying on the
tradition and old friends reuniting, it's even more fantastic when
you get to experience this:
1985 in Korea, 2nd Lt. Taggart on the left, Cpl. Thornton, M.A. on
the right.
Fast forward 27 years…
EGA – My First Tattoo
I waited for 21 years after getting out before finally getting my first tat. The EGA is in front of a cross that is barely visable (artist messed up). The whole tat is above my heart because even after all these years God and Corps is always in my heart. Semper Fi Marines (past, present, and future).
Center Back Piece
“Ka-Bar” Caduceus, Eagle, Globe, and Anchor I drew up and have a “Blood pool” of “Death cheaters” below. Scroll across upper back says “United States Navy and lower Scroll says “Marine Combat Doc”
Marine Recon Sniper Memorial Back Piece
Marine Recon Sniper memorial back piece in progress by Tattoo Edge King Bee Wear / NYC
IRON-MARINE
I wanted to combine my two greatest accomplishments (aside from my children) my service in the United States Marine Corps and my recent completion of an Ironman Triathlon (140.6).
“The Last Six Seconds”
"The Last Six Seconds"..you need to read this
One can hardly conceive of the enormous grief held quietly within General Kelly as he spoke.
On Nov 13, 2010, Lt. General John Kelly, USMC, gave a speech to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis, MO. This was four days after his son, Lt Robert Kelly, USMC, was killed by an IED while on his 3rd Combat tour. During his speech, General Kelly spoke about the dedication and valor of our young men and women who step forward each and every day to protect us.