The Mounted Color Guard stopped by Sgt Grit and participated in this year's GriTogether.
Author: SgtGrit
USMC and Toys for Tots
I am the builder of a Motorcycle that honors the USMC and Toys For Tots.Many of the items we used were bought from Sgt. Grit.I would like to see about possibly getting some photos of it in Sgt. Grit.I have sent one to give you an idea of what we have built.It is a full size, functional motorcycle.
Jingle Bell Special model
Plastic model photos of the "Jingle Bell Special" taken off the internet.
Our platoon’s yearly reunion
Dear Sgt. Grit:
Since 1996 our boot camp platoon has had AT LEAST one reunion somewhere in the United States every year. This year it was held in Prescott Valley, Arizona on June 9, 10, and 11. We started training June 1964 and graduated September 1964.
My Utility Trailer
The photo details the back of my utility trailer. I decided to make the trailer a rolling memorial to my roommate, A.D. Benson, when we were at The Basic School at Quantico, VA. I have had considerable positive response on the trips taken between Arizona and Indiana. One night we stopped at Joplin, Mo. and the next morning I found the following note on my window.
Sir,
Though I was not born when your started your time in Viet Nam, I wish to thank you for the sacrifices you made for our Great Country.
Thank you for fighting for us when politicians lacked the honor to fight for you. Thank you for sacrificing for us when many of your own countryment tried to dishonor that sacrifice.
On behalf of my 1 and 1/2 year old son, my wife, any future children of my family and myself I thank you for fighting that we may know freedom.
Thank you for fighting to bring that freedom to others. May God bless you and may he bless the United States.
The letter was unsigned, but I thought it fitting and should be included in my tribute to A. D. Benson.
(I am also sending a second photo of the trailer) You can use which ever works best.
Thank you very much. Larry D. Behle
Springfield Man To Receive Marine League Award For Heroic Action
WESTFIELD, Mass.—-A former Marine Corps Lance Corporal who lost his Springfield home in the June 1 tornado that ripped through Western Mass will be cited for heroism at the Westfield River Valley Detachment 141, Marine Corps League (MCL), pig roast and annual family picnic on Sunday, July 3, for saving the life of a man attempting suicide from the Tower Square Garage in downtown Springfield.
Gunny in DI Hat and Sunglasses
Here is another of Gunny sgt bruce the moose at his best face… looks like you wouldn't want to mess with this DI.
Photo Contest Entry
My boyfriend, a Lance Corporal, shows me an HMH-461 that he flew on when on tour in Iraq.
Texas Reunion
44TH year reunion of Platoon 293 San Diego 1967 All Texas Platoon, Honor Platoon. Charles Madeley, Pete Killian, Dennis Bradford, Larry Whittington, Capt. Ed McDaniel (USMC Ret) and Don Hawthorne. Houston, Texas 12 June 2011.
Pete Killian
USMC
1967-1971
Semper Fi
Puller Hike
Climb the Glass Mountain is proud to announce the organizing of our sixth annual Edgedancer’s Hike in majestic Yosemite National park in honor of California’s Purple Heart Day (PHD ) and Guadalcanal Day (GD).
The hike, which occurs on August 7th, Gudalcanal/Purple Heart Day, is an eight-mile trek up to the top of Half Dome.