Sarge
I got the best Christmas present any father could ask for from his son. A NEW MARINE! My oldest, Ryan, just graduated from Parris Island Friday, December 18, 2009. He is 3rd Generation to walk down this path, and would like to share photos of family members that have preceded him. In order of succession there is – Grandfather (wife’s father), myself & son.
There were a total of 8 graduating platoons – 6 male platoons comprised 2nd Battalion, Hotel Company. And 2 female platoons comprised of 4th Battalion, Papa Company. All of these new Marines could not have stood straighter & taller.
On Friday, when Ryan’s platoon was dismissed by their Senior Drill Instructor, there was not a mad rush from any of these guys to mom & dad. No! 2088 surrounded this guy to shake his hand & thank him. It was AWESOME!
One of the first things out of Ryan’s mouth on Thursday (Family Day) was – “Get me off this Island & Everything here happened to me except getting shot!”
Ryan was given an MOS of an Engineer. Do not know specific job. Would like to here from others that have had this MOS or similar?
Words cannot describe how PROUD I am of son!
Semper Fi
JJ Chervinko
Cpl USMC