Other USMC – Page 59 – Sgt. Grit Community

PFC Garcia

Dear Sgt. Grit,
Here is a picture of my young Marine and the Gentlemen that changed the course of our lives forever, for the best I must say. They are my son PFC. Joshua J. Garcia, currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca., kneeling, then left to right. SSgt. Humphries, SSgt. Hendrixson, and Sgt. Milbourne. These are the gentlemen that saved my son from throwing his life away and gave him some idea of a direction to head in. I will be forever and eternally thankful to them for this. read more

Photo worth a million words.

They say a photo is worth a million words. I say this is worth a countless number of words, but only three strong words. HONOR……. COURAGE…….COMMITMENT……. Please pass this on, and keep the AMERICAN PRIDE ALIVE……………… read more

Thank you all!

I just wanted to say thank you to all marines. What you do and have done for our country can never be repaid. There are just not enough words. My youngest has graduated high school and she will be leaving for Paris Island in August. We could not be prouder of the choice she has made. My son is in the Army and could not be prouder of his little sister. I am proud of my children and the choice they have made to serve their country and when other parents ask me how could you let them do that I could never let my child go like that. First off there is no let about it, my kids are adults and can make their own choice and as my favorite saying goes it can’t always be someone else’s son (or daughter). God Bless you all! read more

Blue Angels Memorial Day Air Show at Jones Beach, NY attracts 444,000 spectators

The Huntington Detachment #792 of the Marine Corps League set up a recruiting booth for Marine veterans at Jones Beach and handed out Marine Roses to the spectators. Suddenly dozens of Code Pink anti-war protectors descended upon us shouting obscenities and anti-military slogans as they read off names of deceased Marines and soldiers KIA in the war on terror. Spotting me in uniform they attempted to tie me up with a pink rope. A small group of Marine bikers calling themselves the Gathering of Eagles came to my rescue as did the SWAT team of the New York State Park Police, armed with M-16 assault rifles, and they prevented any contact between the opposing groups. This same group attempts to disrupt military funerals but the Gathering of Eagles is always there to prevent this disgrace from happening. Whatever happened to the true meaning of Memorial Day? read more

My Little Cheerleader

Hey, Grit, recognize this outfit?

Isn't she a cutie! She's my granddaughter, Willah Ann Saucedo. Her dad — Eric Saucedo — is in the Navy, due to retire next year. Semper Fi!

Bruce C. Fisher
Corporal of Marines
MCTSSA 1971-73 read more

Devil Dog

Here is Cpl. TJ Lieberman and Devil Dog ?Charlotte? — Marines always have your back covered!

Memorial Day

Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. [Ronald Reagan, U.S. President; 1985]

Semper Fidelis,
Bryan Holy
MGySgt
USMCR Ret.

Operation Desert Warrior

Sgt Grit and Sue-

I wanted to let you know that last week-end we successfully completed our charity drive for the Wounded Warrior House. The weather in Orlando precluded a large turn-out for the run, (we had over 300 people sign-up for our Toys-for-Tots event) – but we raised about $3000 from merchandise raffles and our auction. Total money raised for this event was $4500!!! read more