Hey Sgt. Grit,
As always, I enjoy reading your great newsletter….all the stories really bring it home, and remind me how proud I am to be "One of The Few".
Several months ago, I sent you a picture of my nephew, PFC Jason Johnson, and I, when I attended his graduation from MCRD San Diego, last October, almost exactly 48 years after I had graduated there. Well, he is now a L/Cpl and just got home for a 10 day leave after MOS School, before he reports to Miramar.
His Mom reports that was home less than 24 hours, and he was already trying to teach his 2 year old nephew how to say "Ooh-Rah", and I suspect that push-ups will be one of the next lessons. It appears we have yet another future Marine in training !!
I have to say, my nephew wanted to become a Marine from the time he knew what the word Marine meant. He followed his dream, worked hard, and accomplished his hearts desire. Already, you can tell that he has the dedication to, and love of The Corps that we all share. I am proud to have him as one of my Brother Marines.
Keep up the great work,
Patrick C. Verd
Cpl. USMC – 1962-65