Sgt Grit:
Attached is a photo taken by my wife on July 10, 2009. It shows my son, Francis, saluting me on the same parade deck on which I graduated in May ’69. I am justifiably proud, as you might guess. I am, however, even MORE proud of the fact Francis had to lose 65 pounds to even be able to enlist, AND he lost an additional 40 pounds in boot camp. His platoon mates told me he was an inspiration to others who had to lose weight. He constantly motivated them to lose weight. OOOO-RAH!!
Dudley Garidel
Chief Warrant Officer 4 of Marines (Ret)
Semper Fidelis
Non Sibi Sed Patriae
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
“If you seek peace, prepare for war”