Before I get to the gist of my tale, I would like to say that, prior to 9-11, I was never thanked for my service. Since then, quite often. Usually by other veterans. Not always, but usually. If it's a veteran, I return the salutation. If not, I just say thank you and you're welcome.
Wondering If This Is A True Story
I've had a copy of this message for a while and was wondering if this is a true story. You may have seen it already. Pretty spectacular if true.
S/F,
Alex Dimitrew
Bronze Boots Are In The Graduation Picture
This May 19th, will be 50 years that our platoon, #119, of the 116 series, graduated boot camp. We were honor platoon of the series. We took the General's trophy, at the rifle range and we won drill comp. (the bronze boots are in the graduation picture). I haven't seen anything on a 50 year reunion, for our platoon, so, I plan on being at Parris Island, for the 50 year anniversary of the graduation of Plt #119. If anyone else plans to attend, I'll see you there. In the picture, I'm 5th from the left, on the top row.
Platoon 384 MCRD PI 1957
I am 4th from the left in the front row. Anyone out there from this platoon?
Richard Kirby
Mike Co 3/7 Tattoo
USMC Mike Co, 3rd Bn, 7th Marines tattoo with Combat Action Ribbon and Vietnam Service Ribbon.
Tribal USMC Tattoo
USMC with tribal art tattoo.
Free Bird Tattoo
Bald Eagle in flight tattoo colored in the U.S. flag.
Work In Progress Tattoo
Boot Camp 3rd Battalion and 1st Marine Division tattoo artwork on right arm.
USMC and Iwo Jima Flag Raising
USMC and Iwo Jima Flag Raising tattoo on right arm.
Once A Marine, Always A Marine
The other day I was talking with a friend from our church at the lab where we get our blood test done and he asked me why I wear so many t shirt with Marines on them ( I get them all from Sgt Grit). He spent two years in the Army. I said because Once a Marine, Always I Marine. He just laughed. He didn't get it. I went to Parris Island in June 1960 with a platoon of all South Jersey guys, sponored by the Camden Courier-Post newspaper. Platoon 358. I spent three years at Camp Lejeune and one year at Newport Naval Base in R.I. I am proud to be called a Marine and my last duty station will be Guarding the Streets of Heaven like in our song.