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I am trying to find more information on the below story. I will give you as many details as I can in hopes that someone can clarify for me. I have tried to find the story online and I have been unsuccessful. Here we go.
In 2002, I was told a story from an old Marine. I being a Marine myself, was very interested in the story and eager to hear more. The old Marine told me that he tells his story on Parris Island to recruits of what happened to him in Vietnam. This is what I remember.
My son is a 3rd generation Marine and I am SO proud of him so I got this tattoo to show him how moto I am. My 1st tattoo ever and I couldn’t be happier.
Great USMC tattoos sent in by Cpl Lavarone
Dear Sgt Grit,
My name is Harry J. Daigle. I joined the Marine Corps in 1953 at the age of 17. Feb 28 1954, was when I graduated from MCRD. I stayed in the Corps 8 years, 8 days, and 8 hours. I got out as Cpl. E-4 like you did. I would have enlisted for another 6 years if they have given Sgt. E-5 I left the corps Dec 8, 1961, and after 58 years I still love the corps. As you see by the monument in my front yard, next to my American flag and the Marine Corps flag I bought from you. I just want to share my monument with all other Marines, celebrating the Fourth of July.
Thought you might like a copy of this since everyone talks about chow. I agree Hill 55 had the best mess hall.
Thanksgiving is an American holiday in every sense of the word. It is a traditional family affair and each of us will be missed this year as our loved ones gather for the occassion.
Sgt. Grit a few years back I sent you a comment about my Gunny Sgt. Barbosa and it was about the time we were out in the field (1958) and climbing a monster of a hill at Camp Pendleton. Well I was in great shape for I had just finished playing football for the First Marines and was feeling my oats when I grabbed the tripod and 30 light and humped up the hill passing everyone in my path. When we got to the top of the hill Gunny Barbosa came over to me and said "Don't be a Smart A-z Conners" I remembered that and will never forget his comment as long as I live and never did it again…
He just turned 3 but he's Daddy's boy!
Once again we at Detachment #57 would like to thank Sgt.Grit for helping to make our picnic a success!!
C.J.Oudendyk /Adjunt/Paymaster Det.57
Sgt,
Almost finished with our trip.
As I said, Many people will never get a chance to visit Washington, D.C and see the monuments there relating to the various wars our service men and women have fought in.
And seeing the professional staged photos in Magazines and on the web, I feel don't give the real life of being there experience that the photographs you take personally does.
So in that vein, I hope these are acceptable substitutes.
Any one that wants to download save and share you're more than welcome to do so. I only ask one thing, don't claim them as your own.
