Sgt. Grimes (Nov. 24th Newsletter)
The yellow footprints are still on MCRD San Diego. They are now down at the new Receiving Barracks, a block south of the theatre at the east end of the Grinder, right across the street, north of the remaining Quonset Huts…
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
Green Shirts
There have been many comments about the Green Shirts in the last few newsletters. I thought you might like some pictures of same, taken at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, either 1957 or 1958.
LCpl Phil Urquhart, 56-59
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The Mason
The Mason neede bricks, to build his famous wall.
He took my blue-eyed uncle, who stood so proud and tall.
He turned him green and gave him death, and forced the muck and mire,
He laid each brick, where he saw fit, regarding nones desire.
Some he laid together, others laid alone,
RIP Tattoo
ones we lost in Sangin, Afghanistan 2008 RIP brothers
Dog tags tattoo for brothers lost in Afghanistan
ones we lost in Sangin, Afghanistan 2008 RIP brothers
Sangin tattoo
the area in Sangin where Mihalo passed away ones we lost in Sangin, Afghanistan 2008 RIP brothers
Helicopter and RIP tattoo
ones we lost in Sangin, Afghanistan 2008 RIP brothers
Old Corps Bulldog
Done by me, Tony Juan, USMC 77-81, on my Brother Gilbert Juan, USMC Vietnam Vet 68-70
Eagle Globe and Anchor over a Cross
Eagle Globe and Anchor over a Cross
A Day In November
On a day in November, which we never forget
The 2nd Continental Congress laid down a bet.
For liberty and freedom were being put to the test
King George sent Cornwallis – one of his best.
Soon to discover, Marines are quite savage
We beat back his tyranny through undying courage.
Many years hence and We haven’t changed,
Sending millions of rounds flying downrange.
All for freedom’s sake. This is our way of life!
God help those who put up a fight.
So “Semper Fidelis” to Marines past and present
Our sacrifice has made many lives quite pleasant.
One last thing on our special day
Let’s remember those who have paved the way
They gave the ultimate for your sake and mine,
Unselfish love – like the sweet fruit from the vine.
America is free! But where would she be?
Without the Marines like you and like me!
Happy Birthday Marines!
James E. Smith
Sgt. USMCR 1985-1991
10 November 2010