I'm at the TA truck stop in Sparks, Nevada, formerly Sierra Sids. This flag has been on display here for many years. It no longer has the card explaining that it was taken off the body of a dead Marine on Iwo Jima. You may be able to see the stains on the flag, actually blood from the fallen Marine.
Hockey Fan
Hey Don – we didn't get the T-Shirts together, but thgt you would like this. NHL Officials said this was a first…
Quang Nguyen: Thank you Vietnam Veterans and all Veterans
A VIETNAM IMMIGRANT
It looks like we did some good after all! On Saturday, July 24th, 2010 the town of Prescott Valley, AZ, hosted a Freedom Rally. Quang Nguyen was asked to speak on his experience of coming to America and what it means. He spoke the following in dedication to all Vietnam Veterans. Thought you might enjoy hearing what he had to say:
The Marine who found two WTC survivors.
Only 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers fell on Sept. 11, despite intense rescue efforts. Two of the last three to be located and saved were Port Authority police officers. They were not discovered by a heroic firefighter, or a rescue worker, or a cop. They were discovered by Dave Karnes.
Eagle and Cross
22 years after my first tattoo, which was a hack job, I finally put a couple of pieces together to create something that has meaning for me. Commitment to God, Country and Corps. This ink job was a coverup of my first. Ryan from Evolution tattoo did a fantastic job on this piece, which was done in one long sitting. Semper Fi till I die.
Mike Corrado— Marine Vet—outstanding recording artist #5
Mike Corrado— Marine Vet—outstanding recording artist #5
Our National Anthem rendered properly
If you're tired of hearing our national anthem being
destroyed almost every time it's sung by the
current crop of pin headed egomaniac pop artists,
then you will seriously appreciate…..this version
of only 1 1/2 minutes sung by a group of youngsters
known as “Dave's Highway”.
No instruments, no microphones, no special effects!
Just 3 young siblings (Erika, Delaney, and Zachary)
singing the anthem as originally written, right in
their own living room.
What the Recuiter Never Told You
Sgt. Grit,
I came across this while surfing the web and thought you and our Marine Corps brothers would enjoy it.
It's an excerpt from a guide for civilians considering the military titled:
What the Recruiter Never Told You
Part 1 – – Deciding Which Military Service to Join
By Rod Powers, About.com Guide
Here's the link: http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter1_2.htm
Semper FI,
John Harrell
Sgt. USMC 1964-1969
RVN 1969
Marine1964to1969@hotmal.com
Pay Call
Here's what I was paid as a private E-1 fresh out of boot camp in early 1964. As we all know, this was MONTHLY base pay!
E-1 under 4 months $78.00
Today's private gets: $1467.60
In 1964 a 4 Star General over 11 made $68.40 LESS then that!!!
Mike Corrado– Marine Vet—-outstanding recording artist #4
Mike Corrado– Marine Vet—-outstanding recording artist #4