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- Copper EGA I made in honor of son’s graduation
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I am enclosing a copper EGA I made in honor of my son who is graduating from Parris Island on Oct 16TH, 2009.. Being a Marine from 1969 to 1970 I could not think of a better way to express how proud I am of him then making this EGA which He has earned 40 years after I did.. There will always be the bond of going through Parris Island that only the few and proud share and that is one thing I will always share with my son. …
Read More - Home Made Marine Swagger Stick
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Hey Sarge; On this Nov.10th I was given this home made swagger stick to see if I could find it's owner The top band reads "MED CRUSE USMC" The nex brass double band reads 1 9 6 7 LAN FUR A M T R A U S The circular brass bandS lists all the Med landings SPAIN, BARCELLONA, FRANCE, TURKEY, ATHENS, ITALY, SARDINIA, NAPLES, SICILY, GREECE, CRETE. Being a MARINE, you can understand it's significants. Hope you might squeeze this in some where. Joe Shea
- USMC Poster in France
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My daughter and son-in-law were on a business trip to France. While in Paris, they toured the Napoleon burial site and the war museum (Musee deI'Armee). One of the World War 1 displays was this USMC poster. I have never seen it before and thought all of us old (but not that old) USMC vets would like to see that the Corps is still fondly remembered in France.
- Enduring Freedom Marine Memorial
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Dear Sgt. Grit, I never served my country in the military but I, like millions of other Americans, deeply respect the sacrifices that our military men and women have made defending the United States; especially the Marines. I wanted to do something to show that respect. I made the "Enduring Freedom Marine Memorial" to honor the 33 Arizona Marines that have paid the ultimate price in defending our liberty. The memorial lists each Marine lost in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom since 2003. It is an "enduring" memorial …
Read More - Marine Corps 5-String Banjo
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Marine Corps 5-String Banjo Theme: U.S. Marine Corps/Navy Corpsmen - Iwo Jima, Feb. 1945 Description: While carving the heel of the neck on a new banjo, I decided this will be a Marine Corps Banjo. Later, realizing I directly or indirectly knew several guys that were on Iwo Jima during WWII, the theme developed with that emphasis. Components: Cox burl walnut resonator; Sullivan archtop tone ring and rim; Prucha stretcher band, flange and brackets, all from Mike Guggemos, Winsted, Mn; Marine Corps emblems and Navy Corpsman Caduceous from Marine Corps …
Read More - Marine Corps Quilt
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Hi ? You said to email you the pictures of the Marines quilt I was making for my son?s (Chris L. Heady) birthday Oct.26th and it will also be for Veterans Day as well- I am so proud of his service in the Desert Storm conflict- His wife could not find his patches and they were on his shorts so I ordered 4 new ones to put in the outside corners of this quilt and they have not arrived- once it is finished, I will send you pictures of the …
Read More - Top’s Snow Removal Device, USMC Model #1 for Newsletter
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FELLOW MARIINES, I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW SNOW SHOVEL THE OTHER DAY, SINCE MY OLD ONE CAME UP MISSING. I WENT TO MY LOCAL HARDWARE TO FIND JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. THE BEGINNING OF A NEW CREATION. THERE STOOD BEFORE MY MARINE CORPS EYES, A DRESS BLUE SHOVEL, WAITING TO BE FURTHER CREATED. ALL I HAD TO DO WAS ADD AN NCO STRIPE AND TWO GOLD MARINE CORPS EMBLEMS FACING INBOARD, OF COURSE. MY WIFE AND NEIGHBORS THINK I AM OVER THE EDGE, BUT HOW CAN YOU …
Read More - Memorial Yard Art
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With memorial day coming thought I would send pic of the memorial I have made to honor the 9 men from Delta !/7 '65-'66 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Cpl Charles A. Parola Delta 1/7 Wpns '65-'66
- USMC Seal Pumpkin
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For the past 3 years that my some has been in the Marines. My husband has carved a pumpkin for him. We managed 292 pumpkin this past Halloween, and every year the Marine Corps pumpkin has been a huge hit. When we tell people it is to honor my son, Bryan & all the other Marines for their brave service, they tell us how great those men & women are. My husband is still trying to find a NAVY stencil for our daughter-in-law. Here's a pic of the pumpkin... before …
Read More - Attitude
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sgt grit: you & i might have been on the same inbound transport... I landed danang 5 mar 1969, heading for hq btry 3/12 at quang tri. recently finished a 'Sgt. Grit' inspired bean bag toss board (not an item offered in your catalog) - thought you might appreciate seeing it. semper fi M.L.Milano u.s.m.c. 1966-1969
