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- My son, Joshua with Gunny Ermey
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Hello Sgt. Grit. This is my first letter that I have ever written to you. I'm a disabled MARINE and I'm still very proud that I got the chance to serve in the MARINES. I wished that I could have done my Twenty or more yrs. in. Back in 2005 We were a month out from going back to Iraq that would have made my 4th time over in the big sandbox. Anyhow I'm writing about my son Joshua. He was born at Camp Pendleton, Ca. at …
Read More - Mounted Color Guard
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I had the extreme pleasure of serving for one of the finest Marine Commanders - LtGen William M. Keys when he was a LtCol Commanding 3rd Battalion 5th Marines in 1977-1979. He was also a horseman and allowed me to participate on the Camp Pendleton Mounted Color Guard in a TAD status. While on the Color Guard I came under the Command of another great man - Major Jim DiBernardo (deceased 2009) who spent 62 months as a POW in Viet Nam. The Mounted Color Guard came under Joint Public Affairs MCB …
Read More - O’Bannon’s Grave
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He is buried in Frankford, Kentucky in the same cemetery as Daniel Boone. Mike Finch U.S.M.C. Vietnam 68-69
- He Exists!
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Sgt Grit, While I routinely read the personal anecdotes on your site, this is the first time I've submitted anything. I've heard about this guy from boot camp through retirement and always thought (he) was just a metaphor. Interestingly enough, he looks pretty much as I saw him in my minds eye for almost 40 years now. J. R. Cook Master Sergeant Saigon Embassy
- Marvin and McQueen
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I do not believe I have ever seen photos of Steve McQueen or Lee Marvin in uniform. Check out he attached photos. JimGrimes
