Early Age Marine
Hey Grit,
Saw a picture of a yougster doing pushup in your American Courage #230, Here are some pics of my daughter (circa 1973)
Palmer Brown
Slayer of Dragons,
Defender of Fair Maidens, and
LtCol of Marines (Now Retired)
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Master Sgt. David McNamee and Baby son Oliver wearing the Marine dress Blue
Hey Sgt. Grit,
Several months ago I wrote to you and asked where I could get Dress Blues for my son’s new baby boy to wear to my daughters wedding.
You suggested I buy the Large Teddy Bear and take the Blues off and use them for the baby!
Well here is a photo of them at the Wedding.
My son is Master Sgt. David McNamee and son Oliver 23 months old.
Wife of & Mother of a Marine
Shirlee Rainey
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Sgt Grit's Devil Pups
I was just looking at the [AmericanCourage #229] From Afghanistan and USMC Red Fridays? email newsletter and saw the adorable picture of the Sgt Grit's Devil Pups and had to go to your site to see more. :)
We have a Devil Pup of our own -- I have attached a picture of him :) This picture is from when he was 2 months old (which was about 13 months ago). Our Marine had been deployed to Afghanistan just a couple of weeks before this picture was taken with 2/8 and this is one of the pics of our precious baby boy that we sent to him for his 1st Father's Day!
Thanks,
Kyla
Proud Marine Wife
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Marine Baby
Sgt Grit,
This is a picture of my son at 7 months old. My saw him doing "push ups" and said, "That is definitely your son! He's doing push ups just like Daddy!"
He's two years old now and loves toy guns, but the funny thing about that is that I haven't given him any guns or exposed him to any fire arms. Must be genetic and is being passed down.
P.S.
I am Former Sgt, having served with: 1stBn 9thMarines, 1stBn 4thMarines, 5thBn 14thMarines, & 2ndBn 23rdMarines. Served from Oct '85 to Dec '94. Semper Fi!
William Chau
Captain
Clay Lacy Aviation
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Photo of next Recon Marine
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Inspired by the Sgt Grit Catalog cover
James "Levi" Davison, son of Cpl. James "Erron" Davison
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My Grandson's blues do look good.
Just thought that you would enjoy a picture of my grandson with the
just add a kid shirt, looks sharp if I say so my self. the other
picture is of my son, Devin, and Grandson and the new dog, a
boxer,from TN.
By the way the grandson has the same rank as his granddad.
Semper Fi
Harold L Ramer
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Saluting
Although the technique may not be correct, SSgt. Kip Cashman's niece and nephews pay honor to his service in Afghanistan this past Christmas.
Remember, it's the thought that counts.
Always proud of our son
Mike and Lynn Cashman
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Newest addition to our "Platoon"
Enclosed please find the newest addition to our "platoon". Derek was born last August and came home in one of Sgt Grit's camo outfits. Three months later he's still wearing his camo with pride like his dad. We wanted you to have this picture.
Semper Fi, OOhrah
Derek's big sister
Megan Elizabeth
Semper Fi
Sgt Grit
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Little DI
Sgt.Grit,
Good evening from Erie Pa...We just wanted to send you a picture of our 3 yr. Devil Pup...and future Marine.
He's a hard charger and doesn't play games...just ask our Day care provider!!!! ha ..ha...ha...feel free to post this picture.....
Semper Fi!!!!!!!
Cpl.R.Domster
8th,9th Motors
91-95
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Grandaughter of a Marine
Sgt. Grit,
Thought you might like to see a picture of my grandaughter wearing her favorite t-shhirt that I got from you. Also is a ppicture of my license plate with her name on it. In Ohio there is no extra charge for Veterans Plates. Thanks for all you do. Ted L Dixon Sr. Cpl of Marines 1973-1976
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Devil Pup Letter
Memories, that will NEVER fade!
A Picture of our son with his daddy's cover on when he was 4 months old.
A very happy day in our life, his graduation from boot camp, Parris Island, The marriage proposal! Then a recent Photo of my husband, and our son. He will be going on his first deployment this August. My son and I will be totally lost without him home. I just wanted to share this picture, and just how cute a father and son can be. Especially with so much pride.
Semper Fi,
The Cabral Family
Rhode Island
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Scarlet and gold running through his veins.
Sgt Grit,
I have 5 sons, oldest is 12 and the youngest is 1yrs old. The picture is my middle son who is 6yrs old. Funny thing is, I didn't even have him pose for this picture. I just asked him to give me the 1000 yard stare. He grabbed my cover, correctly placed it two fingers from the bridge of his nose, popped in to the POA and looked right through the camera and I into my soul. Scarlet and gold running through his veins.
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A Little Night Reading
We have been long time customers of Sgt. Grit. My daughter's father SSgt "Rooster" served from 1993-2002.
Our daughter, Riley loves to hear her Daddy tell stories and always points out the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the various Marine posters, items, and on t-shirts at both of our houses. She always reads your newsletter along with me and loves the decorated motorcycles, bull dogs and Marines who she says "looks like Daddy."
I told her to pick out a book to read before bed. She ran in the other room and grabbed my Sgt. Grit catalog off my desk. I think she may be a bigger fan than some of your older members.
We get asked all the time where we find all the great Marine items and tshirts we have so I've started having to keep one of your catalogs handy. :)
Thanks for all the effort and as always Thank you to every Marine that honored the uniform.
Semper Fi.
Erica Cosminsky
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My Marines
My oldest Marine is getting ready for his second deployment. This time he will be leaving his wife and 2 year old son. We wanted to have pictures of Ricky and daddy taken and they turned out so cute I had to share.
Thank you,
Debbie Bailey
VPMMO CPL Rick and CPL Mike
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"Tall Order"
My mini Marine
Hi, my name is Ashley and my husband is a former Marine. When I met and fell in love with him, he was an active-duty Marine serving at HQBN 1MARDIV, and the Marine Corps has always played a role, one way or another, in our lives. So, when we found out we were having our first child, I could not wait to find Marine Corps-themed clothes for the Devil Pup. So, I naturally turned to Sgt. Grit and found the cutest outfit. When I bought it, I purposely purchased it a little big so that she could spend more time in it since children have a tendency to grow at an alarming rate. This gave us the added bonus that everyone would be able to read it as we ran around. I gave it to my husband when we found out we were having a girl. She is now 13 months old, and it barely fits, so I guess it will soon be time for a larger version. It is one of her favorite outfits and she is constantly bringing it to me so that she can wear it. My husband recently turned 30, and he is always looking for good USMC gear. The problem is that I waited too late to order from your fine catalog, so I sent my mother by your brick-and-mortar store to pick up what I wanted to get him. Thank you so much for all you do! I thought I would send you pictures of our Leatherneck-in-training sporting her favorite outfit. Her father and I will be proud of her no matter what she decides to do in life, but we would feel extremely honored if she were to carry the colors forward as one of the few, the proud, the Marines.
Ashley Hester
(Wife of Cpl Bryant H. Hester, USMC)
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"Tall Order"
Eight year-old Tyler J. Laviolette of Springfield is presented a graduation certificate
for completing recruit training with the Westover Young Marine (YM )
Company from Sergeant Major Ed Mitrook, USMCR, Ret., regimental commander
of the YM , center, and National YM Executive Director Ed Shanks , left,
during recent ceremonies at Westover. The YM unit, sponsored by the Marine
Corps League’s Westfield River Valley Detachment 141, graduated 30 ‘boots’ at the
February 27 ceremony. (Marine Corps League photo by Matt Knas.)
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PFC BONEHEAD
This is PFC Bonehead, ready for liberty call. all 6 lbs. of guard dog. from Bart Baldwin, Brackettville, Tx. SEMPER FI
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Devil Dog opening presents
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Oohrah Girl
My husband is so proud Daddy's Little OOHRAH girl (Triniti Rain-3)! This is his favorite website ever & his dream would be to see his little 'rine corp girl in the magazine or online (even just once!) LOL. He insisted on me sending you this picture!
Thanks again and God Bless,
His ARMY wife,
Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Hughes
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Latest addition
I sent you one pic of my newest grandbaby ( Thanksgiving Day ) but I didn't think to send you this one with both the blanket and the bear.
Kent M Yates
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Happy 233rd Marine Corps Birthday!
Hello,
As a former Marine and my husband an Active duty Marine, we wanted to send a picture of our 3 month old son, Landon as a future Marine. Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fidelis!
Sincerely,
Denise P.
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My Devil Pup
Sgt Grit,
Hi I have loved your newsletters and website. Ever sinec I left the Corps almost a year ago I have wanted nothing more than to get back in (I am unable due to a medical seperation). I wanted to share a story with you. On June 2, I had a beautiful little girl. I was extremely nervous since I was a tomboy growing up. Since she was born my fears have been calmed. She loves to "play" rough and wrestle with her puppy. She is my little devil pup. Both of her parents are Marines and it shows its in her blood. Her favorite blanket is a Marine Corps Blanket my gramma gave me for my graduation. She sleeps with it every night. And recently she has started growling...I find it hilarious.
I just wanted to share my little Devil Pup with you and thank you for this comunity.
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Pooles Pride
Sgt,
Just thought I would pass on a pic of my dog. When I'm not working overseas I go to the local R.S. and poole functions with my dog. Thought ya'll might enjoy.
Tiny Huddleston
Pointe Noire, Congo
Semper Fi
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Jarhead Pup
Sgt Grit;
Just wanted to share a photo of my devil dog. His name is 'Jarhead', and he's earned the name. He's currently an E-3, but that's after spending at least 6 months as a boot and being busted at least three times. He comes by his monicer and behavior honestly - he's in a proud Marine Corps family: My father was a Marine before WWII (Pvt Harold Somers), my brother retired after 23 years (MSgt Mike Williams), I did my 4 years, my son served his 4 (LCpl Peter Williams - part with the first outbreak of hostilities in Iraq with the 2/10), and my daughter was a Corpsman (HM3 Mallory Williams). We bleed crimsom and gold. Love your newsletter and eagerly await every issue. Let's see some other "Devil-Pets" and/or mascots - would also like to see some Marine Corps motorcycles.
"Thanks" to my Brother and Sisters who went through all the sh*t I didn't have to. Special rememberance to those who paid the ultimate price.
As the old toast kinda' goes (and I always use whenever two or more Marines are gathered); To those Marines that are here with us, to those Marines who could not be with us, and to those Marines who are no longer amongst us. Semper Fi!"
Semper Fi!
-Sgt. Ken Williams
Jan 1975- Jan 1979
Savage, MN
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Little Marines
James Whalen
9 months old
Grandfather is Dennis Whalen, CPL, 1st Bn 9th Marines
2 Tours – Nam
WIA – Khe Sanh
Got these two tee shirts for my grandsons who happened to run into some Marines in Dearborn, Mich.
My daughter said everybody was laughing! Great product! Thought you might want to know.
Semper Fi
Frank Simonetta
Vietnam 1967 - 1/9 and 3/26
Spring Grove Area Youth Little League, Coach Pitch, Baseball Team “US Marines” sporting the Sgt Grit “Attitude is Everything” Youth T-Shirts
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The next Marine in the family
Thought that you would like to see the next Marine, this is his first Marine cap, but I am sure not his last.
This is my Grandson Nathaniel.
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Little Marine
Sgt. Grit,
Attached is a photo of my young great nephew A. J. Dressed in tropics and along with my wife dressed as a BAM ( ugh.... sorry Mindy, I guess I should have said Women's Reservist). I also dressed in my tropics at my former rank of GySgt., all went to a World War II re-enactment and encampment last fall. A. J.'s father Sgt. Joey Hoffer, has served 4 years in the Corps and has done 2 tours in Iraq.
Joey was honorably discharged in May of 2007. He landed a job as a prison guard at a state penitentiary and eventually wants to become a Police Officer in one of our local Police Departments near Reading, PA. Joey missed the Corps so much that he has enlisted in the MC Reserve and still holds his rank of Sgt. I hope you can post this photo and letter in your news letter for all of our Marine family to enjoy. A. J. looks like another of America's finest in the making! OOO-RAH! Needless to say A. J. was a big hit with all of the Marines in the Pacific encampment, and also with the lady spectators at the show. One thing though, I couldn't get him to salute right handed. I guess he's going to be a south paw.
Semper Fi,
Former GySgt.
Monte L. Deamer
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Patriot Today, Marine Tomorrow
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Our lil "Marine"
Dear everyone at Sgt. Grit,
Normally I wouldn't send such personal pictures out like this, but I thought ya'll might get a kick out of our 1 yr old, Matthew. He wasn't feeling too good last night, and my husband was in the middle of making his famous "chili dogs and fries" for dinner when he realized our youngest was trying to make himself comfortable by the stove. As you can see in the pictures, he is dragging is Devil Dogs throw that we bought 2 yrs ago from the Sgt. Grit magazine. That's HIS blanket and it goes EVERYWHERE with him! (YES, everywhere....even my suburban and his daddy's truck). Anyway, thought we would share these pics with you of a determined lil man and his Devil Dogs "blanky".
Wishing you all well....Semper Fi,
Cpl. Jason Dufrene Family
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Lean and Mean like Grampy
Hi, well now you have opened Pandors' Box! I got some hep and look what you own now. Grampy and grandson. One more to come but X X X rated.
Thanks for some positive attention for a Southwest jamoke.
Grampy Stoney
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Devil Pup
Sgt. Grit,
Great Catalog. I just wanted to show off my daughter, Madison Alysse Olivarez
getting some PT before her chow time. The new breed of Devil Pups is on the rise.
She will be 1 on 4/18/08.
Sgt. Olivarez
1/23 Carlos Company
Harlingen, Texas
"Orale Cabrones"
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Lil Will
Hello Sgt Grit,
I am a proud Marine Brat and mother of a "Future Grunt". My son (William Price- aka "lil Will") is the son of Gunnery Sgt. William Price and grandson of Col. John Gautreaux (ret). My son was born on November 10th 2006- & could not have made his dad and granddad prouder to have him born on the Marine Corp birthday! He will share this day with pride with the men & women of the Marine Corp. This is a recent pictures of "lil Will" wearing his Sgt. grit "future Grunt" attire, cheering on the silent drill platoon as they performed at the Sea & Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville, Fl.
Sincerely,
Marine brat & Marine brat mom,
Michelle Gautreaux Young RD, LD/N, CLC
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New Grandson
This is a photo I took of our first grandson (sent with
permission). He was born October 9 to SSgt and Mrs Jeremy
Messerschmidt. I think his daddy shows a whole new meaning to
"the proud" He was 8.5 years of trying and two trips to Iraq
before he arrived. I am so proud of my son and his wife, and of
our new grandson. What these families give up and the amazing
strength they show is a blessing to all of us. The wives and
the families stand behind these brave men and support them 100%.
Lyn Christian
©A Design By Lyn http://www.adesignbylyn.com/home.htm
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Marine Picture
Hello Sgt. and staff
I have a picture for you of my son and his new daughter.
Bought the onsie ( and WAYYYY too many more things) from your site and I love it!!!
Regards!
Heidi Smith
Marine Mom
"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who do not do anything about it."--Albert Einstein--
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New Future Grunt / Best Use of Sgt Grit Gear
Sgt Grit:
I'm a Former Marine Sergeant who served from 1980-1986. I went to Parris Island in September of 1980 as a member of Platoon 2087. First stationed at Camp Lejeune as a Field Artilleryman in Alpha 1/10 and later HQ 1/10. From there, I ended up on Embassy Duty where I served as a Marine Security Guard at the American Embassies in both Reykjavik, Iceland and La Paz, Bolivia. Even though that era is considered "peacetime," I lost a lot of good friends in both Beirut and Grenada.
I eventually chose to leave active duty to pursue a career in law enforcement, which has been very fulfilling. However, the statement "Once a Marine, Always a Marine" is very much true and I consider myself a Marine first even before 'State Trooper.' The longer I am out, the more proud I am of the Corps, and the more I pray for our younger Brothers and Sisters who are putting their lives on the line over in the 'Sandbox.'
I'm enclosing two photos for your web site to show our continued support of the Few, the Proud. My daughter, Ava, is two years old and is featuring the USMC hoodie. The Future Grunt, Nicholas, was born on June 30th. He was 7 lbs, 14 oz. and 21 inches long! He's sporting a gung ho cover to keep his chrome dome warm.
Semper Fi,
J. Drew Pointkouski
Hainesport, New Jersey
(Sgt Ski, USMC 80-86)
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Future Marine
Hey Sgt.Grit,
here is our 8 month old baby Chase Bergeson, after having three daughters whom we adore, our fourth child was a boy!!! ofcourse daddy is an active duty Marine, 11 years now, and here is our future Marine, following daddy already!
Leehee Bergeson
wife of active duty Ssgt.Bergeson USMC
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USMC cheerleading outfit
Here is a pic of my granddaughter, Daughter of Sgt James Taft and his wife Lori, He is a active Marine attached to COMPANY C 4TH CBT ENGR BN 4TH MARDIV, Lynchburg, VA
Bella was 19 month old in this pic. I purchase this from you (Sgt Grit).
Bella is the offical cheerleader of the Unit
Thank for a great outfit.
From a proud Grandfather and Marine (1965-1968).
Marion McMackin, San Diego, CA
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My Little Cheerleader
Hey, Grit, recognize this outfit?
Isn't she a cutie! She's my granddaughter, Willah Ann Saucedo. Her dad -- Eric Saucedo -- is in the Navy, due to retire next year.
Semper Fi!
Bruce C. Fisher
Corporal of Marines
MCTSSA 1971-73
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Devil Pup Picture
Dear Sgt. Grit,
I was just browsing through your Marine Scuttlebutt pages and saw that you had a section for Devil Pups. I am a former Marine and actually about to go back in after being out for 3 years. Once a Marine, Always a Marine, right? Guess I didn't get enough the first time around....Anyhow this picture was taking when my daughter was about 2 years old one evening after the rifle range--she's 6 now and still tells me that she's gonna be a Marine one day. If you wouldn't mind posting her picture in that Devil Pup section that would so rock, she is such a ham for the camera.
Love Always,
Valerie
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Devil Pup Photo
Just brought my own devil pup home, and since I bought him a cover and romper from the website a couple of months ago, I thought you guys might like to see who wears them on occasion.
Semper Fi,
Galen Surlak-Ramsey, Chaplain
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Oohrah
here's a pic of my grandson I just wanted to share.. If this isn't a future MARINE I don't know what is..
cindy proud mom of three
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Future Marine
Sgt. Grit,
This is daughter, Miss Sabrina Kay Dalley. Her Daddy is Sgt. Christopher C. Dalley. She wanted to join the Marines, right now at age five. So, we took her down to the recruit office and she got a card, that she signed herself, saying that she is an honorary Marine. That is the best we could do...........for now.
J. Dalley
Ardmore, Oklahoma
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