Sgt Grit's Marine Tattoo Page Volume 8

Massive Tattoo

John ( Monk) Monkewicz
hotel 3 / 12
rvn 68-69

MY USMC EGA

Sgt Grit, This tattoo was originally done by an artist in Destin, Florida that did not do a very good job. I had it re-done by Jeremie, a fine artist working at "Tattoos Forever" in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. I had planned to get a tattoo for many years, but could not really decide what I wanted. After spending much time looking at different tattoos, I gathered ideas from different graphics I had seen and composed this design. I am now working on a design to place on my other arm. While I am at it, let me tell you what a great service you do for Marines around the world with your newsletter! (Great merchandise, too!!)
Semper Fi,
Ron Collins
Sgt 74-77, USMC
5/175mm Gun Btry

Semper Fidelis

The day I picked up Lance Corproal, I found out that I might have skin cancer. I got this tattoo the same day, just wanted to share it

Re-enlistment Gift

Here's one I got last october as my re-enlistment gift to myself. Thought it was pretty patriotic and you might like it. It's on my right shoulder blade.

Semper Fi,
Cpl Fijalkowski, Alan J
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force - Reaction Force Company
4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (AT)

Iwo Jima Flag Raising Tattoo

Tattoo from one Marine to another
May 04
Just thought you devil dogs might like to see this back peice. Tattooed by another Marine. Special thanks to SGT TYNER
Semper Fi
Lcpl Andrews
Echo 2/24

Work In Progress

Sgt. Grit,
This Tattoo is a work in progress. I got the U.S.M.C. in 1987 at Fort Lee, Virgina when I was at an Army dog school for Bulk Fuel. All I had was $40.00 I spent the rest on suds the night before. I got the tank, flag, and jet added about five years ago here in Bakersfield, Ca. I am going to get the EGA on my right bicep in front of the tank soon. My Tattoo artist retired and I am in search of someone that can do it right. Guess I got to head down to Oceanside. As soon as I get the EGA I will send it in. Thank God for Sgt. Grit
Semper Fidelis
Cpl. Carbajal, Joe P.
7/28/1987 - 7/28/1993

Eagle Globe and Anchor Tat - 36 years later

I started at MCRD San Diego, Plt. 136, Honor Plt., SSgt. Haycock in FEB68. 2531 Radio Operator with 1/3 in Northern I Corps, Okinawa, Med Cruise, etc. Saw so many good tattoos but for some reason I didn't get one until 6MAY04. Now I am glad I waited. I am very pleased by this work by Paul Stoner at Second Chance TAT-2 here in Tennessee. My wife, 3 daughters, 3 granddaughters, 2 great-grandsons, 1 great-granddaughter all love it. Will add more to it later, maybe "Death Before Dishonor" or something. Thanks for all you do! 18MAY04 (I have completed my tattoo. 26NOV05)

SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI
"Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever"
Bill Bratton- Former Sergeant of Marines

Death Before Dishonor

Hey Sgt.Grit,
Stumbled across your website while looking at flash for a new tattoo. Love all the submissions from my fellow Marines!! I got this tattoo in 1991 after returning from the Gulf War in a little shop in Jacksonville, NC outside Camp Lejeune. I wanted something different which would also make a statement. I had it done on my right forearm, and it makes a great conversation starter whenever I shake hands with someone!
Keep up the great website!
JD Young USMC 1988-1992 0352 AT-TOW Co. 2nd Tank Bn 2nd MARDIV

USMC Bulldog Tattoo

Sgt. Grit:
Here is a photo of my new USMC Bulldog tattoo. I just had the lettering added to it yesterday.
It was done by "Southside Johnny" from Inkster's Tattoo in Lakeside, CA.
Semper Fi
Bull

USMC Tattoo

i was recently discharged from the Marine Corps. 3 months ago due to medical reasons....i graduated from parris island 26-11-03...as L.CPL. here is my tat i got when i was home on recruiters assistance....Semper Fidelis....OOHRAH

Devil Dog in Digi Cammies

I had been wanting a tattoo for years, and could never decide on one I wanted. I kept hearing about this artist in Yuma, AZ at a place called Rites of Passage. I went to the studio, but at first could not find a design I liked. I found a clipping from a recruiting poster, but in the poster, the dog is in Charlies, with Sgt Stripes. I wanted Digi Cammies. I brought in a cammie blouse the next day, and he matched it perfectly. Dan Brown is an amazing artist, and has been working a very long time. I couldn't be happier with this art.

Cpl Chad E. Kirk, The Commandant's Own, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
27 April, 2004
Semper Fidelis!

Marines M/C

I am submitting two tattoos both are of our Marines M/C colors and one is where the tattoo artist did it himself on his arm.

Left

This picture is of Sgt Tom Ingle (ret) of Marysville WA. He was in Vietnam with Recon in 1968. He owns his own tattoo shop and he actually did this tattoo on his arm himself. He is a member of a national motorcycle club called the Marines M/C (www.marinesmc.com).

Right

This picture is also of a member of the Marines M/C, Cpl. Aaron Bills (ret). He still has some color to put in his tattoo, but it is coming together real good.

Wayne Cook,
(Top - HMFIC WA-Marines M/C)

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