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While I Was At Arlington

While I Was At Arlington

I thought they were just Practicing… because the Marine Corps War Memorial was just a few Hundred Meters away… Continue reading
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Julian G. Ramos-Mission, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas - June 29, 2020

Alphonzo, I was in platoon 179 in MCRD San Diego in 1965. I did Vietnam from Feb to Sept of 66. WIA Sept 4, 66 Semper Fi

Frank Perry - June 29, 2020

I am proud to be a Marine Veteran and so far have not run into any young veteran that is not proud to be a Marine Veteran. I am really an old salt. 81 yrs old and went to Paris Island for my training. Served 2 tours in Korea, the 1st with the 1st Marine Division and the 2nd with the 1st Marine Air Wing. Semper Fi until I die.

Alphonzo Upchurch - June 29, 2020

This is true. Parris Island Plt 179 (1961)

Richard Espejo - June 29, 2020

I agree Dear Mother. I came home because of My Mother-in law and her prayers and faithfulness. OOHRAH to you and all the Marine Mother’s. RVN 69/70 3/1. Semper Fi

Charlie jefferson. - June 29, 2020

Also moved……. Cpl. Jefferson 64 thru70 nam 67\68. 0311. India 3/5.

Howard ……… Tunnel Rat - June 29, 2020

I do believe our pride is forever and so is our Marine Corps. It shows in our respect, honor and traditions. AND IT IS EVERYWHERE !

Burke O’Kelly, 6/5 Radio Intel Platoon - June 29, 2020

First time I took part in an Honor Guard Service was in Central High School, Memphis, TN as an ROTC Cadet. In 1940 I don’t recall any military outfits in the area to provide such services to fallen heroes so the High School ROTC Battalions were asked to do so. At the grave site, seven cadets each fired their 1903 Springfield bolt action rifles (blanks) three times. It was NOT considered a 21 gun salute then. So, why are the three volleys now called a ” 21 gun salute “? We had our own bugler, too – no canned music. On Maui in 1945 when the conflict had ended, the 4th Marine Division had a decoration service then a memorial for those who had fallen. Even after all these years, there still is a feeling of pride at any parade bur especially when the Marines take part. Served 1943-45 and in amphibious landing on Saipan, the second D-Day in June, 1944. Always a Marine !

John B.. Gray - June 29, 2020

I am proud to be a retired Viet Nam Marine. I love 8th & I, I really enjoy the evening parade. Nothing like the adrenaline rush when I watch our Marines with their M-14 drill.. Marine till I die.. GySgt. U. S. M. C. Retired

Garry Tarvin - June 29, 2020

I was talking to my old Gunny the other day about this….. these new young Marines have what appears to be a lack of respect and unwillingness to socialize with old salts, i don’t know what has brought this on but it sucks. It used to be and still is with older Marines, that when you meet one when your out and about, it’s like meeting an old friend. Not true with the young marines… this is annoying and very sad. None war years Marine here. 1986-1990.Semper Fi.

Ray Navarro - June 29, 2020

The honor and long history of our Corps lives on.. Semper Fi Devil Dogs

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