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1 posted on 01/14/2017 4:16:05 PM PST by lafroste
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Quite a few years ago one of my best friend’s Son joined the Marines.

I didn’t say anything but I knew he would not make it. He was a good kid, just not at all tough.

Sure enough, around 2 weeks later they sent him home.


2 posted on 01/14/2017 4:19:26 PM PST by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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Please excuse the gushing vanity. Right now, I have lost my little boy. But I have gained a tremendous man in return. But it is bittersweet.


3 posted on 01/14/2017 4:19:36 PM PST by lafroste (Look at my profile page. Thanks.)
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Congratulation! What a fine looking young marine!


4 posted on 01/14/2017 4:21:10 PM PST by fellowpatriot
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Great looking family, you have every reason to be proud of your son! Thanks to those who serve we are all safe and free.


5 posted on 01/14/2017 4:23:05 PM PST by bigbob (We have better coverage than Verizon - Can You Hear Us Now?)
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Congratulations to the new Marine and family.
My Marine took his rifle test in the pouring rain. He could barely see the target. Your son will have other chances.


7 posted on 01/14/2017 4:24:36 PM PST by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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I know what he’s feeling... Platoon 3056, graduation date October 9, 1981, 3rd battalion, I company, MCRD PISC. We did not have “the crucible,” however.


8 posted on 01/14/2017 4:26:17 PM PST by Lord Castlereagh
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Congratulations and best regards to your son. May he serve with distinction and be safe.


12 posted on 01/14/2017 4:32:02 PM PST by Boomer One ( ToUsesn)
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My Uncle joined the Marines in 1932 at age 16. I suspect he joined to escape poverty. His family was prominent but they had little money.

After WWII he worked for the post office until he retired.


14 posted on 01/14/2017 4:38:44 PM PST by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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NICE ! Thank you for sharing !


15 posted on 01/14/2017 4:39:27 PM PST by onona (Keeping the faith will be our new directive for the republic !)
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Tell Pvt. Harbert, Semper Fidelis, from Sgt. Sermon 2nd Battalion Fox Company, Platoon 2041. Graduated Sept 10, 1981.


18 posted on 01/14/2017 4:41:58 PM PST by SgtBob (Freedom is not for the faint of heart. Semper Fi!)
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Congratulations! May The LORD protect and bless him!


19 posted on 01/14/2017 4:43:49 PM PST by Bellflower (Dems = Mat 6:23 ....If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!)
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Semper Fi

Congrats


20 posted on 01/14/2017 4:45:29 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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Congrats to your son and family.


21 posted on 01/14/2017 4:46:04 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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Whup whup!


22 posted on 01/14/2017 4:49:17 PM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! And please, God, bless the USA again.)
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Semper Fi from:
HippyLoggerBiker, Sgt, USMC, 1970-74


23 posted on 01/14/2017 4:50:36 PM PST by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.)
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Congratulations....you are understandingly proud of your son.


24 posted on 01/14/2017 4:53:40 PM PST by Churchillspirit (9/11/2001 and 9/11/2012: NEVER FORGET.)
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Congratulations.


26 posted on 01/14/2017 4:58:37 PM PST by lysie
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You have every right in the world to be proud of your brave Marine. Thank him for serving and Thank You for raising such a special individual.

You have my utmost respect.


27 posted on 01/14/2017 5:02:16 PM PST by Randy Larsen (Trump IS MY president and I'm damn proud of him!)
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Very nice. Congrats, Papa, to you and your wife and, of course, to your son. God bless all of you.


28 posted on 01/14/2017 5:09:18 PM PST by Bigg Red (To Thee, O Lord, I lift my soul. Thank you for saving our Republic.)
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Amazing - Congrats to your boy, and to you!


32 posted on 01/14/2017 5:14:39 PM PST by Ladysforest (Racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia and vulgarity - with just a smattering of threats and violence)
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