[samsmom]

Thanks, my son is in 3/6 Marines.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Pat takes his commission Saturday — in 24 degree weather. Hope my tears don't freeze to my face. ;-) Also hope my hands don't seize up from the cold as I try to pin on his “butter bars”. I'm making his dad carry the mameluke, as I don't want to drop it (BTW, that thing weighs a ton). I can't imagine wearing it around my waist when in dress uniform. I thought I was crippled by a diaper bag when he was little. Thought I'd go through life listing to Port.

[SandRat]

Almighty Father,
whose command is over all and whose love never fails,
make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will.

Keep me true to my best self,
guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines,
my loved ones,
and Thee without shame or fear.
Protect my family.

Give me the will to do the work of a Marine
and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.
Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.
Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors
and to the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.
Help me to wear my uniform with dignity,
and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.

If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith;
if I am tempted, make me strong to resist;
if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

Semper Fidelis

[John-Irish]

My nieces fiancee is serving with the 1/6 Marines. He was deployed last month. God Bless them and prayers for all.