[Mears]

I hope the man is okay. I’ll say a prayer for him.

I sat in the stands on Parris Island 27 years ago on a hot August day watching my son graduate.

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[USMCPOP]

Dang. I was there in the stands in August ‘03 watching my son. Hope it works out.

[real saxophonist]

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[Lancey Howard]

Prayers up for the man. Sorry to hear about that.
By the way, somebody told me recently that Women Marines aren’t called “WMs” anymore. Do you know if that’s true?

[MSF BU]

It is heartening to know there are young women who are man enough to serve in uniform. It is especially disheartening to see how few young males are man enough to do so.

[Marine_Uncle]

Race.
So sorry to have to hear what you described. Being in those passing and review stands, at the Peatross Parade Deck field, off the Boulevard DeFrance field, some ten years ago, to witness the graduation ceremonies my nephew participated in.
I can only feel a bit of sorrow for the poor family member that experienced a heart attack. Their heart was probably so filled with joy, pride and honor that it just was to much for them.
May our loving Heavenly Father provide the way for that person's complete recovery if HE can find it in HIS perfect will to do so.
And may it in no way impead the goals that now young Marine, has to become the best he or she can be while serving this Republic.
Semper FI RB.

[Marine_Uncle]

Correction to my post #19. This new Marine is a women. I somehow did not distinguish while reading the original post.
I simply acknowledge I meant no ill respect in my original post as to the sex of this Marine.
My fault. My original prayer still remains the same of course.
May she find a rewarding experience going through the required requirements to become a United States Marine under the guidelines set forth for the female of our species.
I just wanted to make known, that I slipped in recognizing the sex of this newly minted Marine. Her heart beat true for the Red White and the Blue, most likely. Let's not get into specifics as to what makes a Marine.
Dear God that made all things..... let her now serve with Honor and committment in every way, to honor the Corps..
I do recongnize the differences male recruits are required to go through verse the women. I'll leave it go at that.
My sentiments for the family are simply that.