[USMCWife6869]

We just had our Ball on Tuesday, and during the ceremony (which after 14 years of Balls, I admit I started to take for granted) , I found myself thinking about the fact that Justin Timberlake had just witnessed this same ceremony. It made me wonder how he truly felt about it. I had read the tweets he had sent but wished I could have been a fly on the wall. Especially when they explained the empty table clad in black, with the candle burning to remind us of fallen brothers. The Marines I know have all lost someone they fought with or served with over the past years of war. We have had so many casualties, it really is inevitable. I'm glad to see he enjoyed his experience, but I hope he really understands.

Regardless, seeing his words before I went to our Ball made regain my appreciation and reverence for the ceremony, and for that I am grateful.

[fight_truth_decay]

You may like to read JT's website:

My Night At The Marine Corps Ball
Author: Justin Timberlake
Posted on: Sunday November 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Filed under: justin timberlake, marine corps ball, corporal kelsey desantis, hero

Read more: http://www.justintimberlake.com/news/my_night_at_the_marine_corps_ball#ixzz1dyiEgMZM

Excerpt:

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To all my family, friends and fans -
I'm writing this out to all of you after attending an event that turned out to be one of the most moving evenings I've ever had...

I had the honor and privilege last night of attending The Basic School Instructor Battalion 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with Corporal Kelsey DeSantis...

I knew I would have an evening that I wouldn't forget... Something I could tell my friends about. What I didn't know was how moved I would be by the whole experience.

I've always been very vocal about my support of our Armed Forces. I've always felt like they offered us the opportunity to live our lives freely without the fear that so many other nations have to endure still to this day. And, they do it without asking for anything in return. I had this very feeling walking into this dinner. So, to say I was stoked to be there would be more than accurate. [it goes on in great length]

Read more: http://www.justintimberlake.com/news/my_night_at_the_marine_corps_ball#ixzz1dyifhP6W