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350 New Marines who signed up in wartime.
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| 7/4/2005
| Bo Kelleher
Posted on 07/04/2005 3:58:05 PM PDT by Nice50BMG
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posted on
07/04/2005 3:58:05 PM PDT
by
Nice50BMG
To: Nice50BMG
Boot camp graduation is a very moving experience. One filled with pride when you see your son become a man and a Marine.
Good luck to your brother and all those who graduated with him. May God be with them every step they take. Our prayers are with them every day.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:05:31 PM PDT
by
Recon Dad
To: Nice50BMG
In May of 1965 I stood on "The Grinder" and graduated from boot camp at MCRD. Its hard to believe it was 40 years ago.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:09:45 PM PDT
by
federal
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; HiJinx; Radix; Spotsy; Diva Betsy Ross; ...
350 Proud Fine Young Men! Ladiesmay need kleenex and it's just photos.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:09:54 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: Recon Dad
mighty proud of these young Devil Dogs! Semper fi, Marines
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:10:27 PM PDT
by
siempre_fidelis
(Pain is a weakness in your mind)
To: Nice50BMG
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:11:20 PM PDT
by
July 4th
(A vacant lot cancelled out my vote for Bush.)
To: Nice50BMG
My husband was/is a former Marine, and when we went on vacation to San Diego a few weeks ago, we went back to the depot. We spent a ton of money on Marine wear, and I'm certain we watched these very Marines practice. He took a ton of pictures and was almost in tears thinking back to those days--and that was only 15 years ago.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:14:36 PM PDT
by
ThaLeena
To: Nice50BMG
Great pictures!
These young men are America's finest. We are in good hands.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:15:31 PM PDT
by
ryan71
(Speak softly and carry a BIG STICK)
To: SandRat
Thank you so much for the *ping*! Yes, you're right about the kleenex! They are so young and already know the right thing to do. Thanks be to the Lord for young men and women like those who are commited by their love of their country to sacrifice a private life so they might serve to keep us free!!!!! God bless and keep them!
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:16:13 PM PDT
by
luvie
(GOD BLESS THE TROOPS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!)
To: July 4th
Awesome pics! Thanks!
Shot with a Nikon D70 and an 80-400mm Nikkor VR lens. I have about 300 great boot-camp graduation photos posted at the links below.
June 30, 2005 - Thursday Family Day
July 1, 2005 - Friday Graduation
Enjoy!
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:16:53 PM PDT
by
Nice50BMG
(3 books to read this year: The Bible (God), Bringing Up Boys (Dobson), Winning the Future (Newt))
To: Nice50BMG
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:17:02 PM PDT
by
andyandval
(Try flushing a book down the toilet....get back to me on how you did)
To: Nice50BMG
To: Recon Dad
Boot camp graduation is a very moving experience. One filled with pride when you see your son become a man and a Marine
you are so right. I am fortunate enough to have attended graduations twice at Parris Island, for two of my sons.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:19:36 PM PDT
by
tazannie
To: Nice50BMG
To: Nice50BMG
To: Nice50BMG
Brigadier General John Paxton, Jr. congratulates PFC Kelleher
After running the 4 mile "motivational run" with the new Marines, the General expressed his gratitude for the sense of duty that each of the new Marines felt Not bad for a guy that's probably about 53. Although it appears that the Command General has bad ankles. Either that, or he's wearing ankle weights to give himself a handicap so as not to make the new recruits look bad. :)
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:22:05 PM PDT
by
El Gato
To: Nice50BMG
Thanks!
Brought back many memories from over 30 years ago.
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:22:30 PM PDT
by
2111USMC
To: Nice50BMG
Good to see Kevin ended up in the finest Battalion in RTR.
To: Nice50BMG; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; HiJinx; Radix; Spotsy; ...
For all Marines New and Old, active and retired
The Marine Prayer
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
AMEN!
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:24:03 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: SandRat
OH MY, They are all so young and handsome.
Thanks for the ping
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posted on
07/04/2005 4:24:59 PM PDT
by
EsmeraldaA
(Our prayers for all US troops.)
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