[2ndDivisionVet]

My late father was at Saipan, New Caledonia, the battle for Okinawa, China occupation at Tsing Tao, Korean war and early Vietnam.

[mylife]

Your Pop got around.

[A Navy Vet]

Your ole man had to be a Marine to be at those places. My ole man fought in Belgium, France, and Germany, of course as Army. I wear his Staff Sergeant stripes and last unit badge on my biker vest where ever I ride as a tribute to him. I'm also a Patriot Guard Rider. If you don't know what that is, Freepmail and I will explain.

As a former aviation gator Navy squid for many years, I found it to be an honor to be a Marine "sea-going bellhop". Although, they did piss me off when they came aboard and bought up all the ship's goodies...haha. Still, gotta love a Marine.