[Texican]

Cheif:
Hey, I am only 78 (79 in June) and I will bet that I can hold up my end with any of them. Maybe not for as long, but I sure would die trying. I am still 5'10" and weigh 178 pounds. Still can get into my "BLUES" and am damn proud of it. I served my time in 1942-1946 and if I could I would serve 2003-2007 too.

The very best to you and yours.Good evening and the very best to you and yours.

Semper Fi
Tommie

[Vigilantcitizen]

Hey fella, from a 35 year old ex-squid...

One of my co-workers is in his sixties, ex-marine(Ret.) West Virginia farm boy. He's been diagnosed with colon cancer for 2 years and 2 weeks ago, he had a mild heart attack. He was in the hospital for a week and now, he's back at work.

All this time, he's been in a financial position to retire.

Another man, my neighbor, up to his passing a few years ago, could keep up with us young bucks on the framing crew without a problem. He was a WW2 Europe vet like my Grandad.

MY point is, you old timers are a very tough breed. I would have NO problem serving with any of you.