My Grandson is now a Marine - William Henry Smith

Proud Grandpa | January 7, 2007 | Richard Smith

[TNoldman]

My Grandson just Graduated from Parris Island, NC Marine Recruit Training on January 5, 2007. I (and my family) are so proud of him my eyes tear up at the thoughts of seeing him the first time in his uniform.

What we saw was 500 slim clean-cut young men -fine looking Marines. What a fantastic job the DI's did in just 3 months. I wish I could thank each one of those DI's personally.

I would like to post his picture in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial at Parris Island but I'm not sure how to do it.

Thanks for listening, Proud Grandpa and Proud Family!

[jmaroneps37]

Congratulations to you and Semper fi to you Marine Smith. May God bless you and all Marines!

[fontman]

DI = Bad terminology
Drill Instructor = Correct terminology

Semper Fidelis!

[SF Republican]

Congratulations, you should be very proud. Boot camp,some of the best days of my life, of course I was in San Diego not PI.

[FlatLandBeer]

I know how you feel. My son graduated Friday from the Coast Guard Boot Camp.
More than me being prod of him. He is proud of himself.

[TNoldman]

If there is a way to correct my post I will.

[RushCrush]

Posting the pic here. You may want to ping the participants on this thread, fyi.

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[TNoldman]

Thanks - picture in post #66.

[TNoldman]

Thanks - picture now in post #66. I have never done a "ping" update to all participants.

[La Enchiladita]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SON!!

[krunkygirl]

Congratulations to him--may the Lord keep him, and his fellow Marines, safe while on duty wherever that may be...

I can hear the pride in your post! :)

[marmar]

Aren't they awesome.......

[svcw]

Thank you and your family for their service.

[TNoldman]

I am going to try to post a picture.

[img]http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o65/rlsmith2212/BillsGraduation126.jpg[/img]

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Example:

This: < img src= "http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o65/rlsmith2212/BillsGraduation126.jpg">

Posts this:

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Fine looking Marine you've got there.

[ErnBatavia]

My oldest leaves June 26 for recruit training...maybe your grandson can pass along some advice for a nervous new recruit?

Check out this thread I started earlier this year; lots of stories ended up being shared...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1673149/posts?page=16

[TNoldman]

Another try at the picture - thanks for your patience.
[url=http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o65/rlsmith2212/BillsGraduation126.jpg] [img]http:/i117.photobucket.com/albums/o65/rlsmith2212/th_BillsGraduation126.jpg[/img] [/url]

[TNoldman]

Thanks for the boost. One more pix of some of the family - including William, Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, StepMom, Mom and Friend.

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[DallasSun]

May God bless your grandson and keep him safe. You have every right to be so proud of him!