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My Grandson is now a Marine - William Henry Smith
Proud Grandpa | January 7, 2007 | Richard Smith

Posted on 01/07/2007 7:03:04 PM PST by 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!


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To: TNoldman
As a retired Marine and father of 2 Marines, I feel the EXACT feeling you are describing!

Congratulations to your new Marine - Semper Fidelis!

81 posted on 01/09/2007 6:10:57 PM PST by Chieftain (Cindy Sheehan is a shameful example of an American mother duped by Kerry's LIES!)
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To: TNoldman

Tell him Welcome to My Family---OORAH. Semper Fi.


82 posted on 01/09/2007 6:15:10 PM PST by stumpy
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To: indcons

Useful HTML tags


83 posted on 01/10/2007 4:46:34 AM PST by indcons (Kirk Herbstreit - loser extraordinaire and buffoon)
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To: TNoldman

I'm a few days late posting, but my son graduated from Parris Island last Jan. 19th. What a proud day that was! He is now on his first deployment with the 26th MEU(Marine Expeditionary Unit)on board the Bataan Aircraft Carrier heading to somewhere in the Middle East. I won't see him again until sometime in August. Congratulations!


84 posted on 01/10/2007 10:57:38 AM PST by murron
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Thank for telling, murron. Many prayers and hugs for your son, you and your family. I am very proud of him and he should be proud of himself.

Congratulations!!!


85 posted on 01/11/2007 8:53:23 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: TNoldman

Well, okay, now we see the family gathered around their pride and joy! Could the smiles be any bigger? I don't think so!


Good work posting the pic...


86 posted on 01/11/2007 9:04:58 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: La Enchiladita

I want to thank all of the FReepers that have responded with kindness, caring and prayers blessing new US Marine Smith.

God's Blessings to all of our Military Service Members and their Family's.

TNoldman


87 posted on 01/11/2007 11:42:59 AM PST by TNoldman (911 took away my tolerance!)
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To: TNoldman

What an exciting moment, the first time your grandson is wearing his uniform! God Bless you, your Grandson and family.
Congratulations!


88 posted on 01/12/2007 4:04:26 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: FlatLandBeer
Congratulations on your Son's graduation from Coast Guard Boot Camp! You must be so proud :) Best wishes. God's Blessings!

I have that date coming up with my son, probably in March or April. He's going for physical in a week. I'm proud but will miss him so much :)
89 posted on 01/12/2007 4:09:20 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: La Enchiladita

Thank you so much for the ping Dita! :)


90 posted on 01/12/2007 4:09:51 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: TNoldman

I hope that scum sucking murder/rapist dies like he deserves. It's his own fault for not studying hard enough, now he's going to get stuck in Iraq.

/DUmmie off
/John Kerry off


91 posted on 01/15/2007 8:51:25 AM PST by zbigreddogz
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I hope that scum sucking murder/rapist dies like he deserves. It's his own fault for not studying hard enough, now he's going to get stuck in Iraq.

/DUmmie off
/John Kerry off


92 posted on 01/15/2007 8:51:40 AM PST by zbigreddogz
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To: TNoldman

Seriously, congrats. Just couldn't resist taking a shot at the DUmmies.


93 posted on 01/15/2007 8:52:31 AM PST by zbigreddogz
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