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USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny
Posted on 06/21/2002 1:00:48 AM PDT by Snow Bunny
We are honored to introduce to you
G'nad
...."My mom always said she wasn't surprised I wanted to be a Marine...I still love scars and bruises...I acquired quite a collection over the years...
Newly commissioned, boot 2ndLt g'nad......
1stLt and Mrs. g'nad headed for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. She's my best friend...my reality check...God has blessed me with her.
Above and Below...Desert Storm, cleaned up afterwards ... somewhere in Kuwait.......
Reunion with Mrs. g'nad, this photo ran in the OkiMar Edition of Stars and Stripes.......
On the range at 29 Palms with a buddy, our custom rifles, and M-14s...Life is good!.......
Winter warfare training with some of my Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA. I'm the one standing far left. This was with 2d Marine Regiment... my best time, and my best Marines.......
The family as of Nov '01. Rebecca, Mrs. g'nad, Jake and me on the beach at Emerald Isle, NC.
I knew I wanted to be a Marine since I was three-years-old. I signed my Delayed Entry Program papers in Oct of my senior year, but in December the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) asked me if I wanted to try for an NROTC Scholarship. I never had any intention of being an officer, and my family was too poor for me to even consider college. I was accepted and attended Iowa State University and OCS, and was commissioned. I owe the Marine Corps a great debt.
. Still on active duty as a Major at Headquarters Marine Corps...my first desk job, and it's killin' me...
Been a lot of places, seen a lot of things... some bad, some good. But I have always served with the finest of men, Marines.
I trust in Jesus as my Lord and Savior...I believe in Duty, Honor, Sacrifice, Integrity...
I believe that there is no substitute for hard work... that pain is a good thing...if no one's shooting at you, there is nothing to stress about...oh yes, and beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy...
Die first, then quit.......
G'nad
Thank you G’nad for serving our country and for sharing with us here at the FReeper USO Canteen. It is an honor and blessing to know you.
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To: tomkow6
Make that "NEVER"
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posted on
06/21/2002 4:31:02 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: tomkow6
This isn't cell phone, it is regular service.
To: tomkow6
Make that "NEVER" !
303
posted on
06/21/2002 4:31:56 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: tomkow6
Does that mean that you don't EVER want a cell phone????
To: SassyMom
Make that "NEVER" !
305
posted on
06/21/2002 4:33:11 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: SassyMom
Does that mean that you don't EVER want a cell phone???? Got that right!
306
posted on
06/21/2002 4:34:33 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: tomkow6
Ok, I just wanted to make sure I understood you. hehehehe
To: tomkow6
I think kneezles blood pressure just went sky high! YIKES!!!
To: SassyMom
Sorry, I guess my tongue got in front of my eye teeth, & I couldn't see what I was typing! VERY sore subject with me.
309
posted on
06/21/2002 4:37:12 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: SassyMom
No, NO! Don't let that happen! (was it something I said?)
310
posted on
06/21/2002 4:38:32 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: HiJinx; Mr_Magoo; JohnHuang2
Shut 'em out, JH2!!!!
LOL!
John Mark McGuire Sammy Sosa Randy Johnson Sandy Koufax Huang2
Trip down memory lane bump! LOL! 
There's a shutout!
To: AFVetGal; *USO Canteen
Chow! bbl
312
posted on
06/21/2002 4:40:11 PM PDT
by
lodwick
To: lodwick
That reminds me........I'm hungry! Guess I have to see what's in the larder & cook somethin' up! Bye for now!
How's pizza sound?
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posted on
06/21/2002 4:45:14 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: tomkow6
;-) Pizza = the complete meal deal.
Delicious and comforting - start dialing now.
314
posted on
06/21/2002 4:48:00 PM PDT
by
lodwick
To: g'nad
Thank you, dear g'nad, for all of your hard work, service, and sacrifice that help all Americans feel safer! My Basset babies and I are forever grateful!
Our thanks, also, to Mrs. g'nad and your children, for sharing you with all of of us!
May God bless you all, and brighten your lives, as He loves and protects all of you!
Beep (aka Sharon)
with Piper and Wilson above
315
posted on
06/21/2002 4:52:04 PM PDT
by
Beep
To: Beep
Good Evening, Sharon! How was your day?
316
posted on
06/21/2002 4:55:23 PM PDT
by
Pippin
To: SassyMom
Hi,Sassy! I'm back!
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posted on
06/21/2002 4:56:47 PM PDT
by
Pippin
To: Beep
Hi Sharon!!!! I just love Piper and Wilson! Hope you had a GRRRRRREAT day! :)
To: tomkow6
No, not at all! You have mail!
To: ClaraSuzanne
Glad to see you made it home safe and sound!
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