USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[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.

[4TheFlag]

Welcome home 4TheFlag (ie).

LOL! Thanks SB2, sounds like you had an interesting day with SB's kin!!

I'll catch up with you soon.....:)

[Snow Bunny]

Glad you are here!!! Tah dah!

Do you have any pictures of your Bunny? Sometime when you can post one, I would love to see it.

Might be a cousin of mine.giggle

[Beep]

How is your bunny, Spookie?? I have been praying so hard for your bunny rabbit!! Is the new vet able to help?? Dear God, please, I hope so!!

[Snow Bunny]

Hi DD, thank you so much for your kind words. Good to see you.Also thank you for this link too.

[Snow Bunny]

HMmmmmmmmm Yummy, those hotdogs look so good.Thank you so much.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you again sooo much.I just love your pictures!

[4TheFlag]

Hey there B! Thank you for being a FRiend....J:)

[Snow Bunny]

Hi, good to see you. I hope you had a great day today.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi,your daughter is wonderful.

Good to see you my friend.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Linda, thank you so much!!!

Reading it and remembering back what an awful day that was when Hinkley tried to kill our wonderful President Reagan.

I am so glad you help with the Canteen with this History each day.Thank you so much.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi John, thank you so much. I love your signature, it looks great!!!

[Beep]

You are so welcome for the pix of my babies! I abhor being away from Piper and Wilson when we have to travel for me to see one of my specialists. Bob asked Priss to hang in there until I got through my first brain surgery, and she did. She stayed with my folks, which was a familiar place to her. (It isn't as familiar for Piper and Wilson.) I was so worried about my Priss when I had my brain surgery, and had to stay in Asheville for a while, even though I was released from the hospital after six days. She was waiting to welcome me home, though! She stayed through my post-op recovery, and then her health started going downhill very quickly. I know she hung in there just for me. I'm sure she did. I'm so glad I can still feel her here, around me!

I am still nearly frantic about Piper and Wilson, and where they will stay during my next surgery. My parents don't care for them very well; they toss them in the back of their kennel, and only have contact with them when Dad feeds them. I hate that. For such a long period of time -- I can't let them go through that. They'll be upset enough.

I'll just have to pray for God to give me an answer, for Piper and Wilson, during the next one. I'm sure He will, though. (But I still worry!!)

[Snow Bunny]

Miss you Sam!

Thank you for the pictures from the funeral for Sgt.Tycz and his family.Prayers for his family, this is so sad.

[Beep]

AAaaaauuugggghhhhhhh!! Oh no! Birthday email torture! (Isn't there a law against that??) (*VBG*)

[Beep]

LOL! Right now -- I must pause to consume a chicken carcass. I shall return when the carcass is bare! **VBG**

[Pippin]

Flagman, This is another attempt to send e-mail. Can you do me a favor? I sent you an e-mail message a fwe minutes ago with my e-mail address on it. Can you check it and tell me if it went through? i need to know as i want to start an e-mail account and let the people in my fraternity have my e-mail address. Thanks ahead of time1 You're a pal!

[LadyX]

Thankfully, Parris Island is a swampy island and not apt to be coveted..:)))

It, too, is hallowed ground, Cobby, and I'm glad it will remain just as you remember it, for generations to come to 'enjoy!' - - LOL

[Pippin]

HUH?

[lodwick]

Good luck with the yard bird.

We've had super experiences with house and pet sitters while we're away from the joint.

Ask your friends about it.

[Snow Bunny]

Wow! Your mom is wonderful, like a wonder woman.Thanks for sharing about her.

I am so glad your husband will be home on July 4th.