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.

[Snow Bunny]

I think your cute Sam

[MistyCA]

LOL! Yes, Sam does need to get rid of those in-laws! :)))

[Light Speed]

A Family member was a Gunny for 3rd Marine 3rd Battalion "Mike" Co...1965-67 in Vietnam.
3rd Marine arrived Vietnam during operation "Starlite"..Chu Lai, Quang Tri Prov, 1965.

3rd Marines ops:
Mike Co.3rd Marine map

Making Things Hot for Victor Charlie

[MistyCA]

Thanks, Bunny! :)

[Pippin]

Hey, Sam! How's this? It's not yellow but my favorite color combination, Red, White, and Blue!

[WVNan]

That was one of the things I wrote and lost. I couldn't get into the link you sent.

[Beep]

I'm not sure. . . . I started on mine in the Commodore Lounge of the Holiday Inn-Vanderbilt, when my first hubby (still fiance at the time) was playing there with Rita White.

[SAMWolf]

On the way.

[deadhead]

No, didn't attend a wedding :-) Had friends over this evening, we had a good time. I always like to post a photo or a graphic, this one is beautiful. Snow Bunny posted it to me one day. I know tomorrow is "New York" day and I won't be around too much, heading to New Jersey LOL...so I wanted to make sure I stopped by tonight.

[WVNan]

Awww Bunny, please don't encourage him.

[MistyCA]

The weather is so weird! Doesn't seem that long ago that you had snow. Doesn't the snow add any moisture to the ground?

[RadioAstronomer]

Good morning, fellas!

Thanks. Hi!! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I am back in my control room tonight! :-)

[SAMWolf]

Thank you Snow Bunny. At least someone here appreciates me.

[WVNan]

You know it babe.

[Dubya]

Thanks to you for the USO.

MARINE BAND

[MistyCA]

LMAO! Yup...I do the same thing! Worse is when I am trying to catch up and feel like I need to respond to the posts. My responses make no sense by the time people get them. :)

[Jen]

Grrrrrrrrrrowwwwwwlllll! Pepper says that's her type of woof!

Jen and Red Hot Chili "Pepper"

[Beep]

LOL!! You need to try one! The drink, I mean. It tastes like a chocolate shake -- with a kick! It's wonderful!

[SAMWolf]

I don't think yellow would be your color. I see you in black and white outfits.

[Pippin]

I appreciate you. ;)