December 23rd, 2009

A proud Marine’s life and family

kate3 I was born a proud American in 1962. I remained a proud American as I watched my father laid to rest with a 21 gun salute, and watched the soldiers as they carefully folded a flag and gave it to my mother. I now have that flag proudly displayed in my office.

I signed on the dotted line in 1979 to join the US Marine Corps, inspired by my uncle who fought in Viet Nam and escorted me to my banquet dinner in his Dress Alpha uniform because my father was already gone. I was proud to be an American that day, too, even though I did not know what a Marine was at 11.

I was proud to get my degrees and support my family by working and not living off the state or federal government. I am proud of my two children who did not join the service, and of my three children who also signed on the dotted line to join the Marines. They signed and left AFTER 9/11 so their bravery was strong. I am so proud.

I am proud of what my country was a year ago. Today I choose to instead look forward to a time when can again feel proud that my family, our sacrifices, and our jobs all have meaning to us.

I am waiting. It WILL happen. Soon!

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7 Responses to “A proud Marine’s life and family”

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Jim Bridgens Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Thanks for your family’s service to our country and thanks for being an Oath Keeper.

Jim
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Jeffrey F. Cochran Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Thanks for your service, those in your family before you and those who chose to step forward after you your combined dedication to the nation.
All of you !
It is fair to say we are from the same school I was born 1960 !
We are going to resume control of the helm, right the ship, and continue on course it’s our mission !
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anonymos Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Ooh rah Marine, outstanding job! Happy 234th Birthday!
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David A. DeLong Says:
December 25th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Semper Fi Sister! I too look forward to a day when I can feel pride at just being a human being, a man, and a true citizen. They say Marines are different, what say you Marine? I went back to civilian life in 79. I was a tail end Vietnam era vet. I didn’t go. All of my DIs were there eccept for one. I am a life member of the Marine Corps League, was a Devil Dog. Are you perchance a member of the League? You know, Marines helping Marines, and the community. Our fellow warriors, Semper Fi! Honest alert! I put my money where my heart was, paid for a life membership, not very active though.
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Ray Harris Says:
December 27th, 2009 at 2:35 am
And I am proud to stand with you!
Thank you so much!!
Ray
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Roger Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Share39 Watada Discharged
Saturday 26 September 2009

by: Gregg K. Kakesako | The Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Lt. Ehren Watada was the first commissioned military officer to refuse deployment to Iraq because he believed it was an illegal war. (Photo: PD-USGov-Military)
The Army grants the officer’s resignation under “other than honorable conditions.”

First Lt. Ehren Watada, the first commissioned military officer to refuse deployment to Iraq because he believed it was an illegal war, has won his three-year legal battle with the Army.

With little fanfare the Army at Fort Lewis, Wash., accepted the resignation of the 1996 Kalani High School graduate, and he will be discharged the first week in October.

Rather than seek a second court-martial against the artillery officer, the Army will grant Watada a discharge under “other than honorable conditions
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Eddie Gilbert Says:
December 30th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
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OORAH !

Semper Fi, Marine.

Thank you for your service to our Country and countrymen.

Eddie Gilbert
USMC SSgt 70-78
Peace Officer 97-present

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