SAN DIEGO TAB HAT PATCH US MARINES Boot Camp Graduation DI CA NAVY GIFT WOW

Description: THIS CLASSIC FIVE STAR EMBROIDERED COLLECTOR PATCH FEATURES FREE TRACKING & DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES ...AND IS IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP, BY OUR CRACK SHIPPING CREW! EXPERIENCE, QUALITY, AND SERVICE SINCE 1986 FROM A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY !!!!!! We have been in business since 1986 and selling on EBAY since 2000. Make us your source for your Custom US Military Hats, Pins, Patches, Coins, & Flags! Items are added daily, so bookmark this page & return often, for you will never know what we`ll have for sale from our stock ESL208 / SL794!!!!!! MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT (MCRD) BOOT CAMP COLLECTOR PATCH! THIS PATCH MEASURES FOUR INCHES!Are you looking for a meaningful birthday, holiday, or anniversary gift for you or your US Marine? This item the perfect way to showcase your loved one’s military service and honor. This patch is a prized piece for any collection....especially for the Veteran or Love One, who has served or is still serving with pride, in the Corps! Order extras for friends & family to show your appreciation for your love one's service to our country!Patches fuel for me a passion for Marine Corps history connected to their distinguished heritage. These Patches tie us back to our history, to the people who came before us, to all of the giants and to all of the little people ... who make the Corps work day-to-day. That's really what these Patches represents. It's about the US Marines...from the Private to the Four Star General, it is the only service where everyone is called "A Marine"..... it's about people & their airplanes/equipment that make the Corps what it is! "The raising of that Flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years!" (James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, 23 February 1945) BE SURE TO ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR LARGER QUANTITIES...WE CAN MAKE YOUR PIN, PATCH, DOG TAG, OR COIN, AT HUGE SAVINGS! Welcome to our Ebay auction! We are ranked among the most successful sellers on ebay! Our goal is to give you a fun, safe, & effortless auction... WE VALUE YOU AS A CUSTOMER!I DO want this to be a POSITIVE experience for you on ebay.... we strive to deliver 5-star customer service, please contact me ASAP, if there are any problem so we can make things right..... THIS IS NOT A CHEAP CARNIVAL/MID-WAY KNOCK OFF PATCH THAT SOME OTHERS SELL FOR LESS ON EBAY..THIS IS THE REAL DEAL! REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! This is an excellent gift for YOU or the MARINE OR LOVE ONE on your list, to honor a special day or for any other gift giving occasion. BE SURE TO ASK FOR OUR REUNION SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION...WE CAN MAKE YOUR PIN, PATCH, DOG TAG, OR COIN AT HUGE SAVINGS! This collector patch is the most desirable of all MARINE Patches & is considered the "crème de la crème" of patches as born out by the exceptional detail! The outstanding quality and detail in this patch will amaze you....Patches are the perfect gifts for the special people in your life! A GREAT PATCH FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR TO GO ALONG WITH MEMORIES IN THE CORPS! PROTECT YOUR COLLECTION.....BEWARE OF PATCHES THAT SELL FOR CHEAPER PRICES OR SECONDS THAT WILL FADE WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT! "Land of the free ... because of the brave!" “We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We’ve staked the future of all our political institutions upon our capacity…to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.” [1778 to the General Assembly of the State of Virginia] James Madison “Father of the Constitution” Helped frame the Bill of Rights President Jefferson's Secretary of State Fourth President 1809-1817 Author of 29 of the 85 Federalist papers "Some people live an entire life time & wonder if they every made a difference in the world Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States Of America Semper Fi Mac brings the internet's most extensive selection of Military, Aviation and Marine Collector Items to eBay. We have been supplying Military Units with quality patches, pins, hats, and coins since 1986 & we can make a special ebay auction for your items too! Our specialty is authentic collector items supplied from the same patterns as the original units. Be sure to check out our other auctions and ebay store...Pay Pal and all major Credit cards accepted. Now, for the first time, you can enjoy that same quality merchandise that we make for Units! WE ALSO MAKE CUSTOM PATCHES, HATS, & COINS FOR MANY AIR FORCE UNITS! CONTACT US AND WE CAN SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOU! GIVE US A CALL NOW AND LETS TALK ABOUT US MAKING YOUR CUSTOM PATCHES, PINS, HATS, & COINS FOR YOU OR YOUR UNIT/REUNION!! This patch is worn & displayed proudly by MARINES! Giving a patch, with a unit's or individual's insignia is a military tradition intended to readily identify past and present. This is an impact award for immediate excellence. It does not have to go through a bureaucracy. Giving it to others is a sign of mutual respect...and shows pride in the individual and the Unit! BUY THIS GREAT MARINE PATCH RIGHT NOW AND People will wonder where you ever found this great item! You'll receive lots of compliments....don't miss out, buy this MARINE MCRD SAN DIEGO BOOT CAMP patch now! AN UNFORGETTABLE PATCH.... AT AN UNFORGETTABLE PRICE! THIS IS A VERY HIGH QUALITY COLLECTOR PATCH! Give this special PATCH to your new Boot, or to an old timer to stir the memories of ANY Marine at Boot Camp! COMMANDING GENERAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING Great patch representing THE MARINE RECRUIT DEPOT...MCRD aka., BOOT CAMP! This is the BEST patch made period! Check out the complete tight pattern, detail trim, trend setting style of this patch, unlike other patches at a cheaper price....you get what you pay for! We sell more patches to Marines, Veterans, and Collectors than anyone....no cheap embroidery or seconds here! Remember "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten...do not accept poor quality for cheap pricing!" Great patch with the MCRD design, that sits, at MCRD, above the longest continuous archway in the world and is a National Historical site! What better way to show that you are a true fan, of that special Marine, than with this awesome PATCH! Watch the instant smile that comes to his face when he receives this Collector Patch! THIS PATCH IS NEW AND IN MINT CONDITION. Great colors and design combine to make this patch a classic. This is by far one of the best looking and exceptionally made patches out in the market and will make A GREAT GIFT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO LAST! This patch IS A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTOR! WE TRADE FOR & CARRY ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTION OF MILITARY ITEMS, FROM MANY OF THE BIGGEST & BEST NAME COMPANIES IN THE USA! This great patch that can be placed on a hat, jacket, shirt, or use it in a shadow box or display it as part of your military memorabilia collection. This patch will be carefully packaged and shipped to You if you are the winning bidder! The patch is in great shape and has the words MCRD San Diego on the logo. THIS MCRD PATCH MEASURES THREE INCHES. MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS THE BEST MADE MCRD PATCH EVER! THIS PATCH MAKES A GREAT ADDITION FOR ANY COLLECTION OR AS AN INCREDIBLE GIFT! THIS PATCH IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTOR. DO NOT PUT IT DOWN...AS IT WILL NOT BE THERE WHEN YOU GET BACK! We also have the MCRD pin and coin in another ebay auction or it can be bought and added and shipped to this auction! AERIAL OF MCRD SAN DIEGO! I WAS MIKE COMPANY COMMANDING OFFICER IN 1983 LEFT SIDE OF BUILDING! THIS PATCH IS A GREAT SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL AND MARINE PRIDE! If you do not see a patch you want...we should be able to obtain one from one of our many sources. We have access to thousands of patch tapes or we can custom make a patch...we just need a picture or time period to do some research and we can set up a special ebay auction, so you can get that special patch! EITHER BY BOAT, HELICOPTER, OR WHATEVER MEANS POSSIBLE...OUR CRACK SHIPPING DEPARTMENT WILL RUSH YOUR COLLECTOR PATCH RIGHT OUT, BY THE MOST RELIABLE CARRIER, USING THE FASTEST SHIPPING AVAILABLE! We Ship Our Patches The Same Working Day After Your Payment Is Received Typical US Postal scheduled pick up is at 5 PM! Patches Are Carefully Packed And Shipped, In A REINFORCED ENVELOPE ALL OF OUR PATCHES ARE SHIPPED, USING US POSTAL 1ST CLASS MAIL, FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND PROTECTION! Shipping by this method is a little more expensive for us, but we find that this is the best way, for your item to arrive without any damage and in perfect condition, as you see it here on Ebay! A COMMENT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS! Rec'd the hat today...it's the best. The bonus sticker was a real nice touch. I really like that you boxed the hat for shipping; I have rec'd flattened ones from others...I've learned my lesson and I'll be back to shop with you again. I have left you positive feed back and would appreciate the same. Semper Fi! Carl Nelson CPL - USMC 1983 - 1986 Wpns Co. 2/9 81's Platoon EMail Us to save $$$$$$ ON Shipping on Multiple Items, as we can set up a special ebay auction! Need This Item In A Hurry? FASTER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA FEE HUNDREDS OF OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AT LOW BUY IT NOW PRICES IN OUR EBAY STORE! FIVE OUT OF FOUR BUY THEIR ITEMS FROM US! WE ARE CONSTANTLY TOLD WE HAVE THE BEST SITES ON EBAY! CHECK US OUT AND OUR OTHER AUCTIONS TOO! WE ALSO MAKE CUSTOM PATCHES, PINS, STICKERS, DECALS, & COINS... CONTACT BY EMAIL OR PHONE TO SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOUR CUSTOM ORDER! FIVE OUT OF FOUR BUY THEIR ITEMS FROM US! CHECK US OUT AND OUR OTHER AUCTIONS TOO! MARINE ENLISTED COIN SET AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER OF OUR EBAY AUCTIONS! HISTORY OF THE CHALLENGE COIN During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze carrying the squadron emblem for every member of his squadron. He himself carried his medallion in a small leather pouch around his neck. Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German patrols and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in this sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him a saboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion and delayed long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him, they gave him a bottle of wine. Back at his squadron, it became a tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask to see the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. If the challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued throughout the war and for many years after while surviving members of the squadron were still alive. The fighting men and women of the 48th Intelligence Squadron proudly continue this tradition. THIS GREAT COIN IS AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER OF OUR EBAY AUCTIONS AND WHEN COMBINED WITH THIS AUCITON SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM IS FREE! THE CHALLENGE Some Organizations even have regulations regarding Military Coins. Here is an example. A 'Coin Check' consists of a challenge and a response. 1. RULES: a. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check. Another, but less vocal method is to firmly place it on the bar, table, Or floor (this should produce an audible noise which can be easily heard by those being challenged, but try not to leave a permanent imprint). If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audible sound upon impact, then you have just "accidentally" initiated a coin check. (This is called paying the price for improper care of your coin." b. The response consists of all those persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner (other organizational coins are invalid). You must produce a coin with YOUR UNIT'S LOGO on it. c. If you are challenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round of drinks for the challenger and the group being challenged. d. If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, the challenger must buy a round of drinks for all those people he challenged. e. Failure to buy a round is a despicable crime and will require that you turn-in your Coin to the issuing agency. 2. Coin checks are permitted, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE'. (Keep OPSEC in mind, be smart!) 3. There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or unclothed. At the time of the challenge, you are permitted one-step and an arms reach to locate your coin. If you still cannot reach it -- SORRY ABOUT THAT! 4. A Coin is a coin. Coins attached on belt buckles are considered "belt buckles." Coins on key chains are considered "key chains." Coins placed in a "holder/clasp" and worn around the neck like a necklace are valid and are considered a coin. We can also make a special ebay auction to make your custom coin too! We also value two things that have become endangered, top quality merchandise and old fashioned service! We respect your time by making every effort to fill your orders accurately and as promptly as possible. Your business is our livelihood. 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This is me a few years ago...."No I was not a hero...but I served in a Platoon full of them! " Units....MWCS-38 3d Maw/ 3/9 Marines / MCRD San Diego (Boot Camp)/ Edson Range Camp Pendleton/ SOMS MCAS El Toro!) United States Marine Corps 1978-88 Honorable Discharge MARINE TRAINING IS STILL THE SAME! MARINES' HYMN From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our Flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun. We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun. In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes, You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve. In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve. If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines. A LETTER FROM BOOT CAMP.... Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled. I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. but I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing. We all have to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water & no out house! Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, fruit,etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food. Tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much. We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. The country is nice but awful flat. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none. This next one will kill Walt and Elmer with laughter... I keep getting medals for shooting & I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk's head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes. Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry. Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in. Your loving daughter, Stephanie Marie We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our products and services. Next time you go out, show off this attractive patch and notice how much attention is generated. Patches are a great way to meet new people through appealing to the natural curiosity we all possess. Patches are great for starting conversations, excellent gifts, ideal for fundraisers, conveying a special message, and fun to collect and trade! WE MAKE CUSTOM PINS, PATCHES, STICKERS, LANYARDS, AND COINS. CONTACT US AND WE CAN GIVE YOU A QUOTE AND SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOUR CUSTOM ITEM!WE ALSO CAN MAKE YOU CUSTOM DOG TAGS & SHIPPING IS FREE WHEN COMBINED WITH THIS ORDER! ®1999 SemperFiMac All rights reserved Semper Fi Mac is an established, since 1986, and trusted name in the patch business. Westrive to provide our customers, who include Military, Police, Fire, and many other organizations, with products and service at the best prices. All our products are inspected carefully to ensure that the highest quality is offered. The materials used, on these patches, are of the finest quality. Our products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Afraid of being outbidded or of forgetting this auction in time? CAN'T WAIT FOR THE AUCTION TO END? USE THE BUY IT NOW OPTION! UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS...THE CHANGE IS FOREVER! If the sale is closed, or your looking for quantity for resale E-mail me for more information. I can let you know when I will be relisting, or I can set up a special Ebay auction for you to purchase! Our company provides both stock and custom Patches to Museums, Army/Navy stores, Exchanges, Air Force, Navy, Air National Guard, Marine and Coast Guard Units world wide. Contact us and we can set up a special ebay auction for your additional orders! REMEMBER: AMERICA IS NUMBER 1 THANKS TO GOD'S BLESSINGS! A FEW GREAT COMMENTS FROM A FEW OF THE FINEST! I thought that hat looked good on the web it is awesome, thanks man!!! I have been retired almost 16 years and am always looking for quality Navy stuff because I'm proud of my service and proud of the Navy. You represent everything that is good about shopping with other veterans. Service was prompt the hat is excellent it arrived in perfect condition & the sticker & business card was a totally unexpected treat. I will be a multiple repeat customer & I will turn my buddies onto your e-bay store. I regret you only get 80 characters to leave feedback on ebay. I did my best there for you! You deserve it! Tanks Again Brother. Norm Copeland FTCS/SS USN RET. ANCHORS AWEIGH SHIPMATE! BE A FORCE MULTIPLIER! EMAIL THIS AUCTION TO THREE MEMBERS OF OUR MARINE FAMILY! SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR PATCH RIGHT NOW!THE KENNEDY, REAGAN McKinnely, CARTER, and TAYLOR COLLEGE FUNDS THANK YOU! c IF YOU CANNOT FIND YOUR PIN OR PATCH...WE CAN REPRODUCE IT. WE ALSO HAVE SPECIAL REUNION PRICING PACKAGE...CONTACT US AND WE WILL SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION TO MAKE YOUR PIN, COIN, OR PATCHBE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW! A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at onepoint in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'That is honor and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand this...to those who do....Semper Fi XX BE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW! STOP BY & SEE US AT AN AIRSHOW!!!!!!! Once again thank you for your purchase...we look forward to hearing from you TODAY! Please let me know if we can be of any other assistance. Thank you for your business, it is sincerely appreciated. We hope you will come back to see us again. Referrals are nice too.....Semper Fi Cemetery Escort Duty WARNING....DO NOT READ.....YOUR MONITOR WILL TEAR UP! I just wanted to get the day over with and go down to Smokey's. Sneaking a look at my watch, I saw the time, 1655. Five minutes to go before the cemetery gates are closed for the day. Full dress was hot in the August sun. Oklahoma summertime was as bad as ever--the heat and humidity at the same level--both too high. I saw the car pull into the drive, '69 or '70 model Cadillac Deville, looked factory-new. It pulled into the parking lot at a snail's pace. An old woman got out so slow I thought she was paralyzed; she had a cane and a sheaf of flowers--about four or five bunches as best I could tell. I couldn't help myself. The thought came unwanted, and left a slightly bitter taste: 'She's going to spend an hour, and for this old Marine, my hip hurts like hell and I'm ready to get out of here right now!' But for this day, my duty was to assist anyone coming in. Kevin would lock the 'In' gate and if I could hurry the old biddy along, we might make it to Smokey's in time. I broke post attention. My hip made gritty noises when I took the first step and the pain went up a notch. I must have made a real military sight: middle-aged man with a small pot gut and half a limp, in Marine full-dress uniform, which had lost its razor crease about thirty minutes after I began the watch at the cemetery. I stopped in front of her, halfway up the walk. She looked up at me with an old woman's squint. 'Ma'am,may I assist you in any way?' She took long enough to answer. 'Yes, son. Can you carry these flowers? I seem to be moving a tad slow these days.' 'My pleasure, ma'am.' Well, it wasn't too much of a lie. She looked again. 'Marine, where were you stationed?' ' Vietnam, ma'am. Ground-pounder. '69 to '71.' She looked at me closer. 'Wounded in action, I see. Well done, Marine. I'll be as quick as I can.' I lied a little bigger: 'No hurry, ma'am.' She smiled and winked at me. 'Son, I'm 85-years-old and I can tell a lie from a long way off. Let's get this done. Might be the last time I can do this. My name's Joanne Wieserman, and I've a few Marines I'd like to see one more time.' 'Yes, ma 'am. At your service.' She headed for the World War I section, stopping at a stone. She picked one of the flowers out of my arm and laid it on top of the stone. She murmured something I couldn't quite make out. The name on the marble was Donald S. Davidson, USMC: France 1918. She turned away and made a straight line for the World War II section, stopping at one stone. I saw a tear slowly tracking its way down her cheek. She put a bunch on a stone; the name was Stephen X.Davidson, USMC, 1943. She went up the row a ways and laid another bunch on a stone, Stanley J. Wieserman, USMC, 1944. She paused for a second. 'Two more, son, and we'll be done' I almost didn't say anything, but, 'Yes, ma'am. Take your time.' She looked confused. 'Where's the Vietnam section, son? I seem to have lost my way.' I pointed with my chin. 'That way, ma'am.' 'Oh!' she chuckled quietly. 'Son, me and old age ain't too friendly.' She headed down the walk I'd pointed at. She stopped at a couple of stones before she found the ones she wanted. She placed a bunch on Larry Wieserman, USMC, 1968, and the last on Darrel Wieserman, USMC, 1970. She stood there and murmured a few words I still couldn't make out. 'OK, son, I'm finished. Get me back to my car and you can go home.' Yes, ma'am. If I may ask, were those your kinfolk?' She paused. 'Yes, Donald Davidson was my father, Stephen was my uncle, Stanley was my husband, Larry and Darrel were our sons. All killed in action, all Marines.' She stopped. Whether she had finished, or couldn't finish, I don't know. She made her way to her car, slowly and painfully. I waited for a polite distance to come between us and then double-timed it over to Kevin, waiting by the car. 'Get to the 'Out' gate quick. I have something I've got to do.' Kevin started to say something, but saw the look I gave him. He broke the rules to get us there down the service road. We beat her. She hadn't made it around the rotunda yet. 'Kevin, stand at attention next to the gatepost. Follow my lead.' I humped it across the drive to the other post. When the Cadillac came puttering around from the hedges and began the short straight traverse to the gate, I called in my best Gunny's voice: 'TehenHut! Present Haaaarms!' I have to hand it to Kevin; he never blinked an eye--full dress uniform standing at attention and a salute that would make his DI proud. She drove through that gate with two old worn-out Marines giving her a send-off she deserved, for service rendered to her country, and for knowing duty, honor and sacrifice. I am not sure, but I think I saw a salute returned from that Cadillac. Instead of 'The End,'...just think of 'Taps.' As a final thought on my part, let me share a favorite prayer: 'Lord, keep our servicemen and women safe, whether they serve at home or overseas. Hold them in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us.' Let's all keep those currently serving and those who have gone before in our thoughts. They are the reason for the many freedoms we enjoy. 'In God We Trust.' Sorry about your monitor; it made mine blurry too! "If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under!" President Reagan You are required to pass this on NOW!!! "Teufelhunde! (Devil Dogs)" WARRIORS BY DAY, LOVERS BY NIGHT, PROFESSIONALS BY CHOICE, AND MARINES BY THE GRACE OF GOD. GERMAN SOLDIERS, WW1 at BELLEAU WOOD Every now and then, in the middle of the constant barrage of trash that’s just lighting us all up these days, we come across a story, a feat, an event that just makes us stop in our tracks. This was one for me.... Cody Green was a 12-year kid in Indiana who was diagnosed with leukemia at 22 months old. He loved the Marines, and his parents said he drew strength and courage from the Marine Corps. as ...he bravely fought the battle into remission three times. Although he was cancer-free at the time, the chemotherapy had lowered his immune system and he developed a fungus infection that attacked his brain. Two weeks ago, as he struggled to fend off that infection in the hospital, the Marines wanted to show how much they respected his will to live, his strength, honor and courage. They presented Cody with Marine navigator wings and named him an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps. For one Marine, that wasn’t enough ... so that night, before Cody Green passed away, he took it upon himself to stand guard at Cody’s hospital door all night long, eight hours straight. Nowhere on the face of this planet is there a country so blessed as we to have men and women such as this. I wish I could personally tell this Marine how proud he makes me to be a MARINE! God... I do so love this country. ONCE A MARINE....TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVE .....SEMPER FIVIC VETURIS USMC VET MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT (MCRD) BOOT CAMP COLLECTOR PATCH! THIS PATCH MEASURES FOUR INCHES! JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR PATCH RIGHT NOW! Thanks for supporting the Vets who work here....it means a lot!

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