Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Doc Parris Island was not resort 👍

I still remember arriving at the gate in the wee hrs of the morning.
Jan 5 66.
My first ride in a jet from Baltimore MD to Atlanta GA Airport.
Then a flight in a prop plane to SC.
Then a bus ride to paradise.

Got to the gate bus door opened n ALL HELL broke loose.

Time stood still for a period of time.
Next thing you remember is your eyes open to a new world .

In front of me was the son of Satan.
Red hair red face beating on a trash can n screaming yelling cussing.

Though sure I'd died n went to hell.
Nope just a place called Parris Island.

The place where you better learn to keep up n keep quiet.
Time to grow up kids.
Mommy wasn't there to wipe your nose or protect you.
I saw some break n cry to go home.
Not a pretty sight.

I had a leg up thanks to my old man's physical abuse
I was use to getting thumped.
I accepted the challenge n actually luvd the physical training.
Didn't enjoy the book work.

Finally graduation day.
Standing tall n full of PRIDE
I made it 👍👍

Later in the squad bay a couple of us sat n had a conversation with the son of Satan.
His name Sgt FryeHe said I know y'all hated me but I had to do my best to break you.
Many of you are going to Nam n some won't come back.

There when you're told to do something you won't have time to ask why.
When I saw tears in his eyes I knew he wasn't the sin of Satan.
He was a PROUD MARINE DI
doing his best to save our butts.
I had so much respect for Sgt Frye n I do till this day.
I realized what a burden he carried on his shoulders.

SEMPER FI BROTHERS 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲





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E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Great post Wulffy!!
I agree the sitting pres should have served his country. I believe every US citizen should visit Arlington Cemetery, maybe then they'll understand

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

It would be nice Al but I doubt many still wouldn't get it or even care.

So lost in their social media world.
No idea how this country became so great.
History means nothing. It's here n now
Too many feel entitled to things without working for it.
It's sad 😔

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

When you lose your history you lose your country. Most kids today have no history of this country. I have seen it when the news goes out to spring break and ask simple questions and they have no idea of the answer. No idea who fought in the Civil War, who was the first president . who did we fight in WWII. Never heard of the Little Big Horn or Watt Earp. US Grant and Lee, who are they? Hope before it all goes to hell in a hand basket I am gone.

DocB Loc: Bama

Griz,
It's funny how I still remember all my DI's names and faces after all these years... I sometimes have a hard time grabbing my kids names after the covid, but Senior Lawton, SSGT Homier, and SGT Coco, just as plain as day... They must have made an impression...
Semper Fi

Doc

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

That they did Jr DI CPL Freshour left the impression of a Marine Corp ring on my jaw one early morning.
I misspoke 🤪🤣

Tennessee Boy in AL Loc: Central Alabama

Thank you for the uplifting words and praise for our veterans. I’m a 20 year Air Force veteran and I’ve worked for DoD supporting the war fighters for over 17 years. I love our country and especially those who have served. Heck even my birthday is on Veterans Day.

Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.

Well a day late but Happy Birthday Tennessee. I hope Your day was special.

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Yes Sir , Definitely remember their names , Ssgt Hawes , Ssgt Maryfield & Sgt Perry ! Whew !🤕😐👍👍👍

Mikeldean Loc: North Augusta SC

Thank You GW,

As a veteran of the Cold War, I felt for years that I didnt do much, myself.
I have come to see, with age, that every soldier, sailor, airman or jarhead that ever stood a watch, rode a patrol or flew a mission did something that the vast amount of Americans never could/would do or even care about.
We owe so much to so few for the great freedoms we enjoy.

graybeard49 Loc: Bradenton, fl

Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated 👍

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

A belated Happy Birthday Tennessee Boy & a big thanks for your service

Mauwehu Loc: Norwalk Ct

The first time I went to the VA hospital I felt out of place being there. I was only there for my hearing and there were a lot of guys missing limbs and who had a lot more serious issues than me. When I mentioned how I felt to my career army friend he told me “you served your time, that could have been you.”
One of the only charities I help are the vets.

fisher Loc: whitewater,colorado

Thank you Wulffy. I too am a vet (USAF) and every time I go to the VA I'm honored to be among the others. I did my time as directed but feel guilt for having it so easy; I was never in harms way.

Mikeldean Loc: North Augusta SC

Held off for years even applying for benefits because of same feelings.