Okay…. So I am really late and catching up on a lot of things I am thankful for, but I have been keeping up with them each day. For November 9, 2011- I am so thankful for the United States Marine Corps. On this day, they celebrated their 236
th birthday. Two weekends ago (2-5-11), Chip and I went to USMC Birthday Ball. I went to my first ball last year and it is such an awesome experience, I honestly didn’t think that this year wasn’t going to top it, BUT it did. The guest of honor/speaker was the commandant of the Marine Corps, General Amos. It was so cool to see him stand up in front of all the Marines and pretty much just rave about all the accomplishments the Marines have done over the years. They showed a video from when the Marine Corps started and how it has progressed over the years. So as this video went on, it started showing footage of the Korean War. While the video was playing, a quote from Major General Frank E. Lowe came on and he said:
“The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines. Lord, how they could fight!”
That was my Peepaw… When I heard that, I felt so proud. Of course, when we look at our grandparents now, we see how life has taken a toll on their older bodies, but we so often forget all of the things they have done so we can have what we do. For me, my Peepaw (just like so many other Marines) fought so that we can have the freedom we do and I am so appreciative for that.
As I was at the Marine Corps ball, I looked around and you have all of these guys (and girls) that are motivated to do the job that is before them- serve their country. I am proud to be not only a USMC granddaughter, but more importantly- USMC wife!
Happy Birthday USMC!!
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