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Letters From Parris Island 2

 

One of a series of articles about the rigors of Marine Corps Boot Camp based on letters we received from our daughter while she was at Parris Island on her way to earning the title of United States Marine.

Author: Father of a Marine

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My Child, My Marine! - Poem

 

My daughter was serving a tour in Afghanistan. We have twins in the Marine Corps. After a time of prayer for her, this poem flowed from me. You see, she had contacted me, the night previous from a busy night and had a lot left to do.

Author: Mother of a Marine

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The decision why.

 

Ron, my husband, decided to join the Marine Corp in February, 2009. The road leading to this decision was bumpy. We both went to the same college, but it was not for him. He only went because I went.

Author: Spouse of a Marine

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One Day at a Time....

 

ov. 1, 2010 was one of the hardest days for not just me, but for my boyfriend's family also.

Author: Supporter of a Marine

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Teachers Experience Boot Camp

 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Several Minnesota and North Dakota residents found themselves on the infamous Yellow Footprints aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego last week for the 2011 Recruiting Station Twin Cities Educators’ Workshop.

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From Father to Son

 

I am a proud Marine of 21 1/2 years of service. This morning I felt compelled to share my story. As I am writing this story my son is in recruit training. I can't explain the pride I feel as each day passes in his journey to earn the title "MARINE".

Author: Former Marine

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"The Change Is Forever"

 

Life has NEVER been the same since I earned the title U.S. Marine - December - 1963. Platoon #277 MCRD San Diego. I'll be eternally grateful for the standards established by My Corps that were - and are , a big part of my personality and ethos.

Author: Former Marine

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From one Marine to Another

 

Posting on behalf of my fiance... This past Friday I had the honor of watching my soon to be step son graduate from Parris Island. It is truly amazing the amount of transformation this young man made.

Author: Mother of a Marine

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Confused but here is my story

 

My boyfriend, Angelito, left on May 29, 2012 for boot camp in San Diego, California. We have been together from February 11, 2012. We are both from Hawaii. He is from the island of Maui and I am from the island of Lanai.

Author: Friend of a Marine

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L/Cpl Bryce

 

I'm a '57 USMC Sgt(Ret) after only 3 yrs & never got shot at doing radio repair. In summer, 2010 our Granddaughter in TN decided to earn the GI Bill for college with the Marines, because "They're the BEST!".

Author: Former Marine

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