Comments on: U.S. Marine Corps Celebrates Birthday; Veterans Day

By: Julie the Jarhead

Julie the Jarhead — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:25:02 +0000

To LaShawn and her readers,

A belated THANK YOU for the wonderful birthday wishes.

Julie the Jarhead (USMC 1980-1985)

By: Stewart

Stewart — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:37:25 +0000

It is not possible to thank our veterans adequately. Their service, sacrifice, heroism, and humanity is above any expression or acknowledgment. Yet, we must try. Specifically but not exclusively, we must try with respect to our Brothers and Sisters who served in Vietnam because they, unlike other generations, were neglected (or worse) upon their return home.

Please check out the AoG (http://www.bix.com/person/AoG) and the Voices of Veterans. Please post a story or a photo if you can. And please pass along to your Brothers, Sisters, friends and family.

By: Warrior Nurse

Warrior Nurse — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:14:25 +0000

Is it wishful thinking or was I that former Marine that you were talking about. If so I am honored if not I am still honored because I learned alot during my time in the Corps which still has an impact on me today.

Semper Fidelis La Shawn!

Yep, I was talking about you. – Admin

By: Right Voices

Right Voices — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 03:29:27 +0000

Sites honoring the Vet’s: Sandy- Veteran’s Day

By: Randy

Randy — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:11:16 +0000

Thank you, to all that have and do serve. You have my respect and gratitude forever!

THANK YOU

By: Pajamas Media

Pajamas Media — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:02:55 +0000

“In the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month”

[Latest Items On Top] The oldest living veteran is Ernest Charles Pusey, one of 15 living World War I veterans. (Florida Masochist; HT: A Blog For All Remember the Pentagon, says Don Surber, who links to biographies of each…

By: Lubbock Marine Parents

Lubbock Marine Parents — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:53:12 +0000

Thanks La Shawn! We are parents of Marines and we are so proud of them and wish them a Happy Birthday!

By: A Blog For All

A Blog For All — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:27:58 +0000

Veteran’s Day 2006

Lest we forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation, today is a day to thank those who have served this country. Whether by word or deed, they deserve our thanks and gratitude for all that they have done.

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:12:58 +0000

Thank you for reading my blog, Michael, Tugboat, and all the rest. I can’t tell you cool – for lack of a better word at the moment – it is that so many people who served in the armed forces read this blog. I’m also hearing from former marines via e-mail. Once again, THANKS for your service.

By: Independent Conservative

Independent Conservative — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:57:36 +0000

Happy Veterans Day. Thank You Vets For Defending Us!

Today is the day where we honor our military veterans for answering the call to put their lives on the line for freedom. Thank each and every one of you for your service.
La Shawn Barber has a nice post in tribute.

By: Michael Bryant

Michael Bryant — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:53:31 +0000

Thanks La Shawn,I read your blog almost every day but this is the first time I have posted a comment. I am a former Marine Veteran. I served on active duty from 8/24/1960 until 9/9/1980. I served two years in Vietnam. I retired as a Master Sergeant in 1980. Today is not only Veterans day but it is also my birthday. I always tell my family that I was born to be a vet.
God bless you.

Semper Fidelis
Michael Bryant, MSgt USMC (Ret.)

By: Tugboat

Tugboat — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:59:51 +0000

I served from 1989-1994 in the Marines. On our birthday, I’d like to give a shout out to Senior DI Kirkpatrick and DI’s Potts and Wyatt for shaping a kid going nowhere into an adult who got into med school.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:30:39 +0000

Thanks for the post La Shawn!

Every year my mother and I would say to each other, “Happy Birthday, Marine!”

I lost her last January and was dreading today, but between this post and my daughter emailing me to say “Happy Birthday to the Marines this morning,” I was blessed.

Semper Fi!

By: Right Snipe

Right Snipe — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:45:50 +0000

My brother was/is a Marine. He served in Okinawa for 2 yrs. God Bless Our Troops! Semper Fidelis!

Let us not forget the Marine who jumped on a grenade to protect his brother Marines:

President Bush announced on Friday that the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, will be awarded posthumously to Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham.http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/11/10/medal.honor/

By: Thad Paris

Thad Paris — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:55:12 +0000

Semper Fidelis!

I served from sept ’93 – dec ’97. Stationed with Marine Corps Base Came Lejeune, NC.

I just happened upon your blog via a very honorable mention from The Pyromaniacs. Keep it up!