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# 3RD RTB MCRD CHALLENGE COIN US MARINES BOOT CAMP DI INDIA KILO LIMA MIKE CO For Sale
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# 3RD RTB MCRD CHALLENGE COIN US MARINES BOOT CAMP DI INDIA KILO LIMA MIKE CO:
$18.97
THIS CLASSIC FIVE STARHIGHLY COLLECTABLE COINFEATURESFREE TRACKING & DELIVERY CONFIRMATION,IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES
...AND IS IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP, BY OUR CRACK SHIPPING CREW! FROM A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY!!!!!!
We have been in business since 1986 and selling on 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 of 14,000 items!!!!! !!!!!!
3RD RECRUIT TRAINING BATTALIONCOLLECTOR COIN! THIS GREAT COLLECTOR COIN MEASURES TWO INCHES! This Coin 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!Coinsfuel for me a passion for Marine Corps history connected to their distinguished heritage. These coins tie us back to our history, to the people who came before us, to all ofthe giants and to all of the little people ... who make the Corps workday-to-day. That\'s really what these coins represents. It\'s aboutthe 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 thatmake the Corps what it is! CLASSIC COIN TO PRESENT TO YOUR MARINE!
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THIS IS NOT A CHEAP CARNIVAL/MID-WAY IRON KNOCK OFF COIN THAT SOME OTHERS SELL FOR LESS ON ...THIS IS THE REAL DEAL... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! Thisisanexcellent gift for you orthe MARINE OR LOVE ONEon your list,to honora special day orfor any other gift giving occasion. Thiscollector Coin is the most desirable of all MCRD Coins &is considered the \"crème de la crème\" of military coins as born out bythe exceptional detail! A GREAT COIN FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR TO GO ALONG WITH MEMORIES OF TIME SPENT IN THE MARINES!
Theoutstanding quality and detail in this coin will amaze you....This isthe perfect gift for the special people in your life!
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\"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 AmericaSemper Fi Mac brings the internet\'s most extensive selection of Military, Aviationand Marine CollectorItemsto . Wehave been supplyingMilitary Unitswith quality patches,pins, hats, and coins since 1986 & we can set up a special sale for your custom items too!
Now,for the first time, you can enjoy that same quality merchandise, that we sell to our museum & Marine accounts! Pay Pal and VISA/MCARD is accepted. Our specialty is authenticcollector itemssupplied from the same patterns as the original units. Be sure to check out our other sales and store. GIVE US A CALL NOW AND LETS TALK ABOUT US MAKING YOUR CUSTOM PATCHES, PINS, HATS, &COINS FOR YOU OR YOUR UNIT OR REUNION!CONTACT US AND WE CAN SET UP A SPECIAL sale FOR YOU! This coin is proudly displayed by MARINES! Giving a coin, 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 greatMARINE Coin now and people will wonder where you ever found this great item! You\'ll receive lots of compliments....don\'t miss out, buy this BOOT CAMPcollectorcoin now! THIS COIN MAKES A GREAT PRESENT, THAT YOU CAN PRESENT TO YOUR MARINE, UPON GRADUATION! WE ALSO HAVE THE PFC COIN IN ANOTHER sale TOO! YOUR MARINE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO AND WHERE HIS FIRST COIN WAS GIVEN FROM!
AN UNFORGETTABLE COIN....AT AN UNFORGETTABLE PRICE! THIS IS A VERY HIGH QUALITY COLLECTOR COIN! Give this specialCOIN to your new Boot, or to an old timer to stir the memories of ANY Marine at Boot Camp!
WE TRADE FOR & CARRY ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTION OF MILITARY ITEMS, FROM MANY OF THE BIGGEST & BEST NAME COMPANIES IN THE USA! NEW FROM SEMPER FI MAC THIS Greatcoin representing THE MARINE RECRUIT DEPOT...MCRDaka., BOOT CAMP! This is the BESTcoin made period! Check out the complete tight pattern, detail trim,trend settingstyle of this coin, unlike othercoins soldat a cheaper price....you get what you pay for! Beware as some coins, listed on , are actually casino chips and not actual coins! Don\'t be fooled! We sell morecoins toMarines, Veterans,and Collectors than anyone....nocheapmaterialsor seconds here! Remember \"The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten...do notaccept poor quality for cheap pricing!\" THIS COINIS NEW AND IN MINTCONDITION. THIS UNIQUEMARINEMCRD EAGLE, GLOBE, AND ANCHOR LOGOIMAGE IS DISPLAYEDON THE ONE SIDE THE DRILL INSTRUCTOR COVER IS ABOVE THE MARINE OFFICER AND ENLISTED SWORD, SURROUNDED BY THE FOUR COMPANIES INSIDE OF THE 2nd RECRUIT TRAININGBATTALION SCRIPT! THEMARNE LOGO IS SHOWN IN GREAT DETAIL OFFSET, BY THE PILLARS EVERY MARINE SEES AT THE DRILL FIELD. WE HAVE ALSO MADE ALL OF ENLISTED, THEMARINEWARRANT AND OFFICER RANK COINS AND ARE AVAILABLE ON ANOTHER OF OUR sales...COMBINE THE SETS AND SHIPPING IS FREE FOR THE SECOND SET! This greatcoincan beshown anywhere, or use it in a shadow box or display it as part of your military memorabilia collection. We also have the MCRD pin andpatch in another sale or it can be bought and added and shipped to this sale! AERIAL OF MCRD SAN DIEGO! I WAS MIKE COMPANY COMMANDING OFFICER IN 1983 LEFT SIDE OF BUILDING! THIS COIN IS A GREAT SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL AND PRIDE IN THE MARINE CORPS! If you do not see acoin you want...weshould be able toobtain onefrom one of our many sources. We have access to thousands ofmolds or we can custom makea coin...we just need a picture or time period to do some researchand we can set up a special sale, so you can get that special coin!
EITHERBY BOAT OR WHATEVER MEANS POSSIBLE...OUR CRACK SHIPPING DEPARTMENT WILLRUSH YOURCOLLECTOR COIN RIGHTOUT, BY THE MOST RELIABLE CARRIER, USINGTHE FASTEST SHIPPING AVAILABLE! We Ship Our Coins The Same Working Day After Your Payment Is Received Typical US Postal scheduled pick up is at 5 PM! YourCoin will be carefully Packed And Shipped in a bubble protected padded mailer envelope, NOT STUFFEDinto a flatENVELOPE! Typical US Postal scheduled pick up is at 5 PM! Shippingby this methodis a little more expensive for us, but we find that thisis the best way, for your item to arrive without any damage and inperfect condition, as you see it here on ! A COMMENT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS! Rec\'d the hat today...it\'s the best. The bonus sticker was a real nice touch. Ireally like that you boxed the hat for shipping; I have rec\'d flattenedones from others...I\'ve learned my lesson and I\'ll be back to shop withyou 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
ALL OF OUR COINS ARESHIPPED,USING US POSTAL1ST CLASS MAIL, FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND PROTECTION! EMail Us to save $$$$$$ ON Shipping on Multiple Items, as we can set up a special sale! Need This Item In A Hurry? FASTER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA FEE
HUNDREDSOF OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AT LOW BUY IT NOW PRICES IN OUR store!WE ARE CONSTANTLY TOLD WE HAVE THE BEST SITES ON ! CHECK US OUT AND OUR OTHER sales TOO! WE ALSOMAKE CUSTOMPATCHES, PINS, STICKERS, DECALS,& COINS...CONTACT US BYEMAIL OR PHONE TO SET UP A SPECIAL sale FOR YOURCUSTOM ORDER! FIVE OUT OF FOUR BUY THEIR ITEMS FROM US! CHECK US OUT AND OUR OTHER sales TOO!
WESHIP BY US POSTAL AND THE BUYER PAYS ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS. WE DO SHIPFASTER SERVICE IF REQUESTED & THE BUYER PAYS FOR THE ACTUALSHIPPING COSTS. YOU CAN ALSO COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE COSTS ON MULTIPLE ITEMS. AlsoI want to thank all of you who have provided such kind words in the response and direct emails. We work very hard to serve you and tryto ship on the same day. If you have any problem with any item of ours,please let me know so I can fix it! We are not happy until you arehappy and we will make it right! Please feel free to email me for any questions. HISTORY OF THE CHALLENGE COIN DuringWorld War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filledthe newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attendingcolleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war.In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck insolid bronze carrying the squadron emblem for every member of hissquadron. He himself carried his medallion in a small leather poucharound his neck. Shortly afteracquiring the medallions, the pilot\'s aircraft was severely damaged byground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and wasimmediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage hisescape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except forthe small leather pouch around his neck. Inthe meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front.Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, hewas without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding Germanpatrols and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossedno-man\'s land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost.Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in this sector. Theysometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Notrecognizing the young pilot\'s American accent, the French thought him asaboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered hisleather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to hiswould-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadroninsignia on the medallion and delayed long enough for him to confirmhis identity. Instead of shooting him, they gave him a bottle of wine. Backat his squadron, it became a tradition to ensure that all memberscarried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplishedthrough a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask tosee the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he wasrequired to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. Ifthe challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member wasrequired to pay for the drink. This tradition continued throughout thewar and for many years after while surviving members of the squadronwere still alive. The fighting men and women of the 48th IntelligenceSquadron proudly continue this tradition. THIS GREAT COIN IS AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER OF OUR sales AND WHEN COMBINED WITH THIS AUCITON SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM IS FREE!
THE CHALLENGE SomeOrganizations even have regulations regarding Military Coins. Here isan example. A \'Coin Check\' consists of a challenge and a response. 1.RULES: a. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding itin the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout orotherwise 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 easilyheard by those being challenged, but try not to leave a permanentimprint). If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audiblesound upon impact, then you have just \"accidentally\" initiated a coincheck. (This is called paying the price for improper care of yourcoin.\" b. The response consists of allthose persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner(other organizational coins are invalid). You must produce a coin withYOUR UNIT\'S LOGO on it. c. If you arechallenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round ofdrinks for the challenger and the group being challenged. d.If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, thechallenger must buy a round of drinks for all those people hechallenged. 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 orunclothed. At the time of the challenge, you are permitted one-step andan 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 onkey chains are considered \"key chains.\" Coins placed in a\"holder/clasp\" and worn around the neck like a necklace are valid andare considered a coin.
We can also make a special sale to make your custom coin too! Wealso value two things that have become endangered, top qualitymerchandise and old fashioned service! We respect your time by makingevery effort to fill your orders accurately and as promptly aspossible. Your business is our livelihood I ALWAYS...ALWAYS ANSWER EMAILS...IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE, AN EMAIL REPLY BACK THAT DAY, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY PROBLEMS....If you don\'t hear from me withintwo business days please check to seethat your e-mail address, as registered on e-bay is still valid, and send me an e-mail so that I can contact you. Sometimes computer protection programswill reject emails and sent them back to me rejected.
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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 Honorable Discharge
If You\'re Proud To Be An American Wave This Flag In Honor Of The Fallen And Women Who Served Our Country For those who have served in the past For those who are serving now And For Those Who Are Still THANK YOU AMERICAN HEROES!! 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 haveto 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
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WE MAKE CUSTOM PINS, PATCHES, STICKERS, LANYARDS, AND COINS. CONTACT US AND WE CAN GIVE YOU A QUOTE AND SET UP A SPECIAL sale 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 SATURDAY 10-23-04 My wife Hildaand I were very honored and humbled that we were invited to attend the Marine Birthday Ball in San Diego, with the West Coast Marine Bands, as we celebrated the 229 years of honorable and distinguished service of our Corps....what a great time we all had! Thank you to the Marines of the MCRD Band.... I am aware that this may not mean much to anyone else, but to Marines,its ourbirthday, which is 10 November 1775, and its celebration every year, is a BIG deal! Marines know, remember, and celebrateour birthday unlike any other service. Tradition is important to us.EveryMarinecan tell you the birth date of our Corps. It is ingrained from the first weeks of Boot Camp and OCS. This is a tradition we will proudly carry forward. You see, with Marines there is a certain bond, a commonality, an esprit de corps that is perhaps summed up in the Latin phrase Marines for generations have used — Semper Fidelis. This term means \"Always Faithful,\" and is often shortened to Semper Fi. Being a former Marine, the pride and honor of being a Marine never leaves you. Another phrase often used is, \"Once a Marine, Always a Marine and There is no such thing as an X Marine.\" For those of you who are trying to understand, you really cannot except to notice a lifetime change in your love one! He will stand a little taller and carry himself with a swagger that assures all, that everything is going to be okay....this will stay with him for life! The ceremony began with the march of colors and the United States national anthems, followed by an invocation The annual reading of the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message, was read, followed by current Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Michael W. Hagee’s message posted on two wide screens. The CommandingOfficer of H & HS Company MCRD San Diego then addressed the audience. She was great and stirred the emotions of us all! The cake cutting ceremony took place presenting the first cake to the Guest of Honor and then the Oldest and youngest Marines present. The colors were marched off sharply followed by the playing of Anchors AWEIGH and the Marine Corps Hymn... We were then served dinner and a night of dancing and exchanging sea stories! Happy Birthday Marines...May God bless the USA & the MARINES! Semper Fi Vic Veturis
SemperFi Mac is an established, since 1986,and trusted name inthe Coinbusiness.We strive to provideour customers, who includeMilitary, Police, Fire, and many other organizations,with products andservice at the best prices. All our products are inspected carefully toensure that the highest quality is offered.The materials used, onthese Coins,are of the finest quality. Our products come with a 100%satisfaction guarantee!
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If the sale is closed, or your looking for quantity for resale E-mailme for more information. I can let you know when I will be relisting,or I can setup a special salefor you to purchase!
BE SURE TO ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITE LIST! Ourcompany provides both stock and custom Coins to Museums, Exchanges,Army/Navy stores, VFW posts, CAF Exchanges, Sea Cadet & Civil AirPatrol, Air Force, Navy, Air National Guard, Marine and CoastGuardUnits world wide. Contact us and we can set up a special sale 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!!! Ihave been retired almost 16 years and am always looking for qualityNavy stuff because I\'m proud of my service and proud of the Navy. Yourepresent 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. Iwill be a multiple repeat customer& I will turn my buddies ontoyour e-bay store. I regret you only get 80 characters to leaveresponse on . I did my best there for you! You deserve it! TanksAgain Brother. Norm Copeland FTCS/SS USN RET.
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JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR COIN RIGHT NOW! 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 modelCadillac 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 theold offerdy 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 theWorld 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 wasDonald S. Davidson,USMC: France 1918.
She turned AWEIGH and made a straight line for theWorld
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 wasStephen 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 onLarry Wieserman, USMC, 1968,
and the last onDarrel 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
andDarrel
were our sons. All killed in action, all Marines.\'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 YOU CANNOT FIND YOUR PIN OR PATCH...WE CAN REPRODUCEIT. WE ALSO HAVE SPECIAL REUNION PRICING PACKAGE...CONTACT US AND WE WILL SET UP A SPECIAL sale TO MAKEYOUR PIN, COIN, OR PATCH
BE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW!A \'Veteran\' -- whetheractive duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one
point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to \'The United Statesof 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
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 Fi3RD RECRUIT TRAINING BATTALIONCOLLECTOR COIN!THIS GREAT COLLECTOR COIN MEASURES TWO INCHES!
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