My father quit college to sign up for the Marines in 1950. He thought it was his duty to join. He went to boot camp and then off to Korea for 14months and then back in 1953. He stayed in and then went to Vietnam in 1962, then back in 1965 and again in 1968! They were going to send him back in 1972 to teach the South Vietnamese how to fight. That's when he said"they have had 5times to shoot me,that's enough!!!" He retired in 1972 after 22 years in the service. Even though he retired, he's still a MARINE!!!! You can't say enough about my Father,he's a gentle giant ,as long as your on his good side!! Now at 82,he's gone through pancreatic cancer and two weeks ago a pace maker. When he should have pasted!! Once a MARINE always a MARINE!!!! TOUGH AS THEY COME!!!! Thanks dad ,for all you have done for us and your Country!!!!LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PATRICK KENDRICKROY, UT