tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post1260579617295963172..comments2023-10-23T17:44:39.517-07:00Comments on Paratus Familia Blog: God, the Marines and a 10 Year Old BoyEnola Gayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-36356611651999243142011-11-14T21:13:08.918-08:002011-11-14T21:13:08.918-08:00Semper Fidelis. Always faithful. Not when it's...Semper Fidelis. Always faithful. Not when it's easy or convenient or popular. Always. To our God, to our country and to the Corps. Thank you for the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-2476935866479576692011-11-14T12:12:21.063-08:002011-11-14T12:12:21.063-08:00Great story and one that I will always remember. ...Great story and one that I will always remember. I also agree with Crusty... much dust in the air today...<br />petekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-64319428563075078542011-11-14T11:13:46.238-08:002011-11-14T11:13:46.238-08:00I shared this with TopDad (my own Marine) who got ...I shared this with TopDad (my own Marine) who got tears in his eyes and loved your story. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal glimpse of your family.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-25503110696310153012011-11-14T09:13:20.907-08:002011-11-14T09:13:20.907-08:00I come froma line of military folks(none Marines,t...I come froma line of military folks(none Marines,though)and, of the people I know who have been,or are, in the military(all branches),most are what I can the brightest bulbs in the human chandelier. It isn't ICBMs,or any other technological terror(they help) that keeps us free, it's the human elements that do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-24045138554600372942011-11-14T05:01:23.681-08:002011-11-14T05:01:23.681-08:00I forgot to mention I have a nieghbor whoose fathe...I forgot to mention I have a nieghbor whoose father was a Marine and fought in WW2. My neighbor was stricken with Polio when he was a child in the late 1940's and was permently disabled. My friend wanted to be a Marine like his father but his body would not let him serve.<br />His dad knowing this got him a ham radio set at age 9 so he could stay inside the house and have something productive to do. <br />That started my friend on his way to being a successful electronics technician (retired) and our local expert on electronics, ham radio and EMP.<br />A man can still serve his community and be a very valuable asset without joining the military.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-77483708755939333262011-11-14T04:24:44.281-08:002011-11-14T04:24:44.281-08:00When I was in Spain years ago (I was Navy) some lo...When I was in Spain years ago (I was Navy) some locals beat up some of our Marines (they were outnumbered) My friends went looking for and found that group of locals and proceded to inflict bodily harm (bumps and bruises)<br /><br />The Navy and the Marines have a long history of punching one another (rustpickers versus jarheads) but when a Marine gets in trouble, you can count on the Navy to jump in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-54716151306251009222011-11-13T22:01:02.609-08:002011-11-13T22:01:02.609-08:00thank you for sharing. he may not have the body, b...thank you for sharing. he may not have the body, but he certainly has the soul.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185083858525504442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-84114221321371308942011-11-13T19:05:50.433-08:002011-11-13T19:05:50.433-08:00Very touching. I shared this on FB. I have several...Very touching. I shared this on FB. I have several family members, including my deceased Father who have served our country in the Marines.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328022532018010780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-66775900649293873872011-11-13T17:08:11.199-08:002011-11-13T17:08:11.199-08:00What a beautiful story! The Marines are our heros ...What a beautiful story! The Marines are our heros both on the battlefield and at home.<br />God has blessed you and your family. May He continue to keep you safe and secure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-53440924211294107082011-11-13T16:33:57.155-08:002011-11-13T16:33:57.155-08:00REELDOC;
Sorry I didn't post your comment, but...REELDOC;<br />Sorry I didn't post your comment, but the link has our real names - an OPSEC concern ya' know! Yes, that is our story. My dad posted that (my mom wrote it). It didn't occur to me that people would make the connection! I have never told Hand Grenade's story in regards to the Marines. I have told of his illness and other bits and pieces, but I thought that his story would be a perfect way to honor our troops. I was rather mortified when someone thought that I had plagiarized something that someone else had written!!! Thanks for checking with me.<br />EnolaEnola Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-67661217459965476912011-11-13T15:23:36.779-08:002011-11-13T15:23:36.779-08:00What a blessing Master Hand Grenade is. God cert...What a blessing Master Hand Grenade is. God certainly has His Hand on yourson.<br />God Bless...<br />Love from NCSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356268221254384535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-2430096048366071772011-11-13T11:25:48.296-08:002011-11-13T11:25:48.296-08:00awesome!! and Praise God for sending that little b...awesome!! and Praise God for sending that little boy understanding parents and grandparents!!Belindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-46833546302339011702011-11-13T07:29:02.123-08:002011-11-13T07:29:02.123-08:00Enola,
I now fully understand why your son is dub...Enola,<br /><br />I now fully understand why your son is dubbed<br /><br />Master Hand Grenade!<br /><br />His Marine warrior soul is as big as the moon!<br /><br />What Marine would not recognize a kindred moon?<br /><br />Not one! Their corp values possess a special loyalty and brotherhood to their corp commitments. <br /><br />Thank you to all our Marines and servicemen and women for their active loyalty to this country and to the purpose while serving this country's values, they serve in other war torn countries fighting for our values and to successfully carry out their 3 commitments:<br />We WILL make Marines. <br />We WILL win our Nation's battles.<br />We WILL develop quality citizens.<br /><br />To Master HandGranade and To everyone of his fellow Marines, I am at attention and, <br />I salute, Sir!<br /><br /><br />notutopiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-67965763040099722332011-11-13T06:24:13.269-08:002011-11-13T06:24:13.269-08:00As a former Marine myself, I am deeply touched by ...As a former Marine myself, I am deeply touched by this post. I spent 6 years in the Corps ('77 - '83) and it was an experience that is second to none.<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Janet in MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-24611805420779645262011-11-12T21:34:15.600-08:002011-11-12T21:34:15.600-08:00Beautiful!Beautiful!Kim Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582728131377008415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-89107244779485566382011-11-12T21:20:14.251-08:002011-11-12T21:20:14.251-08:00For the folks who were questioning whether this wa...For the folks who were questioning whether this was plagiarized - my dad wrote (actually, my mom wrote it) the other account of our son and the Marines. It was never in the new or on TV (Marines are an honorable bunch and don't really want credit for their acts of kindness). You will not find it on Snopes or any other website. It is our story and ours alone. If you have questions, you are welcome to write to me, but please, don't question the honorable nature of the Marines, or for that matter, of our family.<br /><br />EnolaEnola Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-6643440535036690112011-11-12T19:59:12.305-08:002011-11-12T19:59:12.305-08:00My Grandpa and Great uncle were Army,my Dad and un...My Grandpa and Great uncle were Army,my Dad and uncle were Navy.I knew since I was 10 that that I wanted to follow the family tradition of military service,even though I was a girl.I wanted to be a Marine.When I was 16 I was a candidate for early graduation,so I went to see a recruiter.They wouldn't accept me,I wasn't medically fit.So went to other recruiters,Army ,Navy, and the Air Force.They all refused me.I was so lost,and I started getting into trouble.Cutting school,dropping out,and then I got pregnant at 16.Almost 21 years later,that child my, only son enlisted in the Navy,and went to Iraq.Thank God he came home okay.Apparently I wasn't meant to serve in the military,but instead give birth to one that was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-82162351966664320102011-11-12T19:03:57.754-08:002011-11-12T19:03:57.754-08:00It is obvious that God has a plan, and it's a ...It is obvious that God has a plan, and it's a GOOD one!<br />Thank you so much for sharing!Save the Canning Jarsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-31085104344847211482011-11-12T17:55:37.748-08:002011-11-12T17:55:37.748-08:00From Wikipedia:
The Marine Corps Hymn
From the ...From Wikipedia:<br /><br />The Marine Corps Hymn<br /> <br />From the Halls of Montezuma, <br />To the shores of Tripoli; <br />We fight our country's battles <br />In the air, on land, and sea; <br />First to fight for right and freedom <br />And to keep our honor clean: <br />We are proud to claim the title <br />Of United States Marine. <br /><br />Our flag's unfurled to every breeze <br />From dawn to setting sun; <br />We have fought in every clime and place <br />Where we could take a gun; <br />In the snow of far-off Northern lands <br />And in sunny tropic scenes; <br />You will find us always on the job <br />The United States Marines. <br /><br />Here's health to you and to our Corps <br />Which we are proud to serve; <br />In many a strife we've fought for life <br />And never lost our nerve; <br />If the Army and the Navy <br />Ever look on Heaven’s scenes; <br />They will find the streets are guarded <br />By The United States Marines.<br /><br /><br />There are other ways to serve, Master Hand Grenade will just have to get creative when he's ready to go out on his own. Maybe he could become a physical therapist and work with injured Marines? Just a thought.....<br /><br />NoCal GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-59500504104490308872011-11-12T17:31:19.805-08:002011-11-12T17:31:19.805-08:00I to have tears as I read this. May God bless tho...I to have tears as I read this. May God bless those marines and Master Hand Grenade!<br /><br />Southern GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-48557241267431014132011-11-12T17:09:18.804-08:002011-11-12T17:09:18.804-08:00Enola, I have tears streaming from my eyes as I re...Enola, I have tears streaming from my eyes as I read this. Your son, you and your entire family are abunantley Blessed! <br />~ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-38056986020243199432011-11-12T16:49:48.944-08:002011-11-12T16:49:48.944-08:00i want you to know how good it makes me feel that ...i want you to know how good it makes me feel that there is a place in your families' hearts for us marines...does your hand grenade know that "once you are a marine, you will always be a marine"? i bet he does! semper fi enola gay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-2033240337301469042011-11-12T15:59:44.211-08:002011-11-12T15:59:44.211-08:00I have tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing thi...I have tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing this.The Harried Homemakerhttp://theharriedhomemakerpreps.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-17085257101067536852011-11-12T15:54:20.444-08:002011-11-12T15:54:20.444-08:00Too much dust in the air...Too much dust in the air...Crustyrustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478587825608882510noreply@blogger.com