Marine Corps Retirement of my son
Mar 9, 2015 18:04:27 #
My son retired on March 6th as a MSgt from the Marine Corps after 21 years. The day was cold, but the ceremony was impressive in spite of the discomfort of being outside, and our pride in him kept him warm. I especially like the shot I took with him and his wife after the ceremony with the retiring officer was over and they were walking back to their seats. Shot with a Canon EOS Rebel XS, Canon 18-135 lens.
At the practice session
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Overseeing the practice session
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Called out for the retirement ceremony
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With the Colonel for retirement
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Recognizing his wife as well
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The happy couple
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Presentation of the flag
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Flag retired and in hand
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A hug from his daughter
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Mar 9, 2015 18:07:18 #
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Mar 9, 2015 18:12:32 #
koalaroo wrote:
You must be proud of him.
I am very proud of him. He really had mixed emotions about leaving the service, but it was time.
Mar 9, 2015 18:13:07 #
BasqueLady wrote:
Please thank him for his service for me OK.
I certainly will, and thank you for appreciating our service members.
Mar 9, 2015 18:22:21 #
Semper fidelis! I am so glad that there are still men like your son. Will he stay in the Reserves?
Mar 9, 2015 18:22:59 #
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Mar 9, 2015 18:31:20 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Semper fidelis! I am so glad that there are still men like your son. Will he stay in the Reserves?
From what I understand, he can be called up until 2022, so I guess he is sort of "in the reserves" but after that, I don't think he will be doing any reserve time. Thanks for your appreciation of his service.
Mar 9, 2015 18:33:06 #
zerobeat wrote:
Congrats. I got out in 1961. My son is still in the Navy on his 28th year.
Semper Fi
Dale
Semper Fi
Dale
God love your son for serving for 28 years. Please make sure you thank him for his service and sacrifice, and that of his family as well. An thank you for your service to our country also.
Mar 9, 2015 18:45:08 #
AuntieM wrote:
My son retired on March 6th as a MSgt from the Marine Corps after 21 years. The day was cold, but the ceremony was impressive in spite of the discomfort of being outside, and our pride in him kept him warm. I especially like the shot I took with him and his wife after the ceremony with the retiring officer was over and they were walking back to their seats. Shot with a Canon EOS Rebel XS, Canon 18-135 lens.
You must be so proud. Give him our thanks for his service. Good series of photos you will cherish in years to come.
Mar 9, 2015 19:06:10 #
Mar 9, 2015 19:34:37 #
walterh wrote:
Great son, you and your family are very proud of him, God bless him.
I am very proud of him. He went to basic training out of high school, got hurt and did not finish. He came home, got better, and went back - starting basic all over again, and graduated. Then he decided he wanted to be a Drill Instructor and went through that training when he was in his 30's - old for a DI, and completed that. Thanks for looking, and your comments.
Mar 9, 2015 19:36:09 #
Corolyn wrote:
You must be so proud. Give him our thanks for his service. Good series of photos you will cherish in years to come.
I will certainly pass on all the thanks from the Hoggers to him. Thanks for visiting and you nice compliment on the photos.
Mar 9, 2015 19:36:33 #
zneb240 wrote:
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Warren
Warren
Thanks for the thumbs up. It's much appreciated.
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