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Monday, November 10, 2014

Happy Birthday USMC

Today is the 239th birthday of our United States Marine Corps.  Happy Birthday USMC!

Grand-dog was a Marine who served in the Vietnam War.  He served in a forward combat position and then as Sergeant of the Guard at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco and as a MP on a naval ship stationed in the Sea of Japan.  He was also a weapons instructor at Camp Lejeune (where Ma was born).

Grand-dog always said "once a Marine, always a Marine" and every year, even after he was discharged from service, he celebrated Marine Corps Birthday.  I am keeping up the tradition and celebrating as well with one of my favorite lines about Marines from the 1993 movie, "A Few Good Men".

Oz the Terrier salutes the US Marine Corps on their 239 birthday

Don't forget tomorrow is Veterans' Day...a day where we honor our veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.  I have a very special post to share with you tomorrow so be sure to come back!


Happy 239th Birthday and Semper Fidelis to all you Leathernecks, 
Devil Dogs and Jarheads!  Woof!

24 comments:

  1. We shall not forget here either.
    It was a very moving service at Cenotaph this weekend
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. We are very thankful to all of them. Happy Birthday!

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  3. Happy birthday to the USMC and great choice of film Oz. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  4. Happy Birthday USMC! Your grampy was a hero, Oz, that's for sure. And I'm grateful for all what your grampy and his comrades did for me and all peeps and pets of france.

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  5. Thank you to your Grampy. He certainly served this nation WELL.
    Happy Birfday to the USMC.
    We are ready to THANK all the veterans tomorrow.

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  6. Tell your Gampy thank you for all he has given us. stella rose

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  7. It's a special birthday for all those people who serve
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  8. Happy Birthday and thanks to the Marines.

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  9. Semper Fi! We have a Marine in the family also.

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  10. Yes it is true! Happy Birfday USMC!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  11. Our grand dog was a Marine too Oz!!! Happy barkday to the Marines!!!
    Semper Fi Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  12. Happy Birthday USMC, Ooh-rah!

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  13. Happy Birthday USMC, we won't forget in the UK.

    Sheba.

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  14. Good to remember. We must never forget all those who serve. We're posting tomorrow about the cats who served in the trenches during WW1.

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  15. Happy birthday USMC! Our Mom's brother was a Marine!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey & Hazel

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  16. Happy Birthday Marine Corps!

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  17. Happy Birthday to the Marine Corp! Very nice post, Oz, you must be very proud of your Grand-dog.
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  18. My Dad is a 20 year Navy guy so it is always a special day for us

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  19. We celebrate with you!
    love
    tweedles

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  20. My dad is my favorite Marine!

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  21. Happy Birthday to the Marines!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  22. Do you get cake for the Marine Corps birthday! Happy Birthday to the corps!

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  23. Happy Birthday, thank you for what you do!

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Oz the Terrier