Local Marines to celebrate Corps' birthday Monday

Dozens of grizzled veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps will gather at San Rafael Joe's restaurant during the lunch hour Monday to wish the Corps a happy 234th birthday.

[TBone]

Thanks to those who have served!

[Commander Bunny]

Salute!

Semper Fi.

MARDET-CV43 79'-83'

[Thank You]

TBone wrote:

Thanks to those who have served!

Yes i second that THANK YOU ALL

[Nobama]

United States Marine Corps.! YEAH! You ROCK! Thank you all for serving. I will forever be in your debt. Commander Bunny - I saw your post, and you mentioned MARDET CV 43. CV43 is the Coral Sea. I was aboard her for 23 months. You? See, thats why I love Rabbits so much. To ALL soldiers, Airmen and Sailors - Thank You. I mean that. THANK YOU! To all of you" Ready... Hand Salute. Execute. Ready 2!!" I owe you troops big time, and you will never, ever be forgotten. Christ, I'm crying - first time in a long time. Thanks Vets.

[Nobama]

And to you, Commander Bunny. I'm not Marine. I was Navy. To you, and those who have fallen and will fall again: SEMPER-FI. Thank you for your service.

[Nobama]

I'm going to show up at San Rafael Joe's and buy these Marines a drink. It would be my honor and priveeage.

[adoptthe82nd]

All gave some, some gave all. God bless the Marines!

www.adoptthe82nd.com

[Kimmy]

Dear Marines,

Thank you for giving up the freedom of your civilian life to serve your Country and protect us.

Warmest regards,

Kimmy