To all Marines, past and present,
who uphold the finest traditions of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, Happy 227th Birthday and...Semper Fidelis.

I miss my Dad.
A man who joined the Marines and left home to protect his country at 17. (An age at which I am stilling reminding my children to be home early and lock the door........)
Who taught me my first Latin - Semper Fidelis.......
Who taught me the Marine Hymn when I just a pre-schooler.......
Who never forgot the Marine Corps. birthday.........
Who was the finest man I have ever known.........