Memorial Day

Wreath of Rememberance

Wreath of Rememberance

ByMarci

A few years ago I went with Scott and his Civil Air Patrol to Rosecrans Cemetery on Point Loma. We broke into teams and were given wreaths along with the sites where they were to be placed. The cadets respectfully set each wreath against a headstone, paused, and saluted. With a wreath in hand, we…

Once a Marine…

ByMarci

It is a common phrase that “Once a Marine…always a Marine.” Even after the uniform has been folded up for the last time and stored into a duffle bag, a Marine’s well earned pride, courage, and dignity remains as part of their character. It is hard to believe our oldest, Nathan, who served five years…