mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted July 8, 2014 My grandson just finished bootcamp and came in for a couple weeks before going to Jacksonville NC. For futher training then to California just wanted.to show off a little. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 8, 2014 congrats to him and grandpa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 8, 2014 Now there's something to be proud of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louis clarke ii 202 Posted July 8, 2014 Devil Dog.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted July 8, 2014 Congrats to him and you the proud grandpa. Jacksonville, NC is where i grew up and my father retired as a Gunny Seargent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted July 8, 2014 Awesome congrats to both Semper Fi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted July 8, 2014 Congrats....my half bro Mike is a 16 year USMC Veteran...just got discharged in December. He did 3 tours in the sandbox before an IED took out his truck and wounded him and killed two of his fellow mates. This here is his grad pic from 1998. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted July 8, 2014 Also this here is our grandpa, Texas Jack Freeman, on the beaches of Normandy during WW2.This pic was taked a few days after D-Day. His platoon. Here's Grandpa and Mike, this was taken just a few months before gpa died of stomach cancer in 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks for the kind words we are very proud of him. GC that is his Graduation photo also. Seems like just a few months ago he was following behind me doing every thing I did. Time goes by very fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted July 8, 2014 Yes time goes by fast. Also just let him know he needs to keep up and on his CEOs and the VA people. My brother is having a hell of a time getting all the medical and health stuff he needs and is currently really really pissed at the marine core leadership and the way they are treating wounded soldiers and all other soldiers. I guess we can thank Obama for cutting all the VA funding...? My bro has been up in Washington DC 3 times trying to get the help and funds he was promised and he deserves. I remember back in 2012 when i got a call at work from my mom...who was in tears..telling me my brother was in an attack and is in the hospital. That's all she knew..she didnt know his condition or anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted July 8, 2014 Congrats to him and you. Thanks to all who have served. Navy myself 1970-74. GC I have not had any trouble at my local VA with my medical or disability claims. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted July 9, 2014 Congrats to him and you. Thanks to all who have served. Navy myself 1970-74. GC I have not had any trouble at my local VA with my medical or disability claims. Bob We have one of the best va hospital complexs in our little town of 17,000 top rated service and care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted July 9, 2014 Im not saying he isnt getting good care, im saying he isnt getting any financial assistance. They are trying to deny all his claims... His truck got hit by an IED and blew halfway up, 2 guys died in it, another one was badly burned and paralyzed from the neck down, while my brother got burns on his leg, damage to his leg and waist and neck and his back...he has an electronic device in his back now that helps him deal with the pain....he has had several back and leg surgeries and has to walk with a crutch or cane and can't lift anything over 15lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
