To all Marines present and past who have ever made a skydive:
In a moment of nostalgia Sandy Reid, Viet Nam Marine, and now of Rigging Innovations in Eloy, Arizona decided that it would be a good idea to get us all together 10 November. (Actually 9 November 2003 since the 10th is Monday)
That special day of days, our 228 birthday, is a good time to assemble all of us who are still able.
During this especially turbulent year in the history of our beloved country we are blessed with the return of some of our youngest from "The Valley of the Shadow where they were in Harms Way, Baghdad". We must thank them for carrying on the tradition that we have all been so proud of for these many years. We then must remember the "way too many of us" who gave the ultimate in carrying out that tradition.
To all who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor whether during battle or peacetime, and who have made one civilian jump of any kind, welcome.
To any who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, whether during battle or peacetime, and who have not made one civilian jump you are still our brother or sister and are still welcome.
We will be at the drop zone at Elsinore, CA all during the day of 9Nov03. The drop zone is making us welcome and will provide a BBQ at sunset if we so desire.
Some of us will jump, but many will only remember and share old stories.
God bless the United States of America and the United States Marine Corps!
Semper Fi
Gary Douris
U.S.M.C.
Viet Nam 1965-1966
For any who are interested you can contact Sandy or myself at:
sandy@rigginginnovations.com
gary77douris@yahoo.com
