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SwampSnyper
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:43 pm Posts: 823 Location: SORRENTO, LA
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Re: Well Boys!
Thank him for his sacrifice for us. All parents hate to see there children in harms way. Prayers sent to both of ya'll to be strong and safe.
_________________ 1948 Aucion's SS Edition Bateau with a stock 35GTR
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Gatorpoint
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:09 pm Posts: 1175 Location: A slough behind you, TEXAS
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Re: Well Boys!
Tim, I hope you feel honored as a parent to have a son who becomes a Marine. Thank you and your son. I know its got to be tough, but if you think about it you and him both show amazing character and values with his choice. Thanks again Tim and Matt!
_________________ 1854 Brotha Breaux Bateau pullin' a 35 GT arrrrahhh! Willett Welding custom boat trailer
A$$, Ca$h, or Ga$ -- NO FREE RIDES!!
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phowler
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:20 pm Posts: 203 Location: Flyover country
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Re: Well Boys!
Your mixed feelings are certianly understandable cutt. One things for sure, you must have raised that boy right. Thanks to people like Matt people like us can sit around and argue about who builds the best mudmotors and boats.
_________________ "This hunting, This is not a sport, right? It's not a plaything. It defines who we are. It's our heart and soul. It's something that trancends a lot of things in our lives."
Rob Olson Delta Waterfowl President
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basinhunter
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:22 pm Posts: 1642 Location: Morgan City, LA
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Re: Well Boys!
IMP
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etquackster
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:47 pm Posts: 333 Location: tyler ,tx
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Re: Well Boys!
cutt thats great and for being scared , you cant go threw this worrying that will not help just make it worse on him you sound supportive that is awesome ... have to remember that they teach them guys to be survivers i have so many friends that were "are " marines and they all spent time over in irag and afganastan they all said do it all over again ...... and tell him thanks for me .............
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BROOKS
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:46 pm Posts: 4596 Location: East TEXAN Proud
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Re: Well Boys!
Thanks fo sharin' that with us Tim. I am a Marine .... from the 70's ..... that and a buckfifty will git you a cup of coffee !!!!!
Tell him that I Love him ..... and You too ...... and I will always keep ya'lls in mines Prayers !!!!
That is all ...........
_________________ Git a Gator-Tail or ride in mines wake ...... MtrFact !!!!! '05 Model .... Still Number One on the Water !!!!
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50fps
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:42 pm Posts: 2377 Location: West Coast Wisconsin
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Re: Well Boys!
Wow, that is quite a change of venues. Wish Matt the best.
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River
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:34 am Posts: 1092 Location: Unaffiliated, SETX group has caused me to renounce my Texas Citizenship
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Re: Well Boys!
Once a Marine Always a Marine. Semper Fi Here you Tim http://www.oo-rah.com/store/editorial/edi52.asp
_________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote."-Benjamin Franklin
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balloon-knot
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:05 am Posts: 398 Location: Prairie du Chien, WI
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Re: Well Boys!
Wow! Chasin Co-eds to chasin Towel heads. BIG CHANGE! Hope all goes well for him! Tell him congrats ....... and Thank you!
_________________ Illowa Marine - Home of Illowa Pro-Drive and the Phowler Boat Company
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Mud Slinger
MMT Moderator
Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:48 pm Posts: 989
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Re: Well Boys!
I can tell you all kinds of stories about basic training. When you see him in his dress blues uniform on graduation day you will be the happiest parent in the world if you can recognize him.
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white1
MMT Addict
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:33 am Posts: 722
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Re: Well Boys!
Good to hear. I can only imagine how proud/scared you are. IMP!
_________________ Just your basic cracka ass cracka
1840 gator tail with 35GTR 15xx Bateau with 15 honda
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Mud Slinger
MMT Moderator
Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:48 pm Posts: 989
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Re: Well Boys!
make sure he knows who Chesty Puller is
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River
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:34 am Posts: 1092 Location: Unaffiliated, SETX group has caused me to renounce my Texas Citizenship
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Re: Well Boys!
_________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote."-Benjamin Franklin
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:25 am |
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bombdude
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:59 pm Posts: 229 Location: Walker, La
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Re: Well Boys!
Wow Tim, just found this thread. Tell Matt that I'm proud of him and wish him the best as he serves his Country.
Kudos to you on raisin' that boy right. Prayers from the bombdude house to both of y'all.
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benelliman
MMT Addict
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:54 am Posts: 532 Location: Livonia, La.
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Re: Well Boys!
Tim, please stand behind your boy 100% even though it is one of the hardest things to do at the moment.My father and mom threw a fit and did not talk to me for a whole year and din't attend my gradutation while I was gone even though he retired with 30 years in the OLD SCHOOL army.When I returned home on leave after a 1 1/2 years (by choise) with a my ranger tab and airbourne patches It was the proudest day in my life.I finall felt that I had acomplished sompething in life. From what i have already heard he has good head on his shoulders and is already a man. So please support him.He will learn things that no school will ever be able to teach someone on how to deal with things in life.
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benelliman
MMT Addict
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:54 am Posts: 532 Location: Livonia, La.
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Re: Well Boys!
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DennisB.
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:13 pm Posts: 97 Location: half up a tree
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Re: Well Boys!
You should be proud you raised a good man, I spent four years in the Navy working close to a few Marines, They always had your back in tight situations. We would rib each other pretty good but we worked as one when it counted.
_________________ CVN73 Plank owner
Bad spellers of the world untie!!!!!
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DennisB.
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:13 pm Posts: 97 Location: half up a tree
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Re: Well Boys!
Does he have an MOS yet??
_________________ CVN73 Plank owner
Bad spellers of the world untie!!!!!
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Mud Slinger
MMT Moderator
Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:48 pm Posts: 989
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Re: Well Boys!
_________________ duck wacker
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River
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:34 am Posts: 1092 Location: Unaffiliated, SETX group has caused me to renounce my Texas Citizenship
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Re: Well Boys!
Ok, just checking.
_________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote."-Benjamin Franklin
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:29 am |
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bussterwyatt
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Re: Well Boys!
(I know he'll make a good soldier) marines are not soldiers their MARINES SOLDIERS ARE IN THE ARMY .just as well army digs fox holes and marines dig fighting holes.being in the marines for 8 years was the best thing i've ever done ..it payed for college and still to this day opens doors of opportunity all the time ..he will be part of a brother hood that is different than any other ..and be proud to wear the eagle globe and anchor.you'll be proud of him as well .it will be a pathway way to many things including man hood ..so Tim just relax he's on his way to greater things .when he graduates from bootcamp he will be different but in all the right ways.i know as a father you've protected him his whole life from harm and its hard to accept that he will posibly be in harms way . good luck to you and to your son..dont forget the Marines are a department of the Navy (THE MEN'S DEPARTMENT) if you havent seen it, rent FULL METAL JACKET one of the best first halves of a movie that depicts the spirit de corps SEMPER FI
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Leatherneck
MMT Member
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:21 pm Posts: 16 Location: Little Rock, AR
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Re: Well Boys!
hey cutt down. I talked to you on mmt radio. From what i understand im just down the road from you. The last time I deployed I deployed with Kilo Co 3/23 they are based out of Memphis so i got a lot of good friends that are marines out your way. PM me sometime if you got any ?s i know i might be a little late but ive been in the Corps for 6yrs. So i can answer alot of questions concerning the U.S. Marine Corps.
_________________ I refuse to tip toe through life, just to arrive safely at death!
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huntfishrace
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:28 pm Posts: 63 Location: central La.
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Re: Well Boys!
God Bless you and your son. I never served but i was an air force brat till i was seventeen and i even learned some. It is a great world out their i look back on alot of things i would have never seen if my dad hadent made the same choice as you son.
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Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:06 pm |
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USMC0844
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:02 pm Posts: 23 Location: bossier city LA
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Re: Well Boys!
Your son will learn "life lessons" in those 13weeks that it takes most people a lifetime to learn. He is well on his way to becoming part of a "Band of Brothers". Tell him to keep his eyes open and his mouth shut and he will have no problems in boot. Give him an "ooh rah" for me when he graduates.
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Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:33 pm |
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rockhopper
MMT Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:14 pm Posts: 24
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Re: Well Boys!
Tim-
I just read this thread and hope all is well. Just wanted to check in and give you my support as well. I know how proud you are of him and it takes a lot for him to make the decision he did. Tells a lot about his charictor and about how you raised him. You should be proud for sure!
I was never in the forces but have nothing but respect for those that are and am thankful for all they do to keep me and this country safe!
I may be headin your way this summer to see JP and I will give you a shout if we do.
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AIRBOAT
MMT Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:46 pm Posts: 28
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Re: Well Boys!
Matt seems to be getting the right frame of mind for the challenges he is about to encounter. I think he will do fine! That's why we are: the few, the proud, the MARINES!!! It is hard to believe that I joined the USMC 39 years ago (for four years), but I still breathe and believe in the Corps values. I can assure you that you will be proud of Matt's accomplishments and also the change it will bring to his lifestyle. I hope he receives a military occupational specialty (MOS) that he desires. It is always good to hear about new recruits as gung-ho as Matt wanting to be a part of the world's finest! Just tell him to keep his mouth shut, and his ears open and he will do OK. This is advice a Gunnery Sergeant told me before I left for boot camp and he was absolutely correct. Good luck and SEMPER FI!!! OOOOO-RAH!!!!!
_________________ 19' X 4' Charles Leonard flat boat (bateau) w/35 HP GTR 15' x 7' Alumitech Airboat w/502 C.I. GM motor
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SPRIG
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:11 pm Posts: 45
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Re: Well Boys!
Congrats on a son you can be proud of. I Know hard it can be on parents seeing sons off in times of war. I enlisted during Nam and can still see the look on my mothers face.
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