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some little boys play the game |
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and then grow up and make it real
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In January, we tearfully said good-bye to my great nephew when he left for Parris Island and became Recruit Allen Brian, 1RTBN PLT 1028 Co C.
Nearly 13 weeks to earn the title, US Marine.
We were honored and proud to witness the transformation and celebrate with him and hundreds of others at the Charlie and Papa Companies Family Week & Graduation, Parris Island.
Here's a few of the pictures we took.
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Where are they? |
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waiting for the Motivational Run to start Whitney, Allie, Keith, Sally, Ashley, Shayne & me
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Moto Run 7am 04.25.13-
it would be several hours before we could hug and talk to him |
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running into the sunrise |
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and back around again |
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I think Ashley's expression says it all, don't you? |
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waiting to be released for liberty- Family Day 04.25.13 |
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spotting the family after being released |
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one happy Dad |
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and Mom |
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and cousin/best friend |
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Shayne, Brian and me |
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Mom and Marine |
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enjoying liberty with family and his first Chick-Fil-A in 13 weeks- we won't tell how many nuggets he ate |
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his barracks |
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more in the barracks |
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remembering where he first stood when taking
his place that first night on the famous yellow footprints |
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Whitney, Allie, Daniel, Brian, Jill & Keith |
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Graduation Day 04.26.13 |
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Charlie Company Platoon 1028 |
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Pass in Review |
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Retiring the Guidons |
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Brian and Ashley ready to go home |
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Private B.K. Allen Jr. |
Semper Fi Private Allen!
- have I told you how proud we are of you?
Happy Tuesday, y'all,
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