Time flies

bvilchez · 07-23-2010, 04:40 PM

14 years ago I commenced my training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. During this time I've been through ups and downs, made many friends and lost many others, met my beautiful and understanding wife, started a family, traveled around the world, and many other adventures one goes through in life.

I never would have remembered today if not for my father-in-law calling me to wish me a "happy birthday". And to be honest with you looking back at all the years I can not say that I do not write this post with many emotions running through me right now.

Many people never understand completely what it is to be a lifer. Many do. But one thing we all understand is love and pain. I love what I do and I will continue doing it until I can not any more. At that moment I will feel pain because what I love will be behind me.

My father-in-law asked me if I had the option to do this all over again would I?

My reply to him was, "You're damn right I would!".

Semper Fidelis Marines...and to all others who have served thank you for setting the precedent for many of us to follow.

Ogre · 07-23-2010, 04:43 PM

Thank you brother for all you have done!!!!!

pnoon · 07-23-2010, 04:44 PM

I salute you, Sir.
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galaga · 07-23-2010, 04:47 PM

07-23-2010, 05:13 PM

My hat is off to you. We wouldn't be where we are today if it weren't for you and the others like you.
God bless you and your family.

cort · 07-23-2010, 05:14 PM

I love you, Jay

bobarian · 07-23-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cort

I love you, Jay

Did I just agree with Gary????

Mugen910 · 07-23-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

Did I just agree with Gary????

What the hell is wrong with you, Bob?!?!

Semper Fidelis Brother!!!

TheTraveler · 07-23-2010, 06:14 PM

Semper Fi brother.

kelmac07 · 07-23-2010, 07:10 PM

I say HOOAH!! Thanks for your service Jay!!

68TriShield · 07-23-2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks Gunny.

Coach Deg · 07-23-2010, 08:09 PM

Thank You!!!

MarkinAZ · 07-23-2010, 09:38 PM

Lifer...

icehog3 · 07-23-2010, 09:47 PM

Hearty Congratulations and Thank You for your Service, Jay.

maninblack · 07-24-2010, 12:47 AM

Thanks for your years of service and sacrifice!

07-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#1
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Time flies 14 years ago I commenced my training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. During this time I've been through ups and downs, made many friends and lost many others, met my beautiful and understanding wife, started a family, traveled around the world, and many other adventures one goes through in life. I never would have remembered today if not for my father-in-law calling me to wish me a "happy birthday". And to be honest with you looking back at all the years I can not say that I do not write this post with many emotions running through me right now. Many people never understand completely what it is to be a lifer. Many do. But one thing we all understand is love and pain. I love what I do and I will continue doing it until I can not any more. At that moment I will feel pain because what I love will be behind me. My father-in-law asked me if I had the option to do this all over again would I? My reply to him was, "You're damn right I would!". Semper Fidelis Marines...and to all others who have served thank you for setting the precedent for many of us to follow.

07-23-2010, 04:43 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Time flies Thank you brother for all you have done!!!!!

07-23-2010, 04:44 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Time flies I salute you, Sir. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2010, 04:47 PM	#4
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: Time flies __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

07-23-2010, 05:13 PM	#5
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time flies My hat is off to you. We wouldn't be where we are today if it weren't for you and the others like you. God bless you and your family.

07-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#6
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Time flies I love you, Jay

07-23-2010, 06:14 PM	#9
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Time flies Semper Fi brother. __________________ "My life is my own."

07-23-2010, 07:10 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Time flies I say HOOAH!! Thanks for your service Jay!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-23-2010, 07:42 PM	#11
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Time flies Thanks Gunny.

07-23-2010, 08:09 PM	#12
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Time flies Thank You!!!

07-23-2010, 09:38 PM	#13
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Time flies Lifer... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

07-23-2010, 09:47 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: Time flies Hearty Congratulations and Thank You for your Service, Jay. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-24-2010, 12:47 AM	#15
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Time flies Thanks for your years of service and sacrifice! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA