bohl
06-17-2004, 07:24 PM
Us.Marine's final goodbye to the Corps.
Well, were do I begin? When I was a young boy I loved watching war movies and listening to my Dad talk about the battles he fought in nam and stories about the Corps. As I got older I knew thats what I wanted to do. I wanted to be just like my Dad. When I was 15, I got a Us marine flag and hung it up in my room. I told everyone that one day I was gonna be a Marine. So, once I graduated high school, I took some time off to hunt, fish and surf. Right before I turned 20 I went to enlist in the Corps. I was so scared for a long time. Those Drill Instructors were scary! At first, I had alittle doubt but after just under 2 months at the Island, the Di's had broken me. I learned to respect them. They were as tuff as they come. After that I went to Camp Lejune were I went through SOI(school of infantry). After that I went all over the place. Went over seas for a year, three foreign countries and been to 38 states. I've traveled all over this great land. Picked up a handful of medals and ribbons, which I'm very proud of. Had people make me do things that would make your head spin. My eyes have seen alot of things that I will never forget. Been in alot of fights. Meet some of the most bravest men and wemen in my life. Lost alot of good friends, buried alot of heroes. People all over including my friends ask me why I do what I do, I always tell them, "So yall can live your lifes the way yall are right now." Some under stand some dont. Through all the blood, sweat, and tears, I've always loved what I do. Nothing will ever change that! I'm down to 4 days left in the Corps. Its so hard to belive for the last almost 5 years of my life thats all I've done. My whole 5 years I always been a Marine and hung out with Marines. I'm glad I got a chance to do it. As I get ready to exit the Corps and start my new life working for the DOD at the pentagon, I think a piece of me will be forever gone. I know I'm doing the right thing and its just my time to move on to bigger and better things. I will NEVER forget what I and so many others have done. Thanks to all of yall for always haveing my back with anything I needed. God Bless the USA and all of yall and yalls family. I'm gonna be going home for some much needed R&R on weds the 23 of June. My last day. I will be home untill the 19 of July. I dont have a computer at my moms but do at my dads. I will be peeking in every now and again when I'm at my dads. I'm pretty sad but its been a great stepping stone for me in life.
SEMPER FI,
Cpl Bohl J. Justin
USMC
"Once a Marine Always a Marine"
ps- Thanks to the Corps I found the love of my life and have a great healthy boy.
Well, were do I begin? When I was a young boy I loved watching war movies and listening to my Dad talk about the battles he fought in nam and stories about the Corps. As I got older I knew thats what I wanted to do. I wanted to be just like my Dad. When I was 15, I got a Us marine flag and hung it up in my room. I told everyone that one day I was gonna be a Marine. So, once I graduated high school, I took some time off to hunt, fish and surf. Right before I turned 20 I went to enlist in the Corps. I was so scared for a long time. Those Drill Instructors were scary! At first, I had alittle doubt but after just under 2 months at the Island, the Di's had broken me. I learned to respect them. They were as tuff as they come. After that I went to Camp Lejune were I went through SOI(school of infantry). After that I went all over the place. Went over seas for a year, three foreign countries and been to 38 states. I've traveled all over this great land. Picked up a handful of medals and ribbons, which I'm very proud of. Had people make me do things that would make your head spin. My eyes have seen alot of things that I will never forget. Been in alot of fights. Meet some of the most bravest men and wemen in my life. Lost alot of good friends, buried alot of heroes. People all over including my friends ask me why I do what I do, I always tell them, "So yall can live your lifes the way yall are right now." Some under stand some dont. Through all the blood, sweat, and tears, I've always loved what I do. Nothing will ever change that! I'm down to 4 days left in the Corps. Its so hard to belive for the last almost 5 years of my life thats all I've done. My whole 5 years I always been a Marine and hung out with Marines. I'm glad I got a chance to do it. As I get ready to exit the Corps and start my new life working for the DOD at the pentagon, I think a piece of me will be forever gone. I know I'm doing the right thing and its just my time to move on to bigger and better things. I will NEVER forget what I and so many others have done. Thanks to all of yall for always haveing my back with anything I needed. God Bless the USA and all of yall and yalls family. I'm gonna be going home for some much needed R&R on weds the 23 of June. My last day. I will be home untill the 19 of July. I dont have a computer at my moms but do at my dads. I will be peeking in every now and again when I'm at my dads. I'm pretty sad but its been a great stepping stone for me in life.
SEMPER FI,
Cpl Bohl J. Justin
USMC
"Once a Marine Always a Marine"
ps- Thanks to the Corps I found the love of my life and have a great healthy boy.