The Marine Corps Boot Camp Crucible
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Thank you for allowing us in on the “Grand Finale” of Recruit Training. It makes a proud Gramma even more proud. Josh, You did Great!
I remember The Crucible quite well. It was bitterly cold, sleet and snow flurries on Jan. 9, 2001 I believe. We were so cold.. yet, so tired. We humped back to the Warrior’s breakfast -suprisingly- no one wanted to eat! HAHA! After the first 15 minute meal we’d had in weeks, we grabbed our trash and headed home for a 30 minute hot shower. Good Lord! That was the best of it!
I’ll never forget boot camp. But more importantly, I’ll never forget the brotherhood; the men that saved my life in Fallujah, Iraq June 4, 04.
…And yes, in memory to all who sacrificed everything for me, I know you stand guard at Heaven’s Gate. God bless you.
Today I pray for my son and his other platoon members as they head into the crucible…. I believe in you! You are strong! You will over come!!
God Bless and see you soon!!
Proud Dad in Minnesota
Our son will be going through the Crucible starting next Tuesday. We are so proud of what he and his Co have accomplished…I have no doubt in my heart or mind that he can finish strong and finish well. God has helped him through this far and I know that they will finish the course!
We will see you very soon, Golf Co!
A VPM of a soon to be Marine!