Happy Birthday, and Thank You.

Today is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
Dedicated to Noah, Ralph and Karen

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank every Marine for their commitment and service to our country.

I am not a Marine, but my son is, my neighbor is and a dear friend of mine is and they are two fine and wonderful men and a great woman.

I have a great respect for those who decide to take this rigorous path in life in defense of our Constitution and I applaud them today on the birthday of their Corps.

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem."

Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985