Bucket..he is actually doing great..he loves it and said its not as bad as he thought..Just not getting his mail was difficult..

I wrote to his SGT..He actually had my son call me..Then the SGT wrote me personally..

I assured him he wouldn't being hearing from mom through SGT..He si there to be a marine..

Will meet my new son and the SGT on NOV 2

Thank u..I tell my son all the beautiful messages from all of u..

Thank u from the bottom of my heart..it helps me tremendously and the support to Brett is the best..

From strangers..he sees our honored he is in this world for his choose in life to be a marine..




Zanne

Thanks, Zanne.

My Grandfathers, Uncles, and a few friends r all Marines and this is very true about every single one of em...

something i found about the marines!

We support all branches of our military and respect and honor them all. They are, in fact, all "brothers" and sisters" to us. This page is dedicated to all Marines and their families, and especially, my Marine husband, Sgt. Brian Grant. Being married to a Marine has taught me to respect and be proud of this unique group of warriors. It is a true honor for me to call myself a "Marine Wife."

What is a Marine? Marines have fought battles around the globe: places such as Belleau Wood (France, June, 1918), Wake Island (Pacific Ocean, October 1943), island of Iwo-jima (Japan, February, 1945), Chosin Reservoir (Korea, November - December, 1950) and Khe Sahn (Vietnam, 1962-1972). They demonstrate a devotion to duty, self-sacrifice, reliability and loyalty to our country and the Corps.

A Marine does not join the Marines - he or she becomes a Marine ... Many try to get into the Corps, but only those who survive the crucible of Marine basic training (which develops each Marine in mind and body) will become Marines.
Once he or she has earned the title and entered the Brotherhood of Marines, a new Marine must draw upon the legacy of the Corps. Therein lies his/her strength. In return, the strength of the Corps lies in the individual Marine. The character (often defined as "what you are in the dark") of these warriors is defined by the three constant Corps Values: honor, courage, and commitment:
Honor: Honor requires each Marine to exemplify the ultimate standard in ethical and moral conduct. Honor is many things; honor requires many things. A U.S. Marine must never lie, never cheat, never steal, but that is not enough. Much more is required. Each Marine must cling to an uncompromising code of personal integrity, accountable for his actions and holding others accountable for theirs. And, above all, honor mandates that a Marine never sully the reputation of his Corps.

Courage: Courage is honor in action -- and more. It is moral strength, the will to heed the inner voice of conscience, the will to do what is right regardless of the conduct of others. It is mental discipline, an adherence to a higher standard. Courage means willingness to take a stand for what is right in spite of adverse consequences. This courage, throughout the history of the Corps, has sustained Marines during the chaos, perils, and hardships of combat. And each day, it enables each Marine to look in the mirror -- and smile.

Commitment: Total dedication to Corps and Country. Gung-ho Marine teamwork - "All for one, one for all." Commitment is a combination of selfless determination, and a relentless dedication to excellence. Marines never give up, never give in, never willingly accept second best. Excellence is always the goal. And, when their active duty days are over, Marines remain reserve Marines, retired Marines, or Marine veterans. There is no such thing as an ex-Marine or former-Marine. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Commitment never dies.

Being a Marine is more than just having a sharp appearance, discipline, drill, and knowing how to use weapons and equipment. It is a way of thinking and being that few can emulate. A Marine has survival instincts - whether it be long nights with little sleep or "humping" long distances with a heavy pack in sub-zero climates.

There's something about a Marine I just can't put my finger on. Perhaps it is the repeated, intense physical and tactical survival training that gives Marines that inexplicable amount of "intestinal fortitude," determination, strength and courage. You can almost always tell if a someone is a Marine just by looking at the way they carry themselves.

Some say being married to a Marine is the "toughest job in the Corps"
but I say ... it is equally as challenging!

Babygurl..u r the best..the best wife..supporter of ur marine husband..and the support u send to those others u don't even know is beyond words...That is what makes u so special...

My son is doing well..

he also has and always had the mentality to be a soldier...that is special also..inigue individuals....go military..thats my feeling..

I know my son is going to graduate from bootcamp and be a great marine..

His SGT told me he is doing great..and yes I repeated that on this post already..lol

I will try to post his pic..he is a litle tired from work, school, state police program and military stuff he had to do before going in...but tell me he doesn't look like a soldier to be....

Can't wait to post his pics after graduation...

Love to u sweetheart...

My best to u
Zanne