New 'JARHEAD' in the family

[Tommy Ruyle]

The wife and I and the two younger boys (18 & 21) drove to Quantico last week to see our oldest son graduate from Officers Candidate School on Friday morning. That afternoon we watched him receive his commission and then Mom and I pinned on those gold bars. Never been prouder!!! OOOAHRAH!

P.S. - If you are ever in the Washington D.C. area, take the time to go to the new USMC Museum. You can spend all day there and not see it all!

 

[angie1]

Hey ~ Thats wonderful!
Good for you and Good for him! I'll bet you were proud :nod:

 

[chrisy]

congratulations to all of you....will he be home for Christmas and New Year?..........you must be so proud.

 

[warpaint]

Thats great Tommy.

Semper Fi

 

[Texas Ranch Man]

Its families like yours that make America Great! Carry On.

 

[Avalon]

congratulations and Thanks to him and your family for the service you provide for our country.

 

[Legacy38464]

God bless, and thanks for the sacrifices you and your family are making for this country, your son is what makes this country great and is great tesimony to his raising.... :lol: :lol:

 

[Susie David]

Congrats....hope that he enjoys Basic School in the winter.
Dmc

 

[VanC]

That's great, Tommy! You have every reason to be proud.

 

[Tommy Ruyle]

chrisy said,

...will he be home for Christmas and New Year?

Yes, he doesn't have to go back to Quantico until Jan. 3, '08. He is working out of the St. Louis, Officers Selection Office (Officer Recruiter) until then. (That's less than an hour to work and he is only working some days.)

 

[Horticattleman]

Semper Fi Devil Dog or should I say 'Dogs'

 

[1848]

Butter Bars eh? Congratulations. May the Lord ......and the other Marines..... keep him safe

 

[Just Curious]

It's always nice to get a new brother...
Semper Fidelis
Chuck

 

[Calman]

Not a Jarhead but as an ex Army Ranger SF, I congradulate your Family.

Cal

 

[Joy of Texas]

Thats wonderful, congratulations.