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Piemma, thank you for your service. Today always reminds me of the lifeguard at Dunes Beach when I was about 8 years old in 1962 or 63. Carl Myllymaki. He would pay me 25 Cents to help him pick up trash at the end of the day. He could carry two trash cans at the same time! I thought that a tremendous feat of strength. He was KIA while giving his replacement a tour of the area 10 days before he was supposed to rotate home. Carl's brother was my bball coach and always road me hard, knowing that I was one of Carl's kids at the beach...
Anyway, I always am proud of those who serve(d). My nephew was just promoted to Colonel in the Corp; and his son is a Marine PFC. Very proud of them too... thanks for listening, and a toast to all that serve.
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