JULY 4, 2011. Corporal Bud Thomas passed away on 7/1/2011 in Shelby, NC. He served in the United States Marine Corps in Parris Island and Camp Lejeune 1956-1958. Ray "Reb" Beavers, 3504 Pinecrest Drive, Gastonia, NC 28056. Phone: 704-824-1721 Email

MARCH 31, 2011. I was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska and found a buddy named Gary Wynzack who was a radio operator in Nam. We fished in the Buskin River and drank beer at the Marine Club. What a great bunch of people we have in our blessed Marine Corps. As long as we have a Marine Corps we will have a United States. Brian Harris, 1211 202 St SE, Bothell, WA 98012. Phone: 425-806-8045. Email

MARCH 14, 2011. Loved Japan and the Marines. I left Sasebo in 1969, and went to Vietnam. After six months in Vietnam, I was medevaced to Tokyo, spent time at the 106th general hospital there, then to North Carolina and discharged in March 1970. Sasebo was a great town to have fun and get in trouble, I did both. Major Jazko was the CO when I was there, we knew each other well. Jeffrey Miller, 1557 lynchburg loop, Lady lake, FL 32162. Phone: 317-430-1308. Email

MARCH 10, 2011. I served three years in the Marine Barracks Rota First Platoon. While stationed there a group of us married Spanish nationals. When I reviewed the names of the Marines assigned to Rota, the name I recognized was my first Marine Barracks Commanding Officer, Colonel Tubley. Carleton M. Enloe, 6716 Caprezzo Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757-3065. Phone: 916-801-8802 Email

MARCH 10, 2011. I attained rank of PFC, Lance Corporal and Corporal while at NWS POMFLANT Charleston, SC. Stood Sergeant of the Guard Northside, then assigned as Marine Liaison at Charleston airport collecting recruits and sending to Parris Island Recruit Depot, SC. On misc. duties for four to five months until I was discharged on June 19, 1978, because of jaw surgery. David Sample, 1326 Chautauqua Pkwy Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone: 515-280-6177. Email

MARCH 5, 2011. Hello Marines stationed at Marine Barracks NAS Cecil Feild. Just wanted to touch base with you. God bless you for your service. Semper Fi. Ronald Barton, 4849 Kalmia Circle., Middleburg, FL 32068. Phone: 904-424-8644. Email

JANUARY 18, 2011. I arrived at Marine Barracks Guam in January 1949. I was assigned to the Guam Police Detachment in Agana. The Island was still under Martial Law, and the 50-Man Detachment served as the Civil Police. Jesse Hand, 144 Vanderford Road, Orange Park, FL 32073-5968. Phone: 904-264-0408. Email

DECEMBER 27. 2010. By now, all of my buddies that were in the Marine Corp with me are in their 70s and older. I ran across this great website and thought I would make this post, not for me, but In Memoriam of Corporal Ronald Couch, 1st Platoon, B Company, Marine Barracks, NCS Guam. Ronald was accidentally shot on October 30,1958 while on duty at the main gate at NCS, Guam. Ronald was best man in my wedding and his wife was a bride's maid. I have been married for 53 years this next April. Ronald was 19 at the time of the fatal accident. He left behind his wife and baby girl. To those who were closest to him, he was a loyal friend, a God-fearing family loving son, husband, and father. I will never forget him. Semper Fi, my friend. Robert Page, P.O. Box 8, Williamson, GA 30292-0008. Phone: 770-228-6218. Email

APRIL 2, 2010. I was in C Company Marine Barracks from 1966-1968 on Guam. Last duty was Sergeant of the Guard. Left there on Easter Sunday. Sandy McLain, 1045 Lilly Pond DR. Fort Mill, SC 29715. 803-547-6037 Email

Would like to say thank you to all the men who served with me. God Bless All. Gunny Strg. Kuzia The Kuz. Lonnie Kuzia, 114 Orchard Avenue, Butler, PA 16001, Phone: 7249682563. Email

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