A Question for all Marines.

[Warlock]

I am the only Sims male who never served in the Military. I am ashamed to admit it. But it certainly was not for want of trying. Master Gunnery Seargent "Top" Odom personally drove me to the U.S.M.C. Induction centre. Because I had severe bleeding ulcers at age 12, I was exempt from Military Duty. I have tried them ALL. I even tried Last year when the U.S. Army said they were taking 4o year olds. Gout stopped that.
My Father: PFC. T. M. Sims, 3rd Army, Served with Gen. G.S. Patton WWII, Bronze Star, Purple Heart. Brother: Admiral T.M. Sims Jr. U.S. Navy, Ret. Uncles were Army-Air Corps, and Marines. A long and proud heritage that I am unable to share in. I would never do anything to dishonour any Uniform.
I would have done anything to have been able to serve my country. That's why I support the Troops FULLY! Especially my beloved Corps! Semper Fi!

[davedove]

I would have done anything to have been able to serve my country. That's why I support the Troops FULLY! Especially my beloved Corps! Semper Fi!

Just another note to add. You don't have to wear a uniform to serve your country, or even to serve the military. I did serve on active duty for three years, and the reserves for another two (during Desert Storm). However, I have also served as an Army civilian for eighteen years now. The military can't do their job without the dedicated civilians in the rear. If you really want to do something, you could always check out that route.

[Joe Gondek]

My Father landed on Omaha Beach with the 29th Div(wounded)
My oldest Brother flew bombers over Korea
another Brother served in the Cold War Army
I served with the 1st Cav. in Vietnam (wounded twice)

I know that an U.S.Army Tartan kilt is somewhere in my future

My two sons have chosen not to serve in the military,which is fine by Me.
Even if they haven't served I would still feel very honored if they chose to wear an U.S. Army kilt in reconition of the family service to our country

I think that anyone that did serve would also feel that way if you wanted to wear a military tartan to honor them.