Paul Gravelle Sr.

Richland, WA

My wife and I wanted to share perhaps the proudest moment of our lives. Today our son was commissioned into the Marine Corps. We have an awesome Veterans Memorial here in our town and we were given permission to use the site for our son's commissioning. We have representation from the Navy and Marines on hand. My brother (retired Marine 20 years) was first salute. Friends and family also help to make this a lasting memory. We are proud of all our military, but especially my brother now retired, his two sons, one active in the Marines, one active in the Army, my other brother who has a son active in the Marines, and now our son. God bless the U.S.A., and all of you who give so much to protect her. May God protect our son, and all of you who have served, continue to serve, and will serve in the future.