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My nephew has enlisted in the U.S. Marines, and I'm very, very proud of him. 
About 9 months ago I related that his heart was in it, and he proved that it indeed was. He never excelled in school, and most of my family wished he would have gone another direction... 
My mom stayed at my brother's home in California durning XMAS, and my nephew kept thanking her for supporting his decision. Apparently my mom and myself were some of the few who did...
It was in his heart, is still in his heart, and is something he's been knocking around for a couple of years. I applaud him for being so decisive in his direction, and being able to focus himself for this endeavor, which might be even unpopular for many...
He's recently shown a lot of interest in automotive mechanics, and I know that the Marines will even offer him schooling in the future, and a career if he decides that route to take. Whatever he does decide to do, he's one of the few people who I know who's truly going to be "doing what they love, and loving what they do." I feel that he's already a successful person, and will do well in life.
He's partly occupied with being a high school senior and enjoying himself before he "ships out" in June. He's also working out a lot, and I've helped him plan out an effective program to really increase his muscular strength and cardiovascular conditioning before he enters the harsh realities of boot camp.
I think the 'Gestalt' will do him very well; it will surely assist him in growing up quickly. May he stay out of harm's way...
About 9 months ago I related that his heart was in it, and he proved that it indeed was. He never excelled in school, and most of my family wished he would have gone another direction... My mom stayed at my brother's home in California durning XMAS, and my nephew kept thanking her for supporting his decision. Apparently my mom and myself were some of the few who did...
It was in his heart, is still in his heart, and is something he's been knocking around for a couple of years. I applaud him for being so decisive in his direction, and being able to focus himself for this endeavor, which might be even unpopular for many...He's recently shown a lot of interest in automotive mechanics, and I know that the Marines will even offer him schooling in the future, and a career if he decides that route to take. Whatever he does decide to do, he's one of the few people who I know who's truly going to be "doing what they love, and loving what they do." I feel that he's already a successful person, and will do well in life.
He's partly occupied with being a high school senior and enjoying himself before he "ships out" in June. He's also working out a lot, and I've helped him plan out an effective program to really increase his muscular strength and cardiovascular conditioning before he enters the harsh realities of boot camp.
I think the 'Gestalt' will do him very well; it will surely assist him in growing up quickly. May he stay out of harm's way...
My son's only 6 years old... 
The ones Dan and I received are definitely first and high grade knives!!!! 