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Proud to be an American?
Then show it!
This page is a little different for us here at James'
LEO Pages. I am a veteran and recently I found a few sites that really opened up some
"put away" feelings I have about things. Here on this page I would like to share
those feelings with you all. I hope you enjoy it and find the "Patriot" in
yourselves.
These ribbons are the ones that I was awarded for my tour in
the United States Marines. While serving my country I was involved in the Gulf
War and Somalia. I served onboard the U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60) as part of the
Marine Detachment whose job was to ensure the ships safety against terrorist
threats, and the safety of the weapons aboard ship. I was also with
"A" Company 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. My tour was from June 1989
until June 1993. My rank was Corporal when I left active duty.
Some Marine Corps knowledge you may find interesting:
    
This plaque was found on one of the sites I told you about, and if you
will read this with an open and loving heart you will get the true
meaning of the author.
I was in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I was also in
"Operation Restore Hope" or Somalia. These medals mean the world to me and I
could never expound on the feeling I get from serving my country with pride and
distinction. Yet for some reason we have failed our true heroes. Those that were never
brought home. Our POW's and MIA's, I am sure those that are still alive have never
forgotten us. So should we forget them?
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Veteran ribbon design above was designed at Ron's Patriotic Web Graphics also.
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colors are those of the United States of America. The gold star represents the loyalty and
dedication that all of our honorable Veterans possess and the singleness of purpose shared
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