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01-15-2017, 11:04 AM
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PFC Daniel Velez.
For those of that are not connected to me on Facebook or don't have an account I would like to introduce to you my nephew, PFC Velez, Daniel, United States Marine Corps.
   So, I would like to share a small personal story with you. As some of you may know I never finished boot camp and I usually never get into the details, including with my wife. And we met the year I was discharged 32 years ago. While I've gotten over it to an extent the trip to Parris Island was nostalgic and bittersweet. So on the way back, as we're all in the van, I was driving, and my nephew and I are exchanging comparison stories about boot camp, D.I.'s and such. My then wife asked how far did I get. I responded, 10 weeks. Spent a week in medical going through a battery of tests, one week out processing, and I arrived home exactly one week before my platoon graduated. My wife was like, "Wow!" So at that point, my nephew, who was sitting behind me sat up, spoke on my ear, although loud enough for everyone to hear, and said "I finished it for you, Uncle!" Needless to say the road got very blurry of a sudden. I really dawned on me how much of an influence I've been to him and, dare I say, how much he's looked up to me. Love that kid and I'm so proud of him.
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 Professionals talk about tactics and concepts while amateurs talk about gear and equipment. Last edited by BlackKnight; 01-15-2017 at 11:07 AM. 
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01-15-2017, 11:09 AM
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Congrats to PFC Velez !!
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Rich COTEP #762 A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
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01-15-2017, 11:18 AM
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First of all please tell your nephew CONGRATULATIONS graduating from on of the toughest programs. Proud moment for everyone I bet.
And yes, my monitor did get blurry when I read what he whispered to you, that shows how mature and caring your nephew is. Thank you for sharing and wishing your nephew the best.
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Pedro U / Member# 0770 
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01-15-2017, 02:29 PM
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Sempre Fi!
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01-15-2017, 03:10 PM
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Absof***inglutely awesome
Semper Fi to the young Brother Marine
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NRA Life Member Wilson Combat CQB Kimber Tactical Pro II S&W J-Frame .38 ect " I don't own the clothes I'm wearin', and the road goes on forever "  There's a gator in the bushes, and it's calling my name... COTEP #523
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