If wishes were real..

I wish....I wish I could say more than I can...this BLOG IS NOT exceeding all of my writing dreams THESE DAYS,  I can tell you that much.  I find myself at a loss lately, so much to say but limited by OPSEC. I DO NOT LIKE TO BE LIMITED ( I do understand, doesn't mean it doesn't suck)! I love you guys, so in that vain, I will do this for you, and you only.
I will be retiring this blog very soon ...I do however have someone in mind to takeover, if she agrees you will be entertained!
Manuel, this blog is for you, it always has been. It has been my way of dealing with deployment (and my way of letting you know we are still together no matter the distance) and to continue to show you and all of the guys in the 2/8th that you are all loved and missed daily.
So for today, my wish would be that my son, Lance Corporal Manuel E. Urrego were home sitting in front of the fire pit with us, laughing and talking. Me taking pictures and making everyone crazy and Manuel telling me to stop TAKING PICTURES PLEASE and how many pictures do you need to take Mom? I would give anything to hear that right now.....Soon, very soon Manuel, I will be driving you crazy with my picture taking.......

RANDOM, FUNNY, CUTE, STUPID....

Marines this is for you....

I speak to many different people in anyone one given week. I never know who I am going to meet or where? It could be at the local grocery store, Walmart, work, post office, drug store or even the doctors office, etc? I am a people person, so striking up a conversation with a complete stranger is not unheard of. I don't go looking for these people, they are just there.  I am getting to my point of the day, and this is for all of you guys in the 2/8th Golf (and all of you Marines out there if your reading this blog) from everyone I meet and speak to"THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE FOR THIS COUNTRY". They find out that I have a son serving in Afghanistan (I most certainly make sure everyone knows this) and these folks have some very heartfelt comments that they so sincerely want me to pass on to you Manuel, as well as all of your brother Marines. People get teared up, they have a hard time speaking, so true is their desire to have this message sent to you all. So for all of those folks out there that I have connected with this last year, your message has been sent. God Bless Marines......

While my Son Serves....by Dave Shiflett

This is a MUST READ for all.   Well written, funny, touching and so true. Long, but well worth the time...thank you Manny. Thank you Mr. Shiflett and Thank your "Sarge" for his service to this country.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304584004576417670477053368.html?mod=wsj_share_facebook

Manuel's address

LCpl. Manuel E. Urrego 
Golf Company 
2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
PSC Box 20103
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0103

Chuck Holton's photo's Afghanistan 2011 Oliver north's visit

Below is a link to photo's from a few weeks ago when Oliver North visited the 2/8th.  Not just pictures of Golf company they are mixed see if you can find your loved one........Let me know if you find who your looking for. :) Enjoy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rangerholton/sets/72157626892878171/with/5887792372/

A new page for you guys in the 2/8th Golf to see......

I have added a page to the right called Marine Mom's. It is dedicated to all of you out there. Stay strong,  keep the faith...  

Thank you to Marine Moms for the pics...

A VERY HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO MY HERO'S IN THE 2/8TH GOLF CO....

HAPPY 4TH GUY'S AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR DAILY SACRIFICES AND HUMBLE SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY....YOU ARE REMEMBERED DAILY, IT IS BECAUSE OF YOU THAT WE ARE ABLE TO CALL THIS COUNTRY FREE AND ABLE TO CELEBRATE THIS HOLIDAY! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.......