Sentinel

[gb6491]

At the edge of the desert, near where I live, an old M4 Sherman tank stands watch over the Veterans section of a small cemetery. The place has a very peaceful feel to it and I like to believe that those who rest there are the reason for that. I think it quite fitting that their old chariot is there with them.
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Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Excellent! And I agree completely.

My son attended his first Marine Corp Ball just last night in Palm Springs. He looked pretty dapper in his dress uniform.

[Embalmer]

Love the M4A1 sherman . Nice setting for it, and seems relatively well cared for too.


I Get to play with a M4E4 locally (along with other armor).


http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/maninblue1861/11008468_10206772399579188_3200020325762317984_n_z psnq9wgu57.jpg (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/maninblue1861/media/11008468_10206772399579188_3200020325762317984_n_z psnq9wgu57.jpg.html)

my ****** trying to save the 2 Lt's from being greased with my B.A.R. next to liberty

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/maninblue1861/collings%202015/alert_zpsd6iq9viw.jpg (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/maninblue1861/media/collings%202015/alert_zpsd6iq9viw.jpg.html)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/maninblue1861/collings%202015/DSC_1336_zpsykev6kps.jpg (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/maninblue1861/media/collings%202015/DSC_1336_zpsykev6kps.jpg.html)

[wyntrout]

Thanks to you both for the pictures... just saw Fury last week on-demand. :)

[wyntrout]

From Bastogne... I visited that area a few times in the mid 80's.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcToQ-x44aDKgrHJWEtpVroNnaxr_Egomr0OdAnkwVJemoc5pEe3Mg

More pictures at their site:

https://www.google.com/search?q=bastogne+memorial&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CDoQ7AlqFQoTCOqX_c3v_MgCFQVYPgodAXgKtg&biw=1265&bih=790

[muggsy]

Love those pictures. Weapons of "The Greatest Generation".

[sharpetop]

Very nice!

[gb6491]

Excellent! And I agree completely.

My son attended his first Marine Corp Ball just last night in Palm Springs. He looked pretty dapper in his dress uniform.
Bawanna, If you get a chance to, please pass on a "Happy Birthday and Semper Fi!" to your young Marine for me.

Embalmer, Great photos and thanks for sharing them. I'm guessing there can't be many Locust around in that nice of a condition.

Wynn, I really like that photo from Bastogne...looks like they take really good care of that Sherman.

Regards,
Greg

[Embalmer]

Bawanna, If you get a chance to, please pass on a "Happy Birthday and Semper Fi!" to your young Marine for me.

Embalmer, Great photos and thanks for sharing them. I'm guessing there can't be many Locust around in that nice of a condition.

Wynn, I really like that photo from Bastogne...looks like they take really good care of that Sherman.

Regards,
Greg

Only a few that im aware of, as were less than 600 made. Playing around at the collingsfoundation, get to play with alot of their toys.

vid of the things in action. Loved the fact they got their m7 priest running.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3wHfxOjTpc

[Bawanna]

I shall do so first chance Greg.

Couple photo's. My son on the right.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/1st%20Marine%20Corp%20Ball%202_zpsufqyqatg.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/1st%20Marine%20Corp%20Ball%202_zpsufqyqatg.jpg.htm l)

Son second from right, smiling. Must be having a good time.
He's back at 29 Palms after 6 weeks in Gregs neighborhood learning about getting in and out of helicopters. He's one of 4 guys carrying a HK Squad rifle. Can't remember the details. I asked why him and he said the rest of the pussies thought it was too heavy. Sounds like a Marine to me.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/1st%20Marine%20Corp%20Ball_zpsibodknvn.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/1st%20Marine%20Corp%20Ball_zpsibodknvn.jpg.html)

[lwcalvary]

Beautiful

[gb6491]

Great photos Bawanna! He's looking good and certainly sounds the part:) I think he does you proud. For sure, I'm proud of our young Marines!
It's a pleasure to see them celebrating the 240th birthday of our Corps!
Regards,
Greg

[wyntrout]

Ditto what Greg said!

Semper Fi! Marines!

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