Saturday, February 26, 2011

Marine Son Honored "Best Marksman"


He is being honored and recognized by the Brigadier General of Parris Island as the best marksman  of his Company (500 Marines) during boot camp graduation.

He scored 332 points out of a possible 350.  He hit the target with his rifle at a distance of 200, 300, 500 Yards.

He shot his rifle while standing, kneeling, sitting and laying on the ground with both slow and rapid fire.

He also received the Leatherneck award.  I know this is technical but I need to remember this.

I guess the money that we had spent on bullets did pay off.  Remember some little stuff becomes big.

The Marine story of my son will continue, since we do not know much yet??

13 comments:

Warren Baldwin said...

Quite an accomplishment! I need to take him deer hunting with me when he gets out! (I missed a nice one this year :).

We are praying for the safety of our military. God bless.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Congrats to your son, Kim.. I know you are very proud of him. Where has he been assigned to????
Hugs,
Betsy

Dawning Inspiration said...

Wow - Fabulous for him!
Praying for our military as well...

Wanda said...

Well congrats to him on job well done. Have a great weekend.

BARBIE said...

How wonderful! You must be so proud.

A.Marie said...

Wow! That is quite an accomplishment!! Good for Him! :)

Karen said...

Oh good for him Kim! Congrats to him.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh WOW!!! It takes such fortitude and dedication just to even be a Marine, then to win awards on top of it!! Now when you find out, I want to know what the Leatherneck award means. Can't wait to read and see more.

Tracy said...

Oh Kim, what an honor...I know you are so proud and a great man to represent our country!
Congrats to both him and you!

DUTA said...

I can well imagine how proud you feel about this. May your son be as successful in everything he does in life!

Glenda said...

Oh, I'm so proud of your son!! Both my husband and our younger son were in the Marines. Our son is in his 15th year in the military. God bless your son - and all the men and women serving our country!

Sandra said...

Congrats! What pride you must be feeling! And yes, to know that all those hours of him running around the house, going 'bang bang bang!' paid off!

MadSnapper said...

just saw this below today's post, this is wonderful and i know you were so proud of him. a great honor.

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