HAPPY 226TH BIRTHDAY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS


I had the pleasure to escort both my mother and my beautiful wife to the 2001 United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Mariott Hotel in Monterey, California. It was a wonderful event and we had a great time.

Carrie and I in our annual official pose.

My mother and I sharing a special moment.


This is a picture of my mother, me, and my wife, Carrie

I am explaining to my mother what the true meaning of "The Sands of Iwo Jima" means. I am holding a small bottle of the actual sand.