I Felt Like "Cinderella" at the Marine Corp Ball...

[TwinMom7]

My husband and I attended the ball on Saturday night, and it was a wonderful event!!!! Everyone was dressed formally and all of the Marines were in their dress blues. The ballroom looked out over the water, and there were fireworks before dinner.

Our son looked so handsome (of course ) with a chest full of new medals from his tour of duty in Iraq.

Just wish that all of you who wrote to him and sent him care packages could have shared the evening with us!!!

Marine Corp Ball

 

[snoopy]

How proud you must have been, twinmom! I'm so glad that your son is o.k. and came back a hero, and that you and your husband were able to go and have a nice time at the ball!

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm so glad the unit got to celebrate together in such a special way. It must have been a magical night.

 

[Mishetta]

What a wonderful evening that must have been. I'm sure it was probably a little teary eyed though too thinking of all those other young men still out there serving! Wish they could have all been at the ball! What an honor for your son to be presented with all those medals!

While I think of it...please thank him again for me for risking his life to protect freedom.

Rose

 

[TwinMom7]

One of the most touching things was a small round table, set off to the side. It was draped in black and had a chair tilted up against the table. There was one single candle burning on the table. As the evening started, it was announced that this table signified all of the Marines that have not made it home and then they played TAPS. I'm sure there were many misty eyes (besides mine).

 

[aunt lissa]

My dad was in the marines and my mother and him went to there ball. My mom used to talk about it so much! I haven't heard anyone mention the Marine Corps Ball in a while and it has brought back a flood of memories! So I want to thank-you for sharing! I would also like to thank your son for being so brave for our country!! He's a much appreciated man!

 

[kimber79]

Originally posted by TwinMom7
One of the most touching things was a small round table, set off to the side. It was draped in black and had a chair tilted up against the table. There was one single candle burning on the table. As the evening started, it was announced that this table signified all of the Marines that have not made it home and then they played TAPS. I'm sure there were many misty eyes (besides mine).

Mine are misty just reading about it...........I'm sure it was really something to see this beautiful tribute. Sounds like it was a fabulous evening for a group of fabulous people!! Thanks for sharing with us Patty ~ and thanks to Bobby for being so brave to serve our country! We are all very proud of all our service men and women!!

 

[MickeysMommy]

Oh, Patty ~ How wonderful! You will have to post pictures....you did take some didn't you? Glad you had such a nice evening!

 

[TwinMom7]

I'm a scrapbooker, so you KNOW I took pictures!!!

We're going out of town for Thanksgiving, but I'll try and post photos next week.

 

[Boo'sMom]

nothing like those dress blues to make your heart go pitter pat....



sssssiiiiiiiiigh

 

[MickeysMommy]

I figured you took some Can't wait to see them - have a nice holiday out of town!

 

[ead79]

What a wonderful event, Patty! I can't wait to see the pictures!

 

[Serena]

Thank you for sharing that with us. I can only imagine how special that night was.

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

There's nothing like being in a room full of dress blues!

Patty, can't wait to see those pictures.

 

[WDWLVR]

Patty, Thank you so much for sharing this event with us. It sounds like it truly was a magical night. I know it must be a great feeling to have you son home for the holidays.

So nice too that they remembered those who couldn't be there.

Let's keep all the service men (past and present) in our prayers this holiday season.

 

[Pembo]

How awesome that you got to attend! Can't wait to see those pictures.

 

[firefighter326]

It sounds like happyness. YES the MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL it is open to all!!!! You will never find A better night out.
To give a Marine more honor and respect remember Nov. 10
and WISH every MARINE past and current HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A Co 1/6 1977 - 1982 SEMPER FI

please tell your son " with respect and honor THANK YOU

 

[Dan Murphy]

That must have been a real sight, Patty. Thanks for sharing these special moments. A time of thanks for sure, and also a time of remembrance.

Dan

 

[Pam]

Just wish that all of you who wrote to him and sent him care packages could have shared the evening with us!!!

I'm just sooo happy that he and the rest of his unit are home safely.

One of DD's best friend's brother (and also a friend of hers) is now over in Iraq. He's in the Army and is in a real hot spot..... He's only 19. He joined the Army on the delayed program while still a senior in HS after 9-11.