Although we have not heard, I am posting early today to say that by this time Scott has returned from the Crucible and has received his Eagle Globe and Anchor and is now a US Marine!  We will not see him till next Thursday in California for his graduation, but the big part is done.  Now he and his platoon  are members of the most elite fighting force in the world…..the US Marines!

I cannot even begin to express how very proud Amanda and I are him.  He has worked unbelievably hard and has earned every bit of it…..including the right to be called Marine.  He was able to do what I did not, as I got mad and walked out of the USMC recruiters office at 17 (I posted about that before), and my only regret at this point right now is that I will not have the right to salute him……I wish I did.

Scott will be home on the 22nd with us for a little over a week.  He will see his family, his friends, his new flags, and his dog.  It should be a great time.  We know he has changed quite a bit, and we know he will soon leave for parts yet unknown to us, but we are honored that he has chosen this life and are deeply blessed by his sacrifice.

So today is a pretty awesome day!  Way to go Scott!  We love you and we will see you soon.  AND YES, I know he will not see this, nor can he call, or anything else!  I am just one proud dad, and it was good to say it to the world!!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL, GOD BLESS THE USMC, and GOD BLESS THE USA!!

Tommy+
The Reverend Dr. Tom Tirman, FATHER OF A US MARINE!