Leading Marines.com: Recent Comments

Comment on Lt. Gen. George R. Christmas, A Marine We Should Know

2012-11-19T06:25:54Z

remember having lunch with glen ford and , i think, capt christmas. was last lunch before flying south. oh, and 1000 other marines.

Comment on General Al Gray, A Marine we should know

2012-08-08T23:46:39Z

I met him once at Camp Hansen in 1988. He loved to slug people in the arm; damn, he left a bruise on my left arm! One of the few bruises that I was proud to receive!

Comment on Joe Paterno Leadership - Positive Legacy or Lasting Burden?

2012-07-25T14:54:32Z

It is clear in the Freeh report that his superiors absolutely deferred to his judgment in this case. While he may have technically been "junior" it is a cop out by everyone to believe that a man who built Penn State and instilled the values of honor and integrity didn't know the right thing to do about the situation.
He may have built Penn State, but he also is responsible for its down fall. It is the height of hypocrisy that Mr. Integrity, Joe Paterno, couldn't do the "right thing".

Comment on Joe Paterno Leadership - Positive Legacy or Lasting Burden?

2012-07-23T01:31:21Z

I don't want to misinterpret your message, but Joe Paterno was not bigger than the institution, nor did he think he was; on the contrary. The institution was bigger than he was. In fact, as a result of him, in many respects. Yes, his money dontated over the years, but also the instilling of a community attitude; a winning attitude. The 'We are Penn State' pride that all present, alum and future students love, admire and dedicate to. Joe Paterno literally planted that seed to blossom to what it is today; through money and winning football.

With that said, he made a mistake in judgement, and his legacy is paying the price. I don't think it should, but it is. 60 years of history of who Joe PA was, and what he accomplished on and off the gridiron, has been virtually erased with one set of circumstances at the hands of someone else; Jerry Sandusky. It is truly ashame.

Penn State would have been nothing like what it is today without this man. It appears that the Penn States governing bodies are burying Joe Paterno's heritage along with the man himself.

Comment on Humor and Marine Leadership

2012-04-19T01:09:03Z

This is an awesome website. I like the concept.

Comment on USMC Slang

2012-04-14T01:24:40Z

Hump-waiver: Marine trained @ Paris Island due to the abscence of hills and mountains.

Comment on General Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps

2012-03-01T21:02:40Z

Thank you for sharing such an amazing biography about General Barrow. It is so great to learn more about the great men and women who serve our country. Thanks for the great post!

Comment on Former Joint Chiefs Chairman recalls lessons from battlefield

2012-02-04T16:41:58Z

General Pace, awesome all the time! A great leader and practicioner of Lejeuene's leadership model.

Comment on Long live the United States. And success to the Marine Corps

2011-12-22T02:39:13Z

I had the distinct honor to be the Commanding Officer of the Naval Medical Clinic, Quantico, VA, from October 1996 to October 2000. I witnessed so many young Marines pass through OCS and TBS during my 4 years. I felt so confident in the sovereignty of the US as I watched these young Marines graduate and cross the highway to TBS. I spent several tours with the Marines, including a tour as a Corpsman in Vietnam. I am so proud to have served with the United States Marine Corps.
CAPT David Gervais, MSC, USN (RET)

Comment on Extracts from a 1942 USMC First Sergeants Handbook

2011-09-06T04:22:16Z

The handbook referred to in this post was written by Marine Gunner Walter Hooper. I cannot find much about him on the internet. My dad was selected to go through the first class of the First Sergeant School at Quantico. After graduation the school was moved to the Philadelphia Navy Yard where Dad served as an instructor at the school before going to the Pacific in WWII.