After 29 years I had the opportunity to go back to MCRD San Diego to witness a recruit graduation. One of our members (retired gunny) of the Marine Riders of Las Vegas has a son who was graduating in December of 2008. I contacted the President of our club and we set up a ride down to Diego. We had about 27 members attend the graduation. We were escorted on to MCRD and seated in the reviewing section with the Commanding General of MCRD. What an awesome feeling it was to see those young Marines and remembering back 29 years ago when I was in their shoes. This was the third trip our riding club has made to MCRD, and I was honored to have had the opportunity to attend. If any of you Marines out there get the opportunity to attend a graduation, take it! As the old saying goes Once a Marine Always a Marine. I would also like to extend an invite to any of you Marines out there passing through the Las Vegas area to stop by and see us at the Leatherneck Club, you won't be disappointed. For any riders out there look us up at marineriders.us
Semper Fi,
Scot A. Motl
Ssgt Jan 80- Dec 92
