"The Brotherhood of Veterans"

A few days ago a dear friend of mine who just happens to be a U. S. Marine Corps Veteran visited me for a day. Although we lived in the same city after our active duty he has relocated several times, but we still keep in touch. I consider him a very close friend.

Even though he was in the U. S. Marines and I served in the U. S. Navy, we have many common bonds. Our Sons played Little League Baseball, Recreational Youth Soccer and were involved in Boy Scouts. At various times we both were involved in the leadership of these activities. We learned about Soccer when no one was available to Coach our two Sons. We went to the Library and read up on the Game. This was before Soccer was played on a wide scale, so there was not much available. But we had fun and I am confident that our Boys also had fun.

Some of you are probably wondering how a Sailor and a Jarhead could be Friends. To be sure, there is a fair amount of banter when we get together, but we do have a lot in common and we have bonded because of our life experiences.

When he arrived in town we had a food fellowship and then we traveled around town and viewed the changes that have happened since he and his family lived here. We spent a great afternoon together and shared many, many stories about years ago.

Now only was this a U. S. Marine Veteran Bond and a U. S. Navy Veteran Bond, but when they lived in our city we always shared New Year's Eve at one of our homes. After Midnight we all made omulets. Who ever hosted the event would have all the fixings arranged on the Kitchen Counter and each participant made their own omulet just the way they wanted it.

Thanks for the Memories and I appreciated the opportunity to once again participate in:

"The Brotherhood of Veterans"