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230th Marine Corps Birthday

Cathy & John with General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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The Marines Prayer
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy
presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose in deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
 If I am inclined to doubt; steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen.

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Welcome to our Birthday Party

The Men

The Ladies

Cathy & John

Bruce & Gigi

Jim & Donna

Harold & Cheryl

Garry & Jane

Eileen & David

Bruce & John

Hey Bruce, we done good!

The Ladies II

Take 3

Ok, let's get it together guys

Garry, STOP THAT!

Hand it to me, I'll take the picture

You guys are going to fast

Leaning already?

How big was it David?

It was this big!

You want to fight about it?

Ballroom

The President's Own Marine Corps Band

Ceremony

John & Cathy

Rock the Dance Floor

Marine's everywhere!

Garry & Jane

Who said disco was dead?

Bruce & Gigi

Photographer

He makes me goofy

Look honey, Johnny can barely talk

Siamese twins?

Bruce & Gigi with Eileen

Harold & Cheryl

Jim & Donna

Garry & Jane

Uh-Oh, I have to use the bathroom

Wait for me, looks like I better go too

March on the Colors!

The Chairman

General Pace

Speaking

Here comes the cake!

The crowd roared

Birthday Cake

Donna & Harold

Eileen & David with Cake

Retro photo

Talking to the Chairman

You make every Marine proud

Photo Op

Harold meets everyone

Harold & General Pace

1st Marine Corps CJCS

Commandant pictured while saying "Forgetta-'bout-it"

Meaning, yes. We'll take a photo with you.

with General Hagee (Commandant of USMC) & General Magnus (Assistant Commandant of USMC)

Cheryl & Donna with the Generals

Garry - Semper Fi!

OK, one more glass of wine

David

David, Eileen & John

Welcome kiss?

Is that John on the floor?

He just needs a little nap

The glass is right in front of you Harold

Back again. John & Jim

Nice ornament

Good chow

Centerpiece

Dessert

AARRAAHH!!!!

Who needs a glass when you can use a pitcher?

There he goes...

Yeah!

Don't forget our table number

The President's Own

And the band played on

He did it!

Singin along

Cutting a rug

Vocalist

Love Birds

The band

Marines play music too?

The band played on

Dancing up a storm

Train

More train

Choo - Choo

Train - middle cars

Leader of the train

Is he headed towards the stage?

Main attraction - John takes the stage

Come here baby

Bruce & David

Retro shot

Dancing the night away

Let's get closer

Close up

John yelling at a strange man

I shaved, see?

He did. He did shave.

Tell me another one

Dancing up a storm

Cool Marine

Let's see, I'll have a shot of rum punch.

And I'll have the fried Semper Fidelis

Look at that!

B.O.H.I.C.A.

Bend Over. Here It Comes Again!