A Sad Day Kilted

[Riverkilt]

A sad day for me today. One of my clients was found dead. Alcohol poisoning last week. Just found today. Not a pretty sight or smell. Lots of paperwork and interaction with investigating police and detectives on scene at his apartment.

Was kilted at work when I found out, Tan UK original, LL Bean USMC tartan sport shirt, oatmeal kilt hose. Just went. On scene for two hours (We're a long way from the nearest mortuary). Officers never commented on the kilt, just did business professionally and respectfully.

Only comment was from an elderly lady referring to the high winds here today, "I hope you have something on under that." Just smiled politely and said, "Aye lassie."

Guess the only good part is I can pretty well stop worrying about being called out somewhere from work while kilted. So far have been called out to the local jail - no problem with the deputy sheriffs, the local court - no problem with the judge. Now a death scene with swarms of police - no problem with any of them.

Still sad though. Guy was a lot like me, had been a Marine, was a periodic binge drinker just like me, who had withdrawal seizures just like me. Kinda close to home. I didn't get sober until 45, he died of booze at 41. Go figure.

Was kinda nice I chose my USMC tartan shirt to wear today...turned out to be a small tribute.

Ask not for whom the bell tolls....and enjoy your kilts while you may.

Ron

[GMan]

Ron,

That is truly sad. It is ironic that you chose to wear your USMC tartan, somehow a fitting honor.

Glen

[mudd]

Ron,

I had to reply to your post. You really touched me, man.

I haven't posted much, but I have been reading Xmarks for a while.

I too am a former Marine. I am also very familiar with your part of the country. It’s one of my favorite places.

I was also just eyeballing that same shirt you were wearing.

Hang in there man.

Semper Fi.

[Richland]

Semper Fi. Brothers Semper Fi....

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Peace and good thoughts Ron.

[cavscout]

Sorry to hear about this Ron.

Another Marine reporting for duty.
"...ever look on heaven's scene, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marine's."

It always kills me to see Vet's who are having hard times dealing with issues, after sacrificing so much for their country. Whether they served in combat or in the rear, they forfieted their right's and freedom's for a period of time to ensure that our way of life would never fade away. From the lowliest Private to the top Generals they gave a part of themselves for all of us.

Semper Fi, Brother's