Tell it to the Marines!

**BEEDEE** · 26th June 09, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Colonel MacNeal

Would a moderator close this thread before this gets too heated?

ColMacneal - I've been watching this post with pleasure. It's one that could have gone off the rails but has not. I attribute that to the levelheadedness of the Marines that post here. I live close by Camp Lejeune and MCAS Cherry Point and have nothing but pride for the way our local Marines conduct themselves. To honor them, the kilt I am currently jonesing for is genuine Dessert Marpat.

So, with respect sir, this is one post that I don't think the moderators need to close just yet.

Brian

**ccga3359** · 26th June 09, 10:12 AM

Found the post, FYI ColMac as the question has been asked before and will be asked again. Please note post #17, that of Bob Hall designer of the tartan. There is no doubt that you will wear it with pride and honour.

**Colonel MacNeal** · 26th June 09, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

ColMacneal - I've been watching this post with pleasure. It's one that could have gone off the rails but has not. I attribute that to the levelheadedness of the Marines that post here. I live close by Camp Lejeune and MCAS Cherry Point and have nothing but pride for the way our local Marines conduct themselves. To honor them, the kilt I am currently jonesing for is genuine Dessert Marpat.

So, with respect sir, this is one post that I don't think the moderators need to close just yet.

Brian

Thanks BD,
I was just trying to be a responsible X-Marker (no kidding) and try to prevent this thread from being deleted.
Cheers ColMac

**MacAngus** · 26th June 09, 09:37 AM

It's just how he put the HMMM above his post Col.

**Dan R Porter** · 26th June 09, 10:30 AM

That was way off base (pun intended)there friend. I was just using a story here for comparison. Lordy!

Oh and just so this post is also not misinterpreted, It is my humourous way of saying appy polly loggy. My post was intended to show support for you and the OP...

Oh and one more thing, I am very humbled by your service and sacrafice. Thank you. Carry on

**JolyStNicholas** · 26th June 09, 12:23 PM

Being one of the older Marines on this board, my opinion, for what it is worth goes along this path. Wear the kilt, and wear it proudly. No EGA, those come at a very high price.

Semper Fi, Marines everywhere!

**Swampthing** · 26th June 09, 12:51 PM

1. To put it bluntly, anyone can wear any tartan. (Even the Balmoral tartan.)
2. The Leatherneck tartan isn't official, so..well..it's not official.
3. Well, 2 is just not enough. It looks better with more.
4. See?

**MacAngus** · 26th June 09, 02:54 PM

I thought it was official I stand corrected.
There was a story in leatherneck magazine a couple of years a go with a Capt. Stodgill on the cover in full dress Plaid, Tunic, Kilt,Sporran In leatherneck tartan.
I was in contact with this guy for about 2 years and we and many other marines were trying to make it official and have an official Marine Corps pipe band using leatherneck as the tartan. To see what the full uniform consits of go to www.cuillinn.com some really good stuff there.

**puckhead9** · 26th June 09, 02:55 PM

I see no problem with someone honoring my Corps. I do have a problem with someone that is trying to pass themselves off as a prior Marine that was not one. If you wear the tartan, I say wear it with pride and give a shout out to other Marines that you pass.
Semper Fi to all Marines!! Parris Island 1974.

**dfmacliam** · 26th June 09, 08:29 PM

I feel the same way... to claim that title that was unearned.. is a sin... Those of us who served in the Marines are a special breed... different from any other service. We cherish OUR Marine Corps.. We, on this site, represent different eras..but reguardless when we served.. we are all Brothers and Sisters. We claim the Leatherneck as our tartan, it helps us show our pride in Our Marine Corps, but we understand, we share this tartan with others.. others who share the mutual respect for the Corps.. people who wish to honor the Corps, to honor a Marine, or Marines. They may been brothers, fathers, uncles, close family friends, or best friends.. ( or females as applicable).
I appreciate the fact, someone has enough respect for the Corps, to ask our opinion.. so to often, we hear.. I can do what I want.. wear what I want.. ect. I have no problem sharing a mutual respect..
But, I will not share the title I earned..that we all have earned.. the title of Marine.. we are a unique bunch.. we will always hold that title..for life..