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Military Brat Life
I just read the article, "When Santa Wore
Combat Boots" by Trina Tessier.
Trina gives thanks for the efforts of the USMC
for the Toys for Tots. I too have had experiences
with Toys for Tots, both as a Marine Brat and
as an adult.
My Dad, a Marine Staff/Gunny Sgt. stationed at
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, was one
of the Santas back in 1962 and 1963 (at 11 &
12 years old, I had a ball as one of the elves).
Toys for Tots had been started in 1947.
The Marines found that collecting and distributing
toys for the kids on base was such a good idea,
they expanded it to cover civilian kids.
Years later, between 1981 and 1993, I was a
United Way Director (yes, a civilian!). In that
capacity, I was responsible for running the
Toy Bureau of the Oranges and Maplewood (New
Jersey). As the head of the Toy Bureau, I was
able to play "Santa" for twelve years, much as
my Dad did back in '62 and '63.
Then, as in the 60's, the Marines always came
through by distributing some of the Toys for Tots
gifts through us. Marines...Semper Fi!!!
Marines come through..Gung Ho!
Marines & Toys for Tots . . . Semper Fi!
by Thomas Guidry
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