This one is strange. It’s strange to think about and it’s strange to write. It’s strange because it’s an end of something special, and it’s a thank you, and it’s a damn… what am I gonna do now? It’s about me and my grandfather, Jimmy Butts, and it’s about a tradition which was buried with him.
Great story about the tradition , interestingly I can only tie a Windsor knot as that’s what I was taught , all other knots were unworthy who knew !! I guess it’s a military thing as my old man taught me to tie my tie , the length was very important , I’ll never forget it had to touch your belly button “ in honour of your mother who gave birth to you .”
Oct 28 1664 is the Royal Marines birthday so if your ever in the uk drink a pint of Kronenburg which was first brewed in that year !
I'm currently a film archivist for a joint project with the USMC and the recruitment films from the 80s and 70s are 👌 chef's kiss every time. "We're looking for men, a few good men" is my favorite slogan so far.
My favorite, which was from a recruiting poster is "We don't promise you a rose garden." I visit the Drill Instructor's grave who was on the poster when I'm traveling through South Carolina.
Hey Aaron
Great story about the tradition , interestingly I can only tie a Windsor knot as that’s what I was taught , all other knots were unworthy who knew !! I guess it’s a military thing as my old man taught me to tie my tie , the length was very important , I’ll never forget it had to touch your belly button “ in honour of your mother who gave birth to you .”
Oct 28 1664 is the Royal Marines birthday so if your ever in the uk drink a pint of Kronenburg which was first brewed in that year !
Fair winds and following seas
Thank you for sharing and for your service!
Thank you, and you're most welcome. Semper Fidelis.
There’s a reason why we don’t miss mission! I’d love t know more about your project.
What a wonderful and moving post. Happy birthday!
I'm currently a film archivist for a joint project with the USMC and the recruitment films from the 80s and 70s are 👌 chef's kiss every time. "We're looking for men, a few good men" is my favorite slogan so far.
My favorite, which was from a recruiting poster is "We don't promise you a rose garden." I visit the Drill Instructor's grave who was on the poster when I'm traveling through South Carolina.
I know the one! There’s a copy of Directions ‘71 in our collection. I’ll email you the link to the project, if you’d like!
please do. That'd be great.
Happy Birthday!
Thanks, Gail, you Marine Mom you! Semper Fidelis!