Our boy is off to become a man.

Gary spent his last day at the shop before his journey of walking the yellow boot prints of the warriors before him.  He has chosen to walk the path few have followed. Our boy Gary is going to earn his EGA and become a warrior in the United States Marines.    

Its crazy seeing the change from "The owners kid" to a strong willed leader of a man taking place before your very eyes and its a path we all know he is capable of.  When I (C&G Marketing Guy) first entered this family business I knew you and your father had something special and the time I have spent with you never ceases to impress me.  You are strong, full of great ideas, a leader, moral and ethical.   You will make an excellent Marine and I am proud to know you as I have.

You are nervous now, and rightfully so.  This will be a challenging journey, but this journey will lead you to find yourself and what you are capable of.  This path will lead to an unrivaled sense of accomplishment and will enter you in to a special club of men and woman who will always have your back.  Never forget you are not alone.  You have an entire family of special people that are cheering you on from home and want nothing but success for you.   Don't believe me ?

So there ya go kid.  You've got a whole team of people behind you praying and rooting for your success. We all know you are capable of great things and are eager to see it.   So from your fathers goofy marketing guy to a young man about to earn his place at the adults table... just remember there is no quit, don't volunteer for anything, yell loud and don't forget to lock your foot locker. You got this,  Retreat Hell

~G