We are very proud to announce the promotion of ...
PFC T. Garrison Sanford
to
Lance Corporal
Here are some pictures from his promotion ceremony on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
PFC Sanford is standing to the rear of his platoon.
1st Lt. Dombrey walking up to conduct the ceremony.
Corporal Addison (with red folder) calls Garr to the front.
Here comes Garrison! Classic Marine walk!
The white building behind the platoon is the Landing Support Shop (Garr's work place).
Cpl. Addison reads the certificate of promotion.
Garrison picked two buddies to pin his Lance Corporal Chevrons onto the collar of his jacket.
Saluting the 1st Lt.
Here Lcpl. Hernandez and Cpl. Espinoza perform the honors.
Notice the 'red patches' on the LS Marines' legs. This signifies they get to 'hold the beach' and unload ships, trains, helicopters, or airplanes while everyone else without the patch 'moves up'. They are the entry point: responsible for everything that is needed for the battlefield."Congrats Marine!"
We are proud of you Lance Corporal Sanford!
Garrison, may God bless you in this new chapter of your life!
Garrison you are a born leader, as noted by being in charge of a fire team and how your siblens look up to you, not because of your height but your character and demeanor.
ReplyDeleteThe other Marines know in whom you put your trust and they admire you for that even if they will not say so. They wish they had your confidence and comfort level.
I am very proud to your Papa and everyone I come in contact with knows that.
Keep up the good work.