Sgt Curtis Ross...

1. Being a Marine is one of the greatest accomplishments that any one

person can achieve. Someone once told me that being a Marine means that I

get to do what everyone sees in movies on a daily basis. While I do not

think that being a Marine is that intriguing all of the time, I do take

pride in the fact that at any moment I can be called to save someone's life

or make the world a safer place.

 

2. I have often thought about the standard "Miss America" question and the

answer is just not that simple. World peace would be nice to make this

planet a better place to live but that is not the solution. The world needs

strong men and women who will stand up for what they believe in and what is

right. Those kind of strong leaders also need to act on their beliefs and

fight one moral and righteous battle at a time. We, as a society as a

whole, need to start doing the right things because they are the right

things to do, and then I think this world can be a better, safer and more

peaceful place to exist.

 

3. My dad has been the most influential person in my life. He taught me so

many things and always guided me with firmness and fairness. I, in turn,

try everyday to lead my Marines the same way. If I could only accomplish

half of what my dad has achieved, I will consider my life successful.

 

4. My best friend is my wife. We have known each other and been together

for almost eight years. She knows all my faults and weaknesses and she

still loves me as well as encourages me to become a better person, husband

and father everyday.

 

5. My ideal vacation would be me with my family by ourselves on a huge boat

doing nothing but fishing and sailing to exotic ports for a month.

 

6. My favorite car would have to be a 69' Camaro SS. I had the opportunity

to acquire one years ago but didn't. Sometimes I still regret that. That

car symbolizes so much for me. Power, speed with sleek lines and elegance.

 

I would just like to add a few personal comments to my friends an family. I

want to thank all of you for your support over the years as my military

career comes to an end. I know that sometimes it has been very difficult.

Thank you all and I love you.

 

<> Curtis

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