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My one legged Marine buddy was promoted today!

Spanky

Regular readers of my blog may well remember the US Marine I wrote about in The truth from the front lines in Iraq William "Spanky" Gibson is the first member of the military in the entire history of the United States who returned to a combat zone after having an above the knee amputation. And he volunteered!

Well today during a regular exchange of e-mail, Spanky wrote to tell me that he is no longer a Gunnery Sergeant. No sir! My friend has been promoted to Master Sergeant of Marines - very well deserved I might add, and what better day to get this news than today? SPanky is still serving in Iraq in case you missed that.

So I say a big congratulations to Master Sergeant of Marines William "Spanky" Gibson. I hope your Fourth was safe and happy and we thank you for defending our freedom so that today we were all able to enjoy the fruits of those freedoms on this Holiday weekend.

We salute you sir!.

Oh and one final thing - at the end of all Spanky's e-mails, he has a tag line. I'm sure he won't mind me sharing it with you.

"There is no better honor than to serve our country"

God bless you, your family and all your Marine brothers and sisters Spanky.

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Posted by Simon Conway on 07/04/2008 06:24 PM

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21 Comments on My one legged Marine buddy was promoted today!

JUL

2008

Simon what a friend. I bet he is as tuff as nails. I can only say thanks for his sacrifice.

What a great story for July 4th! I support our troops 100% and hope they can all come home soon. Pass on my good wishes to the Sergeant. Veronica

John - next year is my daughter's senior prom. Spanky has promised to come round with four or five of his friends and "talk" to her date!! :)

Congratulations to Spanky! And from me, a Veteran, Thank him for me and tell him I am most grateful for all he has done to keep me and all Americans free. God bless him!

No words can express my awe at the bravery and determination of such an individual. This is the guy that books should be written about...this, is the truest of Americans. Congratulations to him and his family who must be so proud indeed. My hat's off to him and he has my utmost appreciation!

Sara - thank you for your service. Spanky checks my blog when he gets time so he will see your comments.

Shannon - they are all amazing, but I think Spanky stands out for all kinds of reasons.

Simon - I don't have the words to express that gratitude and pride I feel for Master Sargeant Spanky Gibson. He certainly deserves that promotion. I like his tag line. Unfortunately, he would probably not be allowed to speak at most schools in the country he is serving.

A big hearty salute to Master Sergeant Gibson. We are so very proud of you.

Spanky is truly an American hero! He has my utmost respect and will live forever as a hero.

Semper Fi!

WOW, That is a surprise that they have allowed an amputee to go back into combat. Congratulations to him and his promotion. Semper Fi...

Sean Allen

Simon, Congrats to Master Sergeant of Marines William Gibson. What a well deserved promotion. A true american hero!! Does Rachel know he will be over with his buddies on Prom night? She might want to let her date know ahead of time, he may need to bring a few of Grandmas Depends !!!!!!! Ha, too funny NJ

Simon, please say Congratulations to Spanky for me! That's awesome. My son is still in Iraq and we have not heard from him in quite some time. He's fine though...no news is good news. I miss hearing from you! Later in the rain~Deb

Happy 4th!

JUL

2008

Nice work! Congratulations on the promotion. I believe he deserves it on tenacity alone!! Proud to have people like him serving our country.

Master Sergeant of Marines~ That is the highest calling in the Marines. Even officers look up to Master Sergeants. Congratulations! God Bless and stay safe.

Simon ~

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Simon- Now that is a man of character, May the Lord keep him safe from any more injuries.

JUL

2008

Spanky is a true hero and I salute him and all his fellow soldiers serving our country and standing to defend our freedoms. Thank you

Congrats to Spanky! Well deserved.

May God bless him and his family.

Thanks for the updates, Simon.

Simon,

Thanks for sharing and please tell your friend we appreciate his service to our country. Did he get promoted to E-8 or E-9? I am not familiar with the enlisted ranks in the marine corps as I was enlisted Air force.

JUL

2008

Thanks for the news Simon! Congrats to Master Sergeant Spanky!! He deserves it.

I think Simon said God Bless!! Hooray!

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