Fred Gypin Jr.

Sgt Gypin was my drill instructor at PI 1958. Hard, but fair. I am 84 years old and remember him like yesterday. Semper Fi.

Dear Grandpa, how are you doing in heaven? I hope you get to spend alot of time with family & friends!

I miss that you didn't get to see me graduate from College

I miss you didn't get to see me play College football, because you couldn't drive that long

I miss me & mom visiting you during breaks and deciding what to eat

I wish I had gotten your military flag at the funeral, I know you would've wanted me to have that to remember you by. You had given me your...

Dear Daddy... It's hard to believe it has been 2 years since you left to go home. NOT a day goes by that Ethan & I don't think about you... NOT A DAY! Soooo much has happened this last year and as many times as I came here to tell you, things would happen & I'd lose track of time. I'm not ashame to admit, I've been in a very dark place since 2019 and trying to find some inner peace, as well as a sense of normalcy... I'll tell you about that later! I was contacted by a Major with a Tanker's...

Dear Grandpa, today is Easter Sunday and the day you passed away. I re-listened to a voice message from you the other day. It was from before I went back to College. You told me to have another great year playing football, and you wished you could be there. I listen to it alot. Even though we played phone tag because of my schedule, it's hard for me to think I can't talk to you anymore. I wish I could have said goodbye, before you left us, so I could tell you how special you were to me. Mom...

Dear Daddy... As many people are rejoicing this Easter Sunday, it is hard to imagine today marks 1 year since you left us. NOTHING has gotten easier for me to "accept" this. In fact, everyday I think...your only grandchild and I didn't get to be by your side and say goodbye. I know you're being treated well in heaven, because of the man you were on Earth. I hope you've caught up with some of your friends from your past duty stations, Vietnam & Okinawa, to name a few. I hope grandma & grandpa...

HAPPY Veteran's Day Daddy!! As a Career Military Officer, in the United States Marine Corps, THIS is your day of recognition!! You had 2 lives... life in the USMC, and a husband and father. It was hard growing up with you overseas so much. You missed so much and so did we :( I had to grow up some to understand HOW important your job was. Thank you for protecting our Country, strangers, property and your brothers and sisters in arms. Your dedication, sacrifice, determination, selfishness, and...

** Happy 244th Birthday ** to the United States Marine Corps!! You always recognized this day daddy. You chose the military as your career and was an exemplary Officer. Even though you were overseas alot when I was younger, I knew you were "doing your job". You were a true Marine through and through. We were ALWAYS proud of you and had to show grit as well. This day always brought back memories of you in your dress blues and momma in a formal gown going to the Ball. Now you're dancing in...

Hi Daddy... my life has been very hectic the past few months. Remember I told you I was going to downsize now that Ethan was in College... well I've been working on getting the house ready to sell. My neighborhood is classified as "highly desirable" lol. It's been ROUGH and wished I could've called to get your advice on handling contractors who missed appointments, overcharged, did shoddy work, caused more work than they repaired, didn't show up when they said... on and on and on. It's been a...

Hi Grandpa... it's your birthday! Hope you've had a great day. I miss you every day, but it's comforting to me to know that your presence will always be with me, leading me in the right direction. I love you very much.