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Never forget them all, Granite Mountain Hot Shots. Fire First Responder Heroes.

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https://www.firerescue1.com/yarnell-hill/articles/granite-mountain-hotshots-the-firefighting-team-that-died-battling-the-yarnell-hill-fire-Ot1BJ3uUG8US1wkI/

These heroes gave their lives as they served together during a tragic wild fire in Arizona. 9 years ago June 30th, we shoild never forget their sacrifices in the service to us all. May we all be together again one day, remember this team and all public servants, our militray and first responders this 4th of July.

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Colonel B. D. Sullivan

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Congratulations Colonel B. D. Sullivan, aka Shrek 27 years service to our nation as a Marine Corps Fighter Pilot...Semper Fidelis

Every bit a ground Marine as an aviator with a tour on the ground with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment in Ramadi, and tours in the air as an F18 Hornet ground fighter support for all those on the ground needing “Air Artillery”.
Marines take all ceremony serious, for their love of the Corps.
Sun setting on the final ceremony and words to begin a new tour of duty for the new Commanding Officer and the retired Marine ready to tear it up and take on the next chapter.
The new and the old, 5th Generation high tech most advanced fighter in the world F35B Marine fighter flown by Shrek passes the Old Corps 1952 Willys Jeep. Gartforvet’s, “Little Glory”.
A great all around fighter bomber the Marine’s work horse fighter for many years the Hornet F-18. Shrek flew with the Black Knights and Commanded the Red Devils VMFA-232.
Little Glory and the cab that will cross our great nation May 23 – July 26th 2023.
Shrek, Col. B.D. Sullivan and his Dad, Legendary former Silver Eagle of the Marine Corps and Golden Eagle Aviator, Retired Major General M.P. Sullivan call sign “Lancer”.
A great time was had by all who flew in to particpate in the Hill Air Force base air show which was followed up by a rewarding pre-retirement bash for the soon to be retired Colonel B. D. Sullivan, aka Shrek.
The EGA, “Eagle Globe and Anchor” Barn.
V-22 Marine Corps Osprey at VMX-1.
Oldest, youngest Marines cut the cake for fun and honored Shrek soon to be retired.
NO matter the years served, beginning and ending, always Marines until we all take our final take off. Semper Fidelis.
Solid group of Marines that worked at the Airshow and visited the EGA along with their Commanding Officer Shrek,
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A life well lived

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IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS WE HONOR THE LOSS OF A MARINE CORPS BROTHER. A LIFE WELL LIVED FILLED WITH SERVICE TO OTHERS AND OUR NATION.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/06/29/hershel-williams-wwii-medal-honor-dead/

God Speed Woody, set up a good perimeter for only the good are allowed past the gates. I’ll see you when I get there…Semper Fi brother.

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Hill Air Force Base Air Show…DONE!

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A very special year at this years show! The Marines have landed!

Hill Air Base Show DONE! 6/24,25,26th!!

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Call signs Shrek and Spicoli Commanding Officers VMX-1 F35B pilots

This years show not only had the worlds greatest fighter aircraft, it had Marine Corps F-35B V/STOL capable Marine aircraft on deck at the Air Force show.

VMX-1 also landed with The Osprey V22 and the Cobra Attack Helicopter. Marines are a self sufficient fighting force Air land and Sea!

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VMX-1’s Cobra and crew with the Captain, aka G-Man
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VMX-1’s Osprey pilots Naval aviators on the Air Force’s turf.
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The Captain had too much fun with all the Marines on Deck.
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Shrek and his F35B Marine Fighter Aircraft.

Yes Yes the Jeep Little Glory and the Captain had front row seats to it all along with 700,000 others this weekend!

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Little Glory as Shrek taxis by in the F35B fresh in from MCAS Yuma, AZ.

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Just days from Retirement Colonel “Shrek” Sullivan the Captain’s brother from a different mother.

The show was outstanding with record crowds no doubt.

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Gartforvets with the Marine Recruiters keeping an eye out for quality not quantity! “The Few the proud.”
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Always veterans connecting, Scott meets Scott he served as an Army Medic he served as an operating room tech Specialist 1984-1988.
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The Captain along with our Corps recruiters motivated our future leaders and guardians of our nation.
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There is never enough time to meet veterans and their children, future patriots who love and respect our nation now and forever.
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One family after another Little Glory and the Captain had the honor to meet them all.
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V22 Osprey aircraft at the show.
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Captain’s favorite an F-18 arriving at the show. Man did he put on a great flight for all to see and HEAR!
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Another favorite in vintage aircraft, the Marine’s WW2 B-25.
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No that’s not a gremlin that’s Mini Shrek or the CO’s Mini Me…doesn’t he know there is no smoking cigars on aircraft…..hahahaha

Provo VW Show Done! 6/18/22

What a great time hope I got to meet you if not I’m sorry you missed a great weekend!The Captain Arrive with captured 1964 VW Bug

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This weekend!!

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June 25,26th Layton Hill AF Base Airshow!

Now this is the place to be this weekend

Yes yes and yes. I will be there with “Little Glory” and the F4 Jet Fighter truck. Come out and embrace the sounds of freedom. Meet America’s finest military from many different branches. Meet me, learn more about all I am doing to support our military and first responders.

Hope to see you there!

Runs Sat through Sunday end 4:30 Sunday.
Jet Fighter Truck
Little Glory the Jeep that will drive across America.

June 18th Saturday Provo VW show….yes I’ll be there!!!!

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Thank you technology!

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This might be the only time the Captain will admit advances in technolgy are a good thing…yes yes I’m old school, you know points and condesor kind of guy.

But now hear this….

After purchasing a new apple phone to replace the missing phone. Days later photos from the cloud finally did show up!!! So we can now honor those veterans I worked so hard to meet at the “Rat Fink” car show. Check out the drop down menu titled “Veteran Encounters” on the site. I am so happy to have recovered the photos. The hell with my pull start Apple 4SE phone. We are now firing on all 8 cylinders with an Apple 13Pro model. Ohra!

Hahaha Rat Fink is awesome.
Gunship Winnebago “Marines Dream” at the Fink show June 3rd
An awesome tribute to this Marine Owner’s service as a Marine in Vietnam and those who did not come home.

Fantatsic time had by all at the Rat Fink Show

Base camp set up Little Glory and Marines Drea Winnebago
Proud to have served and endured.
Proud Marine and owner of this fantastic Pontiac tribute to those who served.
Lance Corproal of Marines! Fire Team leader
Great turn out
Always meeting veterans, this is Robert he served as an Army Combat Engineer 1980-1990.
Marines same mother green experiences as Marines This is a Staff Sergeant of Marines served 1958-1968!
This was the Capatin’s favorite at the show just awesome huge commmins diesel powered.
Classic Rat Fink
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STOLEN!!! Temporary set back!

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STOLEN-THE CAPTAIN’S PHONE WAS STOLEN AT THE RAT FINK CAR SHOW ON JUNE 4TH.

THERE ARE BAD PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. I KNOW AFTER SERVING AS AN FBI AGENT FOR 25 YEARS THIS IS A SAD REALITY.

I’M SICK ABOUT THE LOSS OF MY PHONE FOR THE BIGGEST REASON THAT BEING THAT I HAD OVER 40 PHOTOS OF VETERANS WITH MYSELF FROM THE CAR SHOW INTENDING TO PUT THEM ALL ON MY WEBSITE. THOSE PHOTOS HAVE NOW BEEN LOST. MY SINCERE APOLOGIES TO MY FELLOW VETERANS. I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN AT OTHER EVENTS SO THAT WE MAY TAKE THOSE PHOTOS AGAIN.

I WILL NOT LET THE BAD ACTORS IN THIS WORLD SLOW ME DOWN. WE SHALL GET A NEW PHONE AND CARRY ON!

THERE IS GOOD IN EVERYTHING SO LET US FIND THE GOOD IN THIS SAD STORY….THE CAPTAIN WILL NOW FINALLY GET A NEW PHONE, FOR THE STOLEN 4S MODEL WAS PROBABLY NOT THE BEST PHONE FOR THE CAPTAIN AND ALL I AM DOING.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY THE PERSON WHO STOLE MY PHONE TURN THEIR LIVES AROUND SOMEDAY. I FORGIVE YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE.

CAPTAIN MONTEFUSCO