Airborne, Camp MacKall The original idea for an American airborne came from Gen. Billy Mitchell in 1918. His commander, Gen. Pershing agreed, but once the WWI Armistice was signed, the plan was terminated. In the […]
Category: true stories
I want to talk to an adult……. An essay by William Marshall
He screamed, it was almost at the top of his lungs. “I want to talk to an adult.” There really wasn’t anyone else around. I mean people were here, and there. But I was kinda […]
Put your gun down……….. An essay by William Marshall
I remember Andy Griffith saying to Barney something like, “Now put your gun down, there is no need for shooting, let’s just talk about things here, guns are loud and not helpful for conversations.” […]
Yep, I’m a Northview guy……….. An essay by William Marshall
Looking back on it, I am proud. I didn’t actually graduate from there, I actually graduated from Lake Mary High School down in Florida. I left Northview half way through my junior year. As I […]
The tryout……. An essay by William Marshall
When I first saw them, I knew that is what I wanted to be. They just looked different, cool school heroes. They wore their LBE different than the rest, way up high. It kept their […]
Blood Wings…….. An essay by William Marshall
Is it hazing? I always wondered about that. Can you voluntarily be hazed? I don’t know of a single JM that ever “turned down” blood wings. It was a right of passage. Sometimes it was […]
The class of my life…………. An essay by William Marshall
I got a message, our new Battalion Commander, was coming to JM School, as a student. Dan said, “Looks like your big boss is coming this class, you are gonna be 1st Stick leader, he […]
Pineapple Greenberg……… An essay by William Marshall
When we went to church Sunday, we noticed a pillow propped up next to our rocks on the corner. It was a pretty pillow with a pineapple on it. It was upside down. Bella and […]
