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Interview with a Tireless Volunteer and Role Model My Grandmother By YMSgtMaj Matthew Prieto Orlando FL Devil Dogs I have always looked up to my grand- mother Sandy Lowenthal and wanted to follow in her footsteps of giving and her encouraging others to rise above their circumstances. Growing up she experienced poverty and quickly learned to survive. She can never go by someone less fortunate and not want to help. Through her love and faith in God she always wants to reach out. I have seen her take children from her school and buy them shoes or clothes to help them feel equal to other chil- dren. This has carried on into her church life and helping the homeless. I admire her for her tireless efforts in collecting clothes and grooming items for the needy. She has been an inspi- ration to me because she has always looked after and offered help to any- one in need. My grandmother volunteers with the Metro Life Church whose primary mis- sion is to collect clothes and blankets to give to those who need them. Here is my interview with this remark- able woman Q How long have you been volunteering with the Metro Life Church A I have been volunteering with them for one year. It has changed my life. Knowing I could help and bring them love has been a blessing. Q What is your favorite part about vol- unteering A I really like seeing the joy on the recipients face after they receive their food or clothing. Knowing uncondition- al love can make a difference. Its such a blessing to help others. Q What made you get into volunteering A Not having a lot in my lifeI knew the feeling of lacking. So when I heard our church was reaching out I felt that call to do this ministry knowing its always better to give than to receive. YMLCpl Roman Grant of the Southeast County CA Young Marines sent us this photo taken during the reenactment of the Battle of Dominguez Rancho. This was also known as the Battle of the Old Wom- ans Gun which occurred in 1846 in what is present- day Los Angeles County. YMLCpl Grant and his fellow Young Marines took part in the reenactment. Their story appeared in the last issue of Esprit Volume 1 2015. Reenacting Takes YMs Back to 1846 California Battle How Young Marines might have appeared in 1846 By YMPvt Joshua Carpenter Rutherford County TN Im learning how to play guitar and I think guitar lessons are like being in the Young Marines. You need to practice a lot to be a better guitar player and you need hours of practice in order to be a good Young Marine. They both take investing a lot of time and hard work in order to get better and better. As you improve on guitar you go up in ability like going up in ranks. As you go along in Young Marines you get stronger . As you go along with guitar you get better with music. It took me a while to understand it but eventually youll un- derstand like I did. Now I hope you understand why I say that guitar lessons are a lot like being in the Young Marines. Editors Note And remember to listen closely to your instruc- tors when youre involved in either activity. Seek out constructive or helpful criticism in order to help you make progress. Make time to practice what youre learning... and good luck to you in both of your pursuits Young Marines How Its a Lot Like Taking Guitar Lessons YMSSgt Paisley Morrison was awarded the Drug Enforce- ment Agency DEA Device by Joe Lusignan Deputy Director West and presented to her by Unit Commander Jeffrey A. Velasquez and Executive Officer Jose Perez. -- Submitted by Veronica Bocanegra Excelsior High Desert Young Marines Excelsior High Desert Young Marine Earns DEA Device Page 20 ESPRIT Y O U N GM A R I N E SSince 1959 Leadership Teamwork Discipline YoungMarines