The title of this book, I May Smell Like Bacon But I Haven\'t Oinked Yet , speaks to the resiliency of Richard Allen Warner, Captain USMC (ret.).
In the summer of 1970, he took his family westward from Florida on an educational tour to visit the Western States\' Capitals..
Listen hear young man! I\'ve told you several times that you are going to college! No Mom, I\'ve made up my mind! COMMITMENT: Richard was committed to his military service and his family.
Well, I\'ve been thinking about joining the Navy.
You\'re going to the basement with me! COURAGE: Richard\'s first step in this direction occurred when he defied his mother.
How dare you give your mother THE LOOK! his dad fumed.
That\'s the purpose of this whipping! she affirmed.
I won\'t do it again! he pleaded.
Please Mom.
Obeying and honoring his parents were paramount.
HONOR: Discipline at an early age set the stage for his accomplishments.
And the three core values of the Marine Corps: Honor, Courage, and Commitment exemplify his life.
The Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis (always faithful) attests to the character of this man.
The title of this book, I May Smell Like Bacon But I Haven\'t Oinked Yet , speaks to the resiliency of Richard Allen Warner, Captain USMC (ret.)
