Here begins the end of innocence
Today, everything I know will change. The life I led up to now means nothing; the next three months will test my courage, my character, and my strength to the absolute limit. I am both excited and determined, and completely scared out of my mind. I am about to undertake a journey that most people don't even think of. Of everything I have done, and possibly of what I may yet do, Marine boot camp will be the hardest and most beneficial, I believe. Christiana, if you're reading this, know that I always love you and that I look forward to seeing you at my graduation; you, more than anyone, will be my guiding light to the end of the Crucible. You have given me more than I could ever ask and I will always be grateful, no matter what. Jessica, I hope to see you too and I'm thankful that you let me be your friend.
To all my family and friends past and present, thank you for your continued support and I hope someday to give to you what you have to me. Henceforth, this is the last entry for me - David Goeglein - as the changes I am soon to go through will doubtless make me someone else; recognizable by face, but differing in personality. My prayer is that I will not change irreparably or drastically. I do like who I am; I just want to be better at it. With that, I bid you safe travels, and Semper Fidelis.
Rct. Goeglein, MCRD
To all my family and friends past and present, thank you for your continued support and I hope someday to give to you what you have to me. Henceforth, this is the last entry for me - David Goeglein - as the changes I am soon to go through will doubtless make me someone else; recognizable by face, but differing in personality. My prayer is that I will not change irreparably or drastically. I do like who I am; I just want to be better at it. With that, I bid you safe travels, and Semper Fidelis.
Rct. Goeglein, MCRD