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A slideshow presentation reflecting my son's life as he enters the Marine Corps.
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My HeroMy Hero
My SonMy Son
New ArrivalMay 24,
1992
New ArrivalMay 24,
1992
Love at first sight.
Adorable
First Christmas
1992
His 1st BirthdayHis 1st BirthdayEnjoy Mom’s Cooking whileYou can, Son,Because it’s aHell of a lotBetter than MREs!
As his mother it is my duty
to post a nekkid photograph.
As his mother it is my duty
to post a nekkid photograph.
It’s a shame that his
great-grandfather
Cindric never got to see Tristan
become a Marine.
It’s a shame that his
great-grandfather
Cindric never got to see Tristan
become a Marine.
Thanksgiving 1992Niagara Falls, NY
. . . Because his great-grandpa was
a decorated Marine who served
in the Pacific Theater during
WWII.
. . . Because his great-grandpa was
a decorated Marine who served
in the Pacific Theater during
WWII.
Louis Martin Cindric
Niagara Falls, New York
Louis Martin Cindric
Niagara Falls, New York
It Must Have Been the Uniform . . .
It Must Have Been the Uniform . . .
Great Grandparents
Marty and Daisy. Saucy!
Great Grandparents
Marty and Daisy. Saucy!
Who could have guessed that Tristan would follow in his great-grandfather’s footsteps from those
tiny shoes . . .
Who could have guessed that Tristan would follow in his great-grandfather’s footsteps from those
tiny shoes . . .
To these . . .
At one year of age
Tristan was already a
pro at being photographe
d. It was easy for him
. . .Because he never runs
out of smiles.
At one year of age
Tristan was already a
pro at being photographe
d. It was easy for him
. . .Because he never runs
out of smiles.
Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Sitka, Alaska 1993
Nature Lover
Happy to be
Baptized at
Saint Peters By the Sea.
Sitka, Alaska
Did I mention
the endless smiles?
Did I mention
the endless smiles?
Welcoming home from the hospital his brother, Gabriel. I hope you enjoyed holding him while he was so small . . . Because he’s much bigger than you now!
Welcoming home from the hospital his brother, Gabriel. I hope you enjoyed holding him while he was so small . . . Because he’s much bigger than you now!January 18, 1995January 18, 1995
Halloween 1994Halloween 1994
Thank you for Wearing theCostumes I soLovingly sewedFor you . . .
Tristan loved all his stuffed animals so much. His favorite for years was a Beanie Baby giraffe he named Max Herna. Sssppppt! He still has Max!
Tristan loved all his stuffed animals so much. His favorite for years was a Beanie Baby giraffe he named Max Herna. Sssppppt! He still has Max!
Enjoying his first Easter as a big brother. You just know he ate all of Gabe’s candy.
Enjoying his first Easter as a big brother. You just know he ate all of Gabe’s candy.
Tristan got his sea-legs at an early age; so you know those sailors won’t be able to mess with him.
Tristan got his sea-legs at an early age; so you know those sailors won’t be able to mess with him.
Straights of Juan De Fuca, WA; just
outside of John Wayne Marina
Getting on the bus for his first day of school.
The excitement didn’t last long.
Getting on the bus for his first day of school.
The excitement didn’t last long.
Winding up for the pitch!Winding up for the pitch!
Port Angeles, WA
Little did I know that I was preparing
him for Basic Training!
Little did I know that I was preparing
him for Basic Training!
Christmas Eve, and they’re ready for bed.Christmas Eve, and they’re ready for bed.
Our log cabin Christmas on Mount Rainier.
Our log cabin Christmas on Mount Rainier.
December 2000
Learning the art of war; You can never start them too young.
Learning the art of war; You can never start them too young.
Psssst! There’s Max Herna!
Psssst! There’s Max Herna!
Scout
Antonio Banderas, eat your heart out.
Antonio Banderas, eat your heart out.
With an expression like that he wonders why I held off so long on allowing him to get his driver’s license?
With an expression like that he wonders why I held off so long on allowing him to get his driver’s license?
It is blatantly evident by the look on Gabe’s face that it is entirely his fault that we are in this mess.
It is blatantly evident by the look on Gabe’s face that it is entirely his fault that we are in this mess.
Tristan’s going to be an excellent Marine because he understands the importance of brotherhood.
Tristan’s going to be an excellent Marine because he understands the importance of brotherhood.
Redwood Forest, California
Practicing for tank driving?Practicing for tank driving?
There he goes again, trying to convince me to let him drive.
There he goes again, trying to convince me to let him drive.
His Grampy is no slouch either. John Bargel
served 20 years (active duty)in the U.S. Army andspecialized in long-rangemissiles (like the Nike-Hercules). He retired a First Seargent in 1986. Even though Tristan is a Marine,Grampy’s damned proud of him.
His Grampy is no slouch either. John Bargel
served 20 years (active duty)in the U.S. Army andspecialized in long-rangemissiles (like the Nike-Hercules). He retired a First Seargent in 1986. Even though Tristan is a Marine,Grampy’s damned proud of him.
Cascade Range, Pacific Northwest.
On the way to Mt. Saint
Helens.Gabe, Grampy
& Tristan.
Cascade Range, Pacific Northwest.
On the way to Mt. Saint
Helens.Gabe, Grampy
& Tristan.
As well as service to his country,
Grampy taught Tristan some other useful skills.
As well as service to his country,
Grampy taught Tristan some other useful skills.
Tristan, entertaining his cousins, Sierra & Mallory; proving early in life how brave he is.
Tristan, entertaining his cousins, Sierra & Mallory; proving early in life how brave he is.
Ladies Man
Bringing Sexy Back!Bringing Sexy Back!
BrotherBrother
In Middle School Tristan sang in Chorus. He sings Bass and has a beautiful voice. He also looks amazing in a tuxedo!
In Middle School Tristan sang in Chorus. He sings Bass and has a beautiful voice. He also looks amazing in a tuxedo!
Brothers and Best Friends . . . This was right before they discovered that beating the crap out of each other was a lot more fun than being buddies.
Brothers and Best Friends . . . This was right before they discovered that beating the crap out of each other was a lot more fun than being buddies.
After the way I disciplined my kidsBasic Training should be a piece of cake for Tristan.
After the way I disciplined my kidsBasic Training should be a piece of cake for Tristan.
I just have to say it again:
Ladies Man!
I just have to say it again:
Ladies Man!
Fear me, Terrorists!Fear me, Terrorists!
Orlando, Florida
Dreamy
Tristan, sweet at sixteen.
Dreamy
Tristan, sweet at sixteen.
Pre-training for hand-to-hand combat.Pre-training for hand-to-hand combat.
. . . But sometimes they get along.
Tristan and his big Little Bro.
. . . But sometimes they get along.
Tristan and his big Little Bro.
Dear Mom & Dad,This is not what I
meant when I said I wanted a car.
Dear Mom & Dad,This is not what I
meant when I said I wanted a car.
…Not cool.…Not cool.
Before the U.S. Marine Corps got hold of him.
Before the U.S. Marine Corps got hold of him.
Tristan showed enthusiasm for his new step-dad . . . He already understood that any object is a useful weapon in combat conditions.
Music to soothe the savage beast.
Music to soothe the savage beast.
Oh, Son, that haircut will never do!Oh, Son, that haircut will never do!
2010
Tristan (and Gabe)with step-sisters
Tawry, Bethany & Harmony.
Yes, Tristan was exposed to terrorists before he ever joined the Marines.
Tristan (and Gabe)with step-sisters
Tawry, Bethany & Harmony.
Yes, Tristan was exposed to terrorists before he ever joined the Marines.
High School GraduationHigh School Graduation
June 2010
Threatened with Death if they didn’t cooperate for a nice picture for Mommy.
Threatened with Death if they didn’t cooperate for a nice picture for Mommy.
Rock StarRock Star
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.
Manning up a month before leaving for Basic.
Manning up a month before leaving for Basic.
Going to the spa? Oops!
Going to the spa? Oops!
This is NOT the Yellow Brick Road and there is no Wizard who can help you get home.
This is NOT the Yellow Brick Road and there is no Wizard who can help you get home.
2nd Battalion, Echo Company2nd Battalion, Echo Company
Echo Company, Platoon 2101
Echo Company, Platoon 2101
Platoon 2101Platoon 2101
Echo Company; Final DrillEcho Company; Final Drill
“Hmmmm . . . I could do this.”“Hmmmm . . . I could do this.”
Liberty FormationLiberty Formation
Tristan is second on the left.
Tristan is second on the left.
Platoon 2101 Moto RunFamily Day, June 16, 2011
Platoon 2101 Moto RunFamily Day, June 16, 2011
Family Day (Day Before Graduation)
Family Day (Day Before Graduation)
They grow up too fast.
They grow up too fast.
(Second on the Left)
(Second on the Left)
Enjoying Liberty (Family Day)
Enjoying Liberty (Family Day)
Semper FidelisSemper Fidelis
No Longer a Boy . . .
No Longer a Boy . . .
. . .but he still has that boyish charm!
. . .but he still has that boyish charm!
Enjoying his first coke
since February!
Enjoying his first coke
since February!
The New Car Decal!
Where my boy became a Man.
Parade Deck USMCRD, San Diego, California
Where my boy became a Man.
Parade Deck USMCRD, San Diego, California
June 17, 2011
MyMarin
e
MyMarin
e
In memory of all members of our family, both past & present, who have honorably and proudly served for their country
Marines, Army & Navy
. . . I offer my most sincere gratitude.
In memory of all members of our family, both past & present, who have honorably and proudly served for their country
Marines, Army & Navy
. . . I offer my most sincere gratitude.