To some current Marine Officers, General Gray doesn't matter. He doesn't have skin in the game...

We need to make note of the passing of General Alfred M. Gray Junior, a Marine's Marine who was someone to listen to for all of his 95 years. Anyone who was around Al Gray never forgot him. Semper Fi, sir. https://t.co/T1swrK2yu6

— Chris Cavas (@CavasShips) March 22, 2024

The most awesome Commandant our Marine Corps ever had has passed.

Some talk about Saint Mattis?  Well Gray ranks higher!

I posted about a currently serving Marine Officer that continues to pound on the table that those with skin in the game (those that are currently on active duty) are the only ones whose opinions should count.

I'm glad General Gray wasn't around to read those disrespectful and idiotic words.

I thought we (my generation) were arrogant.  Chest puffed out.  Thought our shit don't stink.

We don't hold a candle to this new generation.

Have you noticed a trend in America today?  I thought it was just in society but its crept into the military and most worrying into the United States Marine Corps.

Its not enough for the "new" to dismiss the work and wisdom of  those that came before.

They also seek to humiliate and denigrate what they did during MUCH tougher times.

Weak men create bad times.  Bad times create strong men.

The Marine Corps will be strong again.  We just have to let these weak ass officers finish destroy the building and then strong men that have an appreciation for the past will come along and rebuild our beloved Corps.

There will never be another General Gray, but during the coming bad times we will hopeful build another one almost as good.

God Bless You General Gray.  Your memory is a blessing and I hope it brings joy to your family, Marines around the globe and a nation/officer corps that isn't wise enough to appreciate your work.