On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:20:02 -0800, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

This morning on the way to the gym, stopped at the post office. Marine in
dress uniform was giving out roses to the ladies. do not know the reason
but wife was impressed. She did not accept the rose as we were on the way
to the gym and would probably be bad by the time we got home. Class.

Some info:

Rose Program

History of the Marine Corps Rose

In 1773 during the War of Independence the Marine Corps Rose was dedicated
to those Marines who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for their country. This
tradition was continued by the French during World War One when the Marines
attacked the Germans in the trenches at Belleau Wood. Roses were planted by
the grateful French people at the graves of the Fallen Marines. Whenever
you see Leaguers or Young Marines distributing these remembrances, take one
and wear it proudly.

From: http://tinyurl.com/6j95au
--
John