03/11/2022
Marines have several nicknames. Jarhead, Devil Dog, Leatherneck. November 10th will see them celebrate their 247th birthday! ⚔️ When I think of Marines, my first thought is of Adam, one of my favorite people in the world.
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Most of my favorite memories from my teenage years and early 20s include him. He taught me so much about life, history, faith, being a good human and a lot more. He was my shoulder to cry on and my advisor when I felt lost. We spent so much time watching Gladiator and The Office. He introduced me to music that I would have likely never discovered without him. He served 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan, Afghaniland as we called it, as a Forward Observer. He was a son, brother, friend, Marine, musician, historian. On May 27th 2017, the weight became too heavy and he laid it down.
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This candle is blended in memory of him and all those who came before as well as all those who will come after. Leatherneck is everything I think of when I think back on those hazy memories from more than a decade ago and when I think of Marines today.
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Rich, Bold Leather. 🐃 Cedar and Oak. 🪵 Bourbon and Rum. 🥃 To***co. 🍂 Vetiver. 🌾 Earthy Musk. 🌎
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Leatherneck and the rest of the Macho, Macho Man and holiday candles drop 11/11. For the month of November, all proceeds from the purchase of Leatherneck candles will be donated to Safeguard. A non-profit that applies a photo of a loved one to the personal fi****ms of prior and current service members via engraving or hydrographics. Semper Fi.
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