Congrats to my nephew Shawn Jr. You were sworn into the USMC today. The world will rely on you and your fellow comrades in the future. 
It wasn’t too long ago that you painted Easter Eggs with your sister and was excited by ‘Ho ho’ on Christmas.. Or when you were learning to ride a bike.. I recall it all. I think you may too.And you may have been late for school, forgot your homework, and forgot to tuck your shirt in. Those days have quickly passed by. You’re an adult now. And with it comes great responsibilities. 
You enter a world of war–but one of skies of blue and clouds of white, bright blessed days, and dark sacred nights..  And you’ll see heartache below those bright skies .. you’ll see tears and warfare within the dark of night.
You may be called to protect a nation. And I have confidence you’ll be a force to reckon with, and one to rely on. 
Congrats on fulfilling a dream –and now good luck with the rest of it.
The prayers of your Uncle Bryan are with you.