Some military advice

[millwab Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close millwab]

Scrollers,
I need some input from the present/retired military members. I've finally got the pattern done for my pastor's son who went into the marines. In the spce at the bottom right corner I'd like to put his name and something, but I'm not sure what that 'something' should be. I was thinking of:

name
rank (at time of picture)
USMC

Do any of you who've been in the service have any ideas as to what would be meaningful? Also, how do you think it would best look. Jeff (workin with wood) suggested an engraved plate. I could go with that, or scroll it in depending on how much was there (translate-how small the print needs to be). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Neal Moore Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Neal Moore]

Marine Corps Motto....Semper Fi (Always Faithful). That would fit nicely and be appropriate.

[ozarkhillbilly Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ozarkhillbilly]

You did a fine job on his portrait Bruce! As Neal pointed out Semper Fi would be a perfect addition.

[Daryl185 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daryl185]

have to agree with what the others have posted he is a Marine so "Semper Fidelis" would fit nicely

[Popeye Member Find all posts View Profile Close Popeye]

Agree, "Semper Fi"

[Froggen616 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Froggen616]

same here.his name and below that Semper Fidelis

[millwab Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close millwab]

Thanx for the great idea. Now . . .
do I use "Semper Fi" or "Semper Fidelis"?
Sounds picky, but not being a Marine I don't want to commit an unpardonable sin