2012 - U. S. Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Winni-Retired · 01-19-2012, 01:34 PM

Forum Members

Some of you already know that my son and son-in-law are active duty U.S. Marines. My son-in-law serving as a crew member on V-22 Osprey's and my son serving as a officer with Marine ground troops. My son is currently serving another combat deployment, leaving the day after christmas, after being home only 7 months from his last combat deployment of 10 months.

This news is regarding my daughter, Carrie who has been selected as one of the five (5) national finalists for The US Marine Corps Military Spouse of the year.

Needless to say I am extremely proud of her.

She however needs our help by voting for her as Military Spouse of the Year for the Marines.

The process is simple ….. Visit the web site below and follow the instructions to register to vote.

They require registrations so that they can limit ballot stuffing.

Voting has already started and you can vote once every 60 minutes until 3 February…

Once you have gained access to the Marine Corps page, Carrie Darcey Bryant is the second person from the top on the list.

They have included a profile of her and the nomination paperwork that was submitted that led to her being one of the finalists.

http://msoy.milspouse.com/Vote.aspx?branch=USMC

Please spread the word to all your friends as well, so that she can be the Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Thank You

Winni-Retired

19-Jan-2012

ishoot308 · 01-19-2012, 01:53 PM

What a wonderful story! She's got my vote!!

You have many many reasons to be proud winni-retired!!

Your sons and their family have my deepest thanks for their service.

Dan

eillac@dow · 01-19-2012, 02:08 PM

She sounds wonderful. I just submitted my vote!

Thanks to your family for their service.

joey2665 · 01-19-2012, 03:31 PM

You should be very proud of your family. Thank you and your family for their service and devotion to our country.

songkrai · 01-19-2012, 03:32 PM

You have much to be proud of. And all get a great big Thank You from me.

riverat · 01-19-2012, 06:39 PM

Good Luck and please pass on to these heroes that we thank them everyday.

NoRegrets · 01-20-2012, 01:05 PM

Thank you for letting us be apart of your families contribution to our country! Prayers and thanks for the protection of our freedoms!

The Eagle · 01-23-2012, 11:44 AM

VOTE CASTED! "Sempa Fi!"
"The Eagle"

Winni-Retired · 01-23-2012, 07:48 PM

Wow what a week for my daughter Carrie and her husband Shawn.

Carrie has received hundreds of votes as she progresses forward in her quest to be the top finalist for the 2012 Marine Corps spouse of the Year. However she is not in first place as I write this.

She has been interviewed, via phone, by the local newspaper in Attleboro, the Providence Journal and this morning she and Shawn appeared on the premier local TV station in San Diego , “ Good Morning, San Diego “

Attleboro Patch Newspaper

http://attleboro.patch.com/articles/...se-of-the-year

Providence Journal

http://news.providencejournal.com/br...th-native.html

TV Interview at Good Morning San Diego (after a 10 second station promo)

http://www.kusi.com/video?clipId=6665868&autostart=true

There is still time for you to vote for the first time or to vote again and again. Remember the rules allow a vote every 60 minutes, until February 03

Even my son Patrick has even has the opportunity to vote for Carrie from his duty station at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

Hope you get to read the attached newspaper articles and enjoy the video from San Diego.

Thanks

Winni - Retired

Marauder · 01-23-2012, 08:02 PM

Voted too - my Dad is a Marine WWII!

Lake Charm · 01-23-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Eagle

VOTE CASTED! "Sempa Fi!"
"The Eagle"

It is "Semper Fi"......I know it was just a typo.

Winni-Retired · 02-02-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni-Retired

Forum Members

Some of you already know that my son and son-in-law are active duty U.S. Marines. My son-in-law serving as a crew member on V-22 Osprey's and my son serving as a officer with Marine ground troops. My son is currently serving another combat deployment, leaving the day after christmas, after being home only 7 months from his last combat deployment of 10 months.

This news is regarding my daughter, Carrie who has been selected as one of the five (5) national finalists for The US Marine Corps Military Spouse of the year.

Needless to say I am extremely proud of her.

She however needs our help by voting for her as Military Spouse of the Year for the Marines.

The process is simple ….. Visit the web site below and follow the instructions to register to vote.

They require registrations so that they can limit ballot stuffing.

Voting has already started and you can vote once every 60 minutes until 3 February…

Once you have gained access to the Marine Corps page, Carrie Darcey Bryant is the second person from the top on the list.

They have included a profile of her and the nomination paperwork that was submitted that led to her being one of the finalists.

http://msoy.milspouse.com/Vote.aspx?branch=USMC

Please spread the word to all your friends as well, so that she can be the Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Thank You

Winni-Retired

19-Jan-2012

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Forum Friends,

My daughter told me this morning, that she is in a head to head race with another person for 1st place.

If you have not voted yet .. please VOTE

If you have already voted .. You can VOTE again and again and again

It is all over tomorrow, 3-Feb at 11.59 PM Eastern time

Thank You

Winni-Retired

02-Feb-2012

AC2717 · 02-02-2012, 11:02 AM

signed up and voted
I will be voting again at just past 12, then, 1, then 2, then 3, then 4

AC2717 · 02-02-2012, 12:37 PM

voted again

Dog's Ear · 02-02-2012, 12:51 PM

Voted again

AC2717 · 02-02-2012, 01:49 PM

voted again !

tummyman · 02-03-2012, 09:01 AM

Signed up and voted today....best of luck!! Let us know the results !

AC2717 · 02-03-2012, 09:19 AM

voted again LOL

SAMIAM · 02-03-2012, 09:59 AM

Another vote from forum friends....thanks for all your family has done...be safe,all.

OleSmokey · 02-03-2012, 08:14 PM

multiple votes from this house- Good luck!

Winni-Retired · 02-04-2012, 08:04 AM

Thank You all for voting for my daughter

Voting for the MSOY branch finalists has ended.

The Military Spouse of the Year finalist from the Marine Corps will be announced on February 9th.

nothing to do now ..... but wait

Winni-Retired · 02-09-2012, 11:41 AM

Forum Friends,

My daughter just called me to tell me she did not win, but came is a close... and I mean real close second.... less than 1 % delta in total votes between first and second place.

I want to thank all of you who voted for her, it meant a lot to me

The support my wife and I have received from forum friends, especially during the many Iraq and Afghanistan deployments of my son and son-in-law and now with my daughters quest to be the Marine Corps Military Spouse of he Year is greatly appreciated.

Winni-Retired

WakeboardMom · 02-09-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni-Retired

Forum Friends,

My daughter just called me to tell me she did not win, but came is a close... and I mean real close second.... less than 1 % delta in total votes between first and second place.

I want to thank all of you who voted for her, it meant a lot to me

The support my wife and I have received from forum friends, especially during the many Iraq and Afghanistan deployments of my son and son-in-law and now with my daughters quest to be the Marine Corps Military Spouse of he Year is greatly appreciated.

Winni-Retired

Thank you for letting us know of the results. I voted for your daughter.

My son is USN - retired. His first deployment was 6 months in the Persian Gulf from January to June of '03. He eventually went three more times in the course of four years, then two years in San Diego, before going into the reserves. He loved the Navy, but his wife wasn't thrilled about the life.

We'll keep your family in our prayers. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

NoRegrets · 02-09-2012, 12:52 PM

Sir, I believe the honor was ours! Thanks for your service, your childrens's service, and the ability to do something constructive for your daughter.

tummyman · 02-09-2012, 07:25 PM

I also voted for your daughter Carrie. While she may not have one the "big" contest, I can assure you she won the hearts of all of us. I nominate and suspect she can be declared the unanimous FIRST winner of "The Winnipesaukee Forum US Marine Corp. Spouse of the Year". Maybe she can make Forum Fest some year and we an give her an official winner certificate !!! God bless all who serve and their families who are such vital links to their well-being.

SAMIAM · 02-09-2012, 08:05 PM

Proud to have voted.....she is winner in every way.Thanks for sharing with the forum and thanks for your service

Greene's Basin Girl · 02-10-2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tummyman

I also voted for your daughter Carrie. While she may not have one the "big" contest, I can assure you she won the hearts of all of us. I nominate and suspect she can be declared the unanimous FIRST winner of "The Winnipesaukee Forum US Marine Corp. Spouse of the Year". Maybe she can make Forum Fest some year and we an give her an official winner certificate !!! God bless all who serve and their families who are such vital links to their well-being.

That is a great idea!

01-19-2012, 01:34 PM	#1
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	2012 - U. S. Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Forum Members Some of you already know that my son and son-in-law are active duty U.S. Marines. My son-in-law serving as a crew member on V-22 Osprey's and my son serving as a officer with Marine ground troops. My son is currently serving another combat deployment, leaving the day after christmas, after being home only 7 months from his last combat deployment of 10 months. This news is regarding my daughter, Carrie who has been selected as one of the five (5) national finalists for The US Marine Corps Military Spouse of the year. Needless to say I am extremely proud of her. She however needs our help by voting for her as Military Spouse of the Year for the Marines. The process is simple ….. Visit the web site below and follow the instructions to register to vote. They require registrations so that they can limit ballot stuffing. Voting has already started and you can vote once every 60 minutes until 3 February… Once you have gained access to the Marine Corps page, Carrie Darcey Bryant is the second person from the top on the list. They have included a profile of her and the nomination paperwork that was submitted that led to her being one of the finalists. http://msoy.milspouse.com/Vote.aspx?branch=USMC Please spread the word to all your friends as well, so that she can be the Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Thank You Winni-Retired 19-Jan-2012

01-19-2012, 01:53 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,225 Thanks: 2,381 Thanked 5,274 Times in 2,049 Posts	Consider it done! What a wonderful story! She's got my vote!! You have many many reasons to be proud winni-retired!! Your sons and their family have my deepest thanks for their service. Dan

01-19-2012, 03:31 PM	#4
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Voted You should be very proud of your family. Thank you and your family for their service and devotion to our country.

01-19-2012, 06:39 PM	#6
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Voted Good Luck and please pass on to these heroes that we thank them everyday. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

01-23-2012, 11:44 AM	#8
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	Vote Cast! VOTE CASTED! "Sempa Fi!" "The Eagle"

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01-19-2012, 02:08 PM	#3
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	She sounds wonderful. I just submitted my vote! Thanks to your family for their service.

01-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 730 Thanks: 35 Thanked 145 Times in 98 Posts	You have much to be proud of. And all get a great big Thank You from me.

01-20-2012, 01:05 PM	#7
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Thank you for letting us be apart of your families contribution to our country! Prayers and thanks for the protection of our freedoms!

01-23-2012, 07:48 PM	#9
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	Update --- Monday 23-January Wow what a week for my daughter Carrie and her husband Shawn. Carrie has received hundreds of votes as she progresses forward in her quest to be the top finalist for the 2012 Marine Corps spouse of the Year. However she is not in first place as I write this. She has been interviewed, via phone, by the local newspaper in Attleboro, the Providence Journal and this morning she and Shawn appeared on the premier local TV station in San Diego , “ Good Morning, San Diego “ Attleboro Patch Newspaper http://attleboro.patch.com/articles/...se-of-the-year Providence Journal http://news.providencejournal.com/br...th-native.html TV Interview at Good Morning San Diego (after a 10 second station promo) http://www.kusi.com/video?clipId=6665868&autostart=true There is still time for you to vote for the first time or to vote again and again. Remember the rules allow a vote every 60 minutes, until February 03 Even my son Patrick has even has the opportunity to vote for Carrie from his duty station at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Hope you get to read the attached newspaper articles and enjoy the video from San Diego. Thanks Winni - Retired Last edited by Winni-Retired; 01-23-2012 at 08:27 PM.

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01-23-2012, 08:02 PM	#10
Marauder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Meredith and FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 177 Thanked 29 Times in 17 Posts	Voted too - my Dad is a Marine WWII!

02-02-2012, 11:02 AM	#13
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	signed up and voted I will be voting again at just past 12, then, 1, then 2, then 3, then 4 __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

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02-02-2012, 12:37 PM	#14
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	voted again __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

02-02-2012, 12:51 PM	#15
Dog's Ear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 81 Thanks: 130 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts	Voted again

02-02-2012, 01:49 PM	#16
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	voted again ! __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

02-03-2012, 09:01 AM	#17
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 831 Thanks: 256 Thanked 671 Times in 242 Posts	Signed up and voted today....best of luck!! Let us know the results !

02-03-2012, 09:19 AM	#18
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	voted again LOL __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

02-03-2012, 09:59 AM	#19
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Another vote from forum friends....thanks for all your family has done...be safe,all.

02-03-2012, 08:14 PM	#20
OleSmokey Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	more votes! multiple votes from this house- Good luck!

02-04-2012, 08:04 AM	#21
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	Update Thank You all for voting for my daughter Voting for the MSOY branch finalists has ended. The Military Spouse of the Year finalist from the Marine Corps will be announced on February 9th. nothing to do now ..... but wait

02-09-2012, 11:41 AM	#22
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	Results are in Forum Friends, My daughter just called me to tell me she did not win, but came is a close... and I mean real close second.... less than 1 % delta in total votes between first and second place. I want to thank all of you who voted for her, it meant a lot to me The support my wife and I have received from forum friends, especially during the many Iraq and Afghanistan deployments of my son and son-in-law and now with my daughters quest to be the Marine Corps Military Spouse of he Year is greatly appreciated. Winni-Retired

02-09-2012, 12:52 PM	#24
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Sir, I believe the honor was ours! Thanks for your service, your childrens's service, and the ability to do something constructive for your daughter.

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02-09-2012, 07:25 PM	#25
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 831 Thanks: 256 Thanked 671 Times in 242 Posts	A very special honor ! I also voted for your daughter Carrie. While she may not have one the "big" contest, I can assure you she won the hearts of all of us. I nominate and suspect she can be declared the unanimous FIRST winner of "The Winnipesaukee Forum US Marine Corp. Spouse of the Year". Maybe she can make Forum Fest some year and we an give her an official winner certificate !!! God bless all who serve and their families who are such vital links to their well-being.

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02-09-2012, 08:05 PM	#26
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Proud to have voted.....she is winner in every way.Thanks for sharing with the forum and thanks for your service