Quote by Larry Elder

My dad was a Marine. He was one of the Montford Point Marines. Those are the equivalent of the Tuskegee Airmen for Marines. He's a tough, tough guy. When I was 15 we had a fight, and I didn't speak to him for 10 years.

My dad was a Marine. He was one of the Montford Point Marine

Summary

This quote showcases the strained relationship between the speaker and their father, who was a retired Marine. Despite the father's identity as a Montford Point Marine, known for their resilience and fortitude, a confrontation when the speaker was 15 led to a decade-long silence between them. The quote highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the difficulties that can arise within personal relationships, even when individuals possess admirable qualities.

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