As a united states marine I am emotional about this goodbye.

You are my boss. Typically I hate my boss, but you have given me more then any boss I have had in the past. The raises I've received each year from your administration. Every year more laws are passed ensuring I am being taken care of. I am very thankful.

We still don't make much, but every member of the military knows we are doing better then we ever have before.

I'm glad you were president. The last eight years has been tough on my family, but we have become stronger though the trials we have been put through. Is our country a better country?

Our military is a more effective fighting force and more secure. I think the American people have changed.

I joined the military because, I knew I would live in shame if I had not. I don't think everyman should serve in the military, nor do I believe that men who serve are somehow better. I feel let down regardless. Now and then I get an encouraging word for being a marine, but for each time someone thanks me it is off set by an article or news story I read or watch. It is offset by a bar or club turning me away because of a haircut. (Few people will know what I am talking about) I don't think you have changed America Mr Bush, I think we have let ourselves down.

Regardless as a man who works directly for you, I Thankyou.