Pete and Lisa Chartier 2003 Sergeant Peter J. Chartier

“Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.” - Ronald Reagan

It's Been A Long Time Since He Left

Paul and Sue picked up Ralph and Alyce from LAX and drove to Camp Pendleton to meet Pete and Lisa, It is mid-October 2008.

Chartier's go to Camp Pendleton
Hugs all around!

Chartiers to California to see Pete
"He doesn't look too banged up after his third tour"

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Alyce and Lisa finally get to say hello

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Father and Son

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Pete, where are your sun glasses

Chartiers to California to see Pete
"Look, he has a little tummy this time!  Hewas not starved"

Chartiers to California to see Pete
The Chartier "pudge"

Chartiers to California to see Pete
At the beach house where they will visit for three days

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Bare feet and soft sand

Chartiers to California to see Pete
The ocean is 200 feet away

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Old baldy was at the festivities

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Alyce and Sue share stories of good times gone bye

Chartiers to California to see Pete
Wine, beer and the beach... What else does one need?

Chartiers to California to see Pete
"It's good to be home"

Chartiers to California to see Pete
OK, what's for dinner?

The Party Gets Underway

The party begins
Gladstone's in Log Beach, Pete's favorite

The party begins
Alyce, Lisa, and Pete

The party begins
Sue, Zack, and his new girl Rbecca!

The party begins
Mitch and Greg duke it out!

The party begins
Dave and Ralph

The party begins

The party begins

The party begins

The party begins

The party begins

The party begins
Justyn and Greg