Posted on Dec 19, 2021
Berks Marine returning home for the holidays gets a big surprise
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When Lance Cpl. Taj Misner walked through the doors of Mission BBQ on Saturday afternoon, he thought he was the one delivering the surprise.
It had been 273 days since he left for Marine Corps boot camp, since he had last set foot in Berks County.
Misner thought that his coming home for the holidays was going to be a big reveal for his family and friends who had gathered inside the Wyomissing restaurant. Turns out, another plan was afoot.
As the 21-year-old Marine milled about and chatted, he was approached by a woman who asked him to come stand by the door. Misner complied.
It had been 273 days since he left for Marine Corps boot camp, since he had last set foot in Berks County.
Misner thought that his coming home for the holidays was going to be a big reveal for his family and friends who had gathered inside the Wyomissing restaurant. Turns out, another plan was afoot.
As the 21-year-old Marine milled about and chatted, he was approached by a woman who asked him to come stand by the door. Misner complied.
Berks Marine returning home for the holidays gets a big surprise
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Now this is awesome!
In a booming voice, Bartal announced to the restaurant that Misner has successfully completed the criminal justice program. Then, he reached out and handed the Marine his diploma.
A faint smile could just barely be detected on Misner’s face.
After the impromptu ceremony, Misner admitted that stony demeanor masked what he was really feeling inside.
He said he got a wonderful education at BTI, that he put in a lot of hard work while there. And he credited Bartal and his other instructors for helping to mold him into a “mentally developed person.”
“Not being able to have that ceremony with them, it does leave you a little empty inside,” he said. “But this more than makes up for it.”
In a booming voice, Bartal announced to the restaurant that Misner has successfully completed the criminal justice program. Then, he reached out and handed the Marine his diploma.
A faint smile could just barely be detected on Misner’s face.
After the impromptu ceremony, Misner admitted that stony demeanor masked what he was really feeling inside.
He said he got a wonderful education at BTI, that he put in a lot of hard work while there. And he credited Bartal and his other instructors for helping to mold him into a “mentally developed person.”
“Not being able to have that ceremony with them, it does leave you a little empty inside,” he said. “But this more than makes up for it.”
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I also love it took place in a Mission BBQ Restaurant they are the real deal!
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