Salute to Service: Curtis Marrow Jr.
(WJBF) – It's that time again where we introduce you to our Salute to Service honoree. Each month we spotlight one of our men and women in uniform who continues to make a difference in their community.
We had the honor of speaking with Curtis Marrow Jr. and it's very clear why he's this month's Salute to Service Honoree.
Curtis Marrow served his country and now he serves his community.
'So, I joined the military straight out of high school, 18 years old. I initially joined the United States Marine Corp, I spent eight and a half years in the Marine Corp. My first four years,I did human resources and later on I changed to information technology. Once I got out of the Marine Corp, I was out of there for seven months, then I rejoined the Army in 2007. I joined as an IT specialist and became a cyber network defender and a cyber network security.'
At a young age, he realized college wasn't for him.
'I knew I had a higher calling to serve. I didn't know what that calling was, so rather than go to school and waste time, I decided to go join the military and do something productive with my life.'
It's no surprise now that he's retired, Marrow spends his time helping others.
'Previously, I coached Popwarner Football, Grovetown Warriors for five years, I also coached at the Columbia Parks and Rec department for four years, basketball. I did soccer and I coached the Grovetown Basketball boys as well.'
And that's not all.
'Currently, I'm an army instructor in Grovetown JROTC department. I give back because I know there's a shortage of coaches and mentors in the community and I want to be one of those people who help influence our young people.'
Marrow was thankful when he found out he was receiving the Salute to Service Award.
'First of all, I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and my wife, she's my backbone, and also my church family and all the kids who support me in what I want to do.'
And he has a message for anyone watching.
'Focus on character, more than reputation. Reputation is what people believe you to be, however if your characters are flawed, eventually that flawed character can ruin a reputation. However, if you focus on character, your character travels and your character will build your reputation for what you want it to be.'
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