Resident and Business Testimonials

We have had two Camp Pendleton marines working for us at our home for the last 5 weeks.

We have owned our own service businesses for over 20 years.

If we could have had employees like these two men at our different businesses, we would have been thrilled.

Our point is:  We ARE THRILLED we these two service men.

They show up on time. They speak perfect English. They are hard-working, they are CLEAN and they clean up after each work period.

They are happy and appreciative of the opportunity!

They gladly work for us for $8.00 an hour- doing everything. Weeding, planting, painting, staining, electrical work etc.

They don't blast rap music and they DON'T WASTE TIME. They are here to do a job-and that is what they do.

They arrive on time- they do their job- and they leave. We don't worry about things going missing- or being broken.

My husband and I have had no sons, however, if we could have- nothing would have made us prouder then two fine young men such as these.

THANK YOU- for coming up with this idea- and your websites. We tell everyone we know. These guys are going to be kept as busy as they'd like!

Sincerely;
Ron & Dee N.

We've hired help several times through your site, it has been an excellent resource, and we've been thrilled with the guys we've hired.
It's a good thing you're doing…
Thanks for doing it.
Best,
Megan & Jeff

Good morning!

Thanks for putting the ad on your website for me. A young Marine called this morning and will be here tomorrow! He was the first call. So, please remove the ad-- and thank you so much again.

What a wonderful program. It should be in the headlines of all newspapers and on TV.

Marie Forbes

I am so excited to have found your website.  I read about you in the North County Times and knew that this was where our company wanted to look for our employees. 

Powerhouse Plus is looking forward to working with you in the future.

Best regards,
Jean

Thanks for taking the time to talk on the phone. I will be praying for God's
continued blessing on all that you are doing. I will call for an update and
stay in touch. May God encourage you as you serve Him!

Mark B
Calvary South

County

Just wanted to let you know how thrilled I am that you have created this fabulous resource to connect people like me, an older single woman, to able Marines who are willing to do small jobs (and big jobs) that are hard for me to do.  Harold came and painted the inside of my garage, put up a curtain rod and is coming back to put
in window locks and hang closet doors for me.  He said he'd also remove a little tree in my front yard and do some other yard work. Thank you so much for making this web site available.  It is very heartening to be able to help the Marines, while at the same time they are helping me!  I'm telling all my senior friends about this.

Meredith
Vista, CA

Hi Mark and Victoria,  Just saw the article about your enterprise of the front page of NC times.  Great PR.  Also wanted to let you know that the job I posted was quickly filled by two nice young guys (they are all nice aren't they) and after three evenings at our house they did all the tasks we asked for and were unfailingly pleasant and willing.  Now I am trying to decide whether to contact them again or give someone else an opportunity for any future jobs. 
We were very satisfied. 
Cheryll P

What a great site.  Thank you it's a great resource!  I just posted a job for a sitter for my dad.  Hopefully I will get a nice marine or spouse to sit with him until I get home from work in the evenings. 

Mark / Tori,

There are many things that would benefit all that participate in the site. 
I foresee the site becoming a regular tool for Marines to better supplement
their incomes.

I want to thank you for this great opportunity.  I just returned from Interviewing a great young Marine who will be perfect to allow me to open my Boys & Girls Club on weekends to get more youth off the street. 
Thank you so much for this site!
Peggy R
Retired Marine!

My hats off to you for what you are doing. I am a former Marine and think it is a great idea. Just posted a job on the site and plan more in the future. I only see two supporters of your site. Is this correct? If so what do you charge for advertising a
company. I am the sales manager for Realty Executives and would like to contribute. Keep up the great work.

Chuck M

This site is a wonderful idea.  My husband and I live in R. H. Senior Homes.  We have a
number of residents here in need of part time help from time to time.  The need varies from gardening, home repairs, painting, running errands, someone to take them grocery shopping or appointments to doctors, etc.  Individuals to help out in the home - cleaning, making meals, etc.   We have a number of residents here who are retired Marines and therefore would like to support other Marines who would like extra part time work. -- Anyway, think you are doing a terrific job and we will let residents of our community know about your service.

 Mark and Tori,

I wrote you months back saying thank you for your site and now am writing to tell you about the great Marines that helped me last weekend.

I had to move and two Marines named Zach (Sgt) and Owen (Cpl) came to my rescue. They were very professional and hard working, as I knew they would be. I live in San Clemente so it was a decent drive for them and they pulled through tremendously. I could not have done it without them.

I was thinking, if it wasn't too difficult, to have a thank you section where "employer" posts feedback about their interactions. Just food for thought. I would have definately taken the time to thank those guys in words.

Thanks again.

S/F
Tim

I just wanted to thank you so very much for starting this wonderful program!! 

I listed a job this morning and have received so many offers that I actually had to apoligize for not being able to hire them all!!  I hired 2 different guys and they were amazing workers!!  They came prepared to work and they didn't stop till the job was done!!  We are very, very pleased with the whole experience and I wouldn't hesitate to use your service again and again.

I have emailed everybody I know and have recommended your website to them all.

We all talk about wanting to do something for our wonderful troops and now we feel we have made a difference. 

Sincerely,
Bruce & Sue N

Hello,
I noticed your bumper sticker on a car today and checked out your web site. I think that the concept is great and wish you success. I do not have any positions to fill in my company at this time, but will keep you in mind when needed.
All the best,

Janette N., Owner
Intuitive Surface Technology,Inc
www.intuitivesurfacetech.com

What a great site.  Thank you it's a great resource!  I just posted a job for a sitter for my dad.  Hopefully I will get a nice marine or spouse to sit with him until I get home from work in the evenings. 

Also, I'd like to get a quote for carpet cleaning please contact me. 
Thanks Robin

Dear Mark,

God bless you and your bride. Your doing the Lord's work. I'll mention in you my column this Friday.

"Action" Jack McClendon
The Jack List column
Today's Local News

Hi Mark and Victoria,  Just saw the article about your enterprise of the front page of NC times.  Great PR.  Also wanted to let you know that the job I posted was quickly filled by two nice young guys (they are all nice aren't they) and after three evenings at our house they did all the tasks we asked for and were unfailingly pleasant and willing.  Now I am trying to decide whether to contact them again or give someone else an opportunity for any future jobs. 
We were very satisfied. 
Cheryll and Mehdi Pakzad  

I read about your web site in the North County Times today and think it is a wonderful idea.  My husband and I live in Rancho Hermosa Senior Homes, a senior community off Rancho Del Oro, just south of Hwy. 76.  we have a number of residents here in need of part time help from time to time.  The need varies from gardening, home repairs, painting, running errands, someone to take them grocery shopping or appointments to doctors, etc.  Individuals to help out in the home - cleaning, making meals,
etc.   We have a number of residents here who are retired Marines and therefore would like to support other Marines who would like extra part time work.

Anyway, think you are doing a terrific job and we will let residents of our community know about your service.
Marge O.

Hi -- Just wanted to let you know we had a great and and quick respone to our posting for ranch work -- keep up the good work!  This is a much appreciated and very helpful site.   I would far prefer to hire one of our local servicemen/women in need as opposed to working with casual day labor who speak limited English and have no transportation (I know this doesn't sound very politically correct, it's just the way I feel).
thanks again,
Robert Styles

It has been said that all it takes to change the world is an idea and the desire to change it. I can not express my appreciation to you for giving small business like myself the ability to hire the occassional helper while helping others to help themselves.

A great idea that will undoubtedly do very well in the future. I will be sure to post my small and casual jobs as the need arises in the future!

Marjorie Brown
grocerysmarts.com

I have another one coming today at 3 and he has worked for me before, works nearby, and altho he has no talent, I like "educating" him as I can do a lot of things, I just am OLD now and have a bad back and appreciate help.  He is very nice, very black, age 21 and appreciates earning $10 an hour and getting off the base.  I am very good to them and give them food, drinks and this one, I gave him a lot of cuttings from some succulents in my yard when he helped with some yard work and put them in a box for him to mail to his mother on the way home.  He loved it .. several varieties .. said his mother loved it. 

He's from Indianapolis so me made me a Colt fan before the playoffs so that was really exciting, but I knew he wouldn't be sober for days and says, and finally he called me to work again.  I trust him and actually most of them I do trust, but there have been incidents .......... and he doesn't smoke which is huge plus and we talk about the war and Bush and politics ........... he is very into physical fitness so he is awesome about moving things ..
Yowza ... Anna

Dear Mark & Tori,
What a great idea!  Thank you so much for your interest in our Marines.  We have posted our first ad on this page and hope to have any more.  Thank you! You both are an inspiration to us all.

Sincerely,
Christy M.
R B Glass & Mirror, Inc.

Would like to say Thank You so very much this will help my husband and myself,we had no ideal what we were going to do as getting people to help us move.Then my husband said he read about a ad in the paper.We have not yet moved but we will on sat 4/9 and I am sure the guys will do a great job.If their is anything I can do to help with your web site please feel to call.
THANK YOU..

My husband and I saw a bumper sticker this weekend advertising your site. It’s a blessing, because he has a couple positions open (www.brighterconceptsinc.com) in Vista . We posted one job on your site and will post more this week. Being an Army Brat, I am a firm believer in supporting the women and men of our Armed Forces. Thank you for having this opportunity for our military!!!

Tabitha C.
Marketing Manager
www.solatube.com

 You guys are great!
I just heard about your site on Rick Roberts show and told all my neighbors. What a great idea (wish I’d had it) you had!  God bless you for taking the time and effort to do this. I’ve been trying to think how to help those great kids and now I can!
Thanks for all you do.
Stewart W.

Hi,

I heard about your website on the Rick Roberts show.  My fiancé and I are homeowners in Clairemont.  We are looking to hire someone to finish a bathroom we just had remodeled on out shoestring budget.  This job would include wallboard repair and painting.  We don't have the money to hire a "professional."  I noticed on your job posting page that it asks for a "company name."   Is this website only for companies?  Or can someone like myself post a job?   My fiancé is disabled so he cannot do manual labor types of jobs.  Also I noticed that your website mentioned specifically North County .  So before I posted this, I wanted to check whether or not it was feasible for me to do so.  Thank you.

p.s.  I think this is a fabulous idea and hope it works out for everyone involved.

Sincerely,
Liz N

I'm a senior citizen widow of a retired sailor, and I love my military.  I often need help with my home maintenance (from getting on a ladder to change a light bulb, through yard work, carpentry, electrical, my computer, etc).  I have a heck of a time getting dependable English-speaking workers to even show up for the agreed appointment.

Thanks for your help.

Roma
San Diego CA 

I like your Idea to help our troops.  I own a small business and also need physical labor help from time to time.  When my daughter was in high school, I would use her friends to help, but they all have their own life's now and it is harder for me to find strong young people to help out.

I was a former Navy Man myself, so I would like to see this expanded for all our local Military people.  I first heard of your site this past weekend listening to a repeat of the Rick Roberts Radio show.

I would like to have an "email me" box added to the forms as well.  That would make it easier for some of the troops to contact us.  I like to use this avenue as well, as I can't always take calls.

Thanks for supporting our Troops
Al S.

Hi there,
Just want to tell you I posted my 1 day job on your site yesterday afternoon
And had my 1st response within an hour and 3 more calls within 24 hours!

This is great.  I appreciate the timeliness and feeling of trust hiring a Marine!

Margriet A.

Mark and Toni,

Just to let you know that over the past 3 months I have hired 5  different marines for occasional work.  4 of the 5 were superb!  One  turned out to be "less than interested."

Wonderful bulletin board service for all!

Andy Rice

Hi Rick,
I wanted to share a great experience I had after you mentioned the www.hiremarines.com website a month or so ago.  Rather than find cheap labor with questionable immigration status, we went to the website, posted a painting job at $12 per hour, and had 8 responses in the first day!  Peter Green was chosen to do our paint job, he worked diligently and precisely this weekend, and we could not have been happier.

It is a good feeling to both help our servicemen directly by providing extra work for them, and knowing that one less illegal alien was hired this weekend.  Let your listeners know, this service works, and works well for both you and your Marine!

Michael B

This is awesome!! It was cool to see you on the NEWS a few weeks ago; good job! My husband did hire a lady from HireMarines.com. She is a wonderful asset. Thank you for letting me know and I will pass this on to my HR department.

God Bless!

Please post the attached endorsement from Senator Morrow on your site at:

I check the new url HirePatriots and noticed that it is till in the works, so if you desire to change the link that is up to you, until than I used the Marine url.

I will be sending out an invitation on next available Capitol Update (either the 22nd or 29th)

Again, I will provide a link to your site to Morrow’s personal page shortly.

Thanks again for everything.

God Bless,
Damon R. Conklin,
Legislative Director 
Office of Senator Bill Morrow

I just wanted to tell you that we used a Cpl. Daniel F, last weekend.  We found him to be most courteous, capable, and a VERY nice young man.  I have told ALL my friends about your service, and they have told all of theirs...what a GREAT idea!  Keep up the good work.

Dee and Bill B.

Mark and Tori Baird,
Hi,

Just wanted to let you know how thrilled I am that you have created this fabulous resource to connect people like me, an older single woman, to able Marines who are willing to do small jobs (and big jobs) that are hard for me to do.  Harold came and painted the inside of my garage, put up a curtain rod and is coming back to put
in window locks and hang closet doors for me.  He said he'd also remove a little tree in my front yard and do some other yard work.

Thank you so much for making this web site available.  It is very heartening to be able to help the Marines, while at the same time they are helping me!  I'm telling all my senior friends about this.

Meredith Van W.