[RushLake]

Lee Harvey Oswald and the murderer who shot from the tower at UT about 30 years ago were also former Marines. What makes Murtha "extant" is that unfortunately he is still breathing.

Our son, Cpl. RushLake, USMC, is on duty in Iraq, and proud to be serving his country.

[stevem]

What makes Murtha "extant" is that unfortunately he is still breathing.

Indeed. Hence "extant." I find it hard to believe the Marines claim Murtha, although they claim, "There are no former Marines."

You should be proud of your son, and he SHOULD be proud. That's a good thing. I wonder if Murtha's parents were extant whether they would claim to be proud.

[jazusamo]

I want to thank your son and you for his service, RL. I know you’re proud and you have every right to be!

[firefnx]

Please tell your son “thank you for his service” I appreciate what he has to sacrifice to serve. From one marine parent to another....Thank you as well.