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A Marine stands guard while a brave young child dies
Linkedin.com ^ | 09/07/2016 | Puppage

Posted on 09/07/2016 11:06:05 AM PDT by Puppage

“Every now and then, in the middle of the constant barrage of crap that’s just pissing us all off these days, we come across a story, a feat, an event that just makes us stop in our tracks. This was one for me.

“Cody Green was a 12-year kid in Indiana who was diagnosed with leukemia at 22 months old. He loved the Marines, and his parents said he drew strength and courage from the Marine Corps as ... he bravely fought the battle into remission three times. Although he was cancer-free at the time, the chemotherapy had lowered his immune system and he developed a fungus infection that attacked his brain. Two weeks ago, as he struggled to fend off that infection in the hospital, the Marines wanted to show how much they respected his will to live, his strength, honor and courage. They presented Cody with Marine navigator wings and named him an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps.

“For one Marine, that wasn't enough ... so that night, before Cody Green passed away, he took it upon himself to stand guard at Cody's hospital door all night long, 8 hours straight.

“Nowhere on the face of this planet is there a country so blessed as we to have men and women such as this.



TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: cancer; child; duty; guard; honor; leukemia; marine; marines; respect; usmc
God bless this child and the wonderful Marines!
1 posted on 09/07/2016 11:06:05 AM PDT by Puppage
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To: Puppage

Semper Fi, and God bless.


2 posted on 09/07/2016 11:08:03 AM PDT by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: Blue Jays

Heard about this story a few weeks ago.
Definitely a classy act to help this young kid.

3 posted on 09/07/2016 11:11:48 AM PDT by Blue Jays
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To: Puppage

Semper fi, Troop.

It’s reassuring to know there are still a few who take the concept of honor seriously.


4 posted on 09/07/2016 11:14:24 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: Puppage
Somehow my screen's getting blurry.My aunt,who was a Marine during WW II,died a few years ago.During her wake two female Marines,both obviously elderly,stood guard on each side of her casket in their dress uniforms.Powerful isn't the word for it.
5 posted on 09/07/2016 11:14:27 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (In Today's America Feelings Are The New Truth)
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To: Puppage

During the Olympics, there was a US javelin tosser who stopped in the middle of a sprint, dropped his javelin and turned to salute the flag during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner for a medal ceremony. This Olympian was a member of the US armed forces.

Social media was abound with criticism for this practice, belittling it as “blind devotion” and equating it to fascism. Then I read stories like this and see that Marine standing at attention, paying respects to a child, and I remember why we have the best military and the best country on this planet. It’s not about blind devotion, it’s about a passionate embrace of everything for which American stands.


6 posted on 09/07/2016 11:17:02 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: Puppage

If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.


7 posted on 09/07/2016 11:18:04 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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To: Puppage

I’m in constant amazement at the quality of people this nation can produce. God bless Sgt.Dolfin, now the angels stand guard over Cody Green.


8 posted on 09/07/2016 11:18:19 AM PDT by LouieFisk
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To: rarestia
It’s not about blind devotion, it’s about a passionate embrace of everything for which American stands.

Amen to that!

9 posted on 09/07/2016 11:19:38 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Puppage

Fuller reportage here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2138308/Heartbreaking-story-terminally-ill-boy-12-marine-honour-guard-hospital-night-died.html


10 posted on 09/07/2016 11:20:41 AM PDT by LouieFisk
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To: Puppage

This is so touching.
The child was special, and the Marines are special.
What else is there to say.


11 posted on 09/07/2016 11:21:18 AM PDT by Verbosus (/* No Comment */)
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To: Gay State Conservative

For sure, this article needs a hanky alert.


12 posted on 09/07/2016 11:21:21 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: rarestia

My iPad screen blurred too. Awesome story about your Aunt. Honor does lift the spirit!


13 posted on 09/07/2016 11:22:15 AM PDT by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: Puppage
Here's the more in depth article from 2012.......

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/05/a-young-12-year-old-boy-dying-of-cancer-becomes-an-honorary-marine/

14 posted on 09/07/2016 11:26:30 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (If only Hillary had married OJ instead......)
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To: Puppage

Blurry screen Bump!


15 posted on 09/07/2016 11:27:45 AM PDT by PROCON ("Lock Her Up! Lock Her Up!")
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God bless this child, his family and the Marines guarding over him!


16 posted on 09/07/2016 11:31:36 AM PDT by Maverick68 (p)
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To: Puppage

Thank you, Marines.


17 posted on 09/07/2016 11:46:50 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Puppage

Very touching. The Marine gave both young Cody Green and his family a wonderful gift with his vigil.

My gratitude and respect to the Marines for all they did for this boy.


18 posted on 09/07/2016 11:47:15 AM PDT by sockhead
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To: Puppage

Semper Fi Devil Pup, may you rest in peace.


19 posted on 09/07/2016 12:43:10 PM PDT by major_gaff (University of Parris Island, Class of '84)
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