“The 83-year-old made the trip so that he could say goodbye to his dear friend who was dying.”
Outstanding, Marine.
Nice. But sergeants aren’t officers. Of course, we should be grateful the reporter got their branch right.
The pictures will bring tears to your eyes
Mr. Cox’s uniform fits him well. Poignant photos.
Marble Mountains, Vietnam.
I remember the battles there. Those 2 marines were in the air, while my tank battalion was doing battle on the ground.
I remember those battles well.
A great many friends of mine died there.
Semper Fi.
After all the sex news today, I read “dress blues” as blue dress.
I’m glad the Daily Mail picked it up...was a U.S. paper too busy with celebrities and their drama, I suppose?
Now, the road all warriors come,
Shoulder-high we bring you home.
And set you at your threshold down,
Townsmen of a stiller town.
He’s looking sharp.
Speer Fi
This reminds me I’ve a few graves that I promised to poor beer on.
Thanks for sharing this. The article got all blurry at the end there.
One of the greatest privileges I had was meeting at the Springfield Oregon Veterans Parade a Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant in the service dress blues he wore on his last day of active duty. He enlisted in the Corps in 1936. He said his proudest time was getting his entire unit back from the Chosin Reservoir.
“Semper Fidelis” defined perfectly.
And we have an asshole like Al Franken taking up news space!
Beautiful, poignant story. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you for posting this beautiful story. We just buried my father on Wednesday...Air Force, Korean War. Dad made the decision to be buried in a military cemetery this spring when his cancer became more aggressive. I am so glad he did. Watching the flag folding, Taps, and presentation to my mother is something I will not forget.