[A.A. Cunningham]

I think we can excuse the Corporal for saluting uncovered indoors just this once.

Thu Jun 10, 3:32 PM ET

Cpl. James E. Wright salutes the casket of former President Ronald Reagan (news - web sites) in the Capitol Rotunda Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Washington, DC. Wright lost both hands during the war in Iraq (news - web sites). (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

[Ramius]

I simply have no words to express my anguish for this young Marine, nor my pride for what, and who, he is.

Yes, I think I can excuse the uncovered salute.

I continue to stand in awe of the greatness of these young men that we ask so much of. I had my time in uniform, but at a different time, and never had the priviledge of firing a shot in anger.

I will never know if I am made of the stuff that this Marine is made of. I could only have hoped to display the courage that he has.

[Texasforever]

Words fail me.