[Kathy in Alaska]

I was all alone on yesterday's thread.....then I found y'all here and I got to play. Don't forget your kleenex box. "Taking Chance Home" is a very uplifting and informative story.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning fellow cubevillians!

Graduation Day is Friday!

[Fawnn]

Lt. Col. Mike Strobl's account of escorting a fallen soldier to his final resting place is touching on so many levels. Because of the support for our military that he encountered. Because of Lt. Col. Mike Strobl's care and respect in how he went about handling his duties. And for so many other reasons, too.

I was also touched by the Lance Corporal's description of his service -- and his injuries:

...He told of how this Lance Corporal had begged and pleaded with the Battalion surgeon to let him stay with his unit. In the end, the doctor said there was just no way-he had suffered a severe and traumatic head wound and would have to be med’evaced.

That Lance Corporal set aside concern for himself and his injuries and instead was more concerned about his unit. ... Draw from that what conclusions you will....

May U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chance Phelps rest in God's peace.