Hero lost but not forgotten [1st Lt. Shaun Blue, USMC]

Christian Science Monitor ^ | April 16, 2008 | Luke S. Larson

[PurpleMan]

On the drive the other lieutenant and I decided that although the rest of the country might not care the people in the small towns do care and definitely appreciate the military's sacrifice. That day in Munster, I was proud to be a Marine and proud to be an American.

[IGOTMINE]

Thank God we still make such men.

[Bahbah]

It’s painful to know that any of them spend one minute thinking that we don’t care or understand.

[Chgogal]

This is a beautiful memorial from one Marine to the other.

USMCPop, this is a special ((((PING))) just for you. I have not forgotten your son.

Everyone else, this is such a wonderful memorial to one of our Marines, please take time to read it.

Thank you Purpleman for posting this.

[freema]

Thank you so much for this ping, Chgogal.

Between the Blue Bronze of this Marine, and his gramp here- and today’s Army Chorus’ performance of the Battle Hymn of the Republic for the President and the Pope, I’m mopping up the floor tonight for it’s full of tears.

It’s got me missing my Dad, a luxury I rarely afford myself. I’ve been needin’ a good cry, anyway. Just can’t open that flood gate any ol’ time : )

[CDB]

Thanks for the ping, Chgogal, and thanks for the post, Purpleman.

RIP, LT Blue. A natural leader—from a SMALL TOWN, too.

[Chieftain]

Rest In Peace, Lt Blue. Semper Fidelis.

[PsyOp]

Standing his post in Heaven now.

[tioga]

RIP