I don't know this guy, but I sure wished I did.
FYI, Sunday I did a little bit of work at the local gun show and I met a Combat Vet, Army Special Forces, he was in 23 years and was medically retired at 100% disability.
He has more than one purple heart and was awarded the Bronze Star in Desert Storm.
He's has a condition similar to blood poisoning due to schrapnel in his legs and has had 11 operations to date. And is going thru some type of chemotherapy now.
His story and this Marine's are not the exception.