[BluH2o]

Remember the date well. I was in the Marine Corps on a training exercise in Vieques PR. Heard the news on a transistor radio, informed some of my buddies of the tragic news and also informed the Gunnery sergeant in charge of our section. He had tears in his eyes when he heard the news. Up to that point I didn't have any feelings one way or the other where “Gunny” was concerned ... after his display of emotion my respect for him increased significantly.

[oh8eleven]

Remember the date well. I was in the Marine Corps on a training exercise in Vieques PR.
I remember it well too. Was home on leave post ITR, on my way to arty school, then VN.
Later, I got to Viegues via BLT 2/6. "Looooved" Garcia.
Semper Fi ...