Celebrating the life of a World War II veteran
 

Celebrating the life of a World War II veteran

06-18-2012 05:00 PM

MCB QUANTICO, Va. (June 15) -- A memorial service was held Friday for retired Col. Richard Rothwell at the Marine Corps Memorial Chapel. Family members and friends came to celebrate the life of Rothwell. “I think my father would be surprised if he knew this ceremony was happening today,” said Charles J. Rothwell. “I never thought of my father as a hero; he just did his duty.” Rothwell was...

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