For the Families of Fallen Marines

[wrbones]

For some of us, it's about that time of year again when we get to remembering our fallen brothers. I wrote the following awhile back for some Marine family members who lost their Marine son in an accident. It has brought some little comfort to others as well....

These are my words. Use them freely....


For the Families of Fallen Marines



There will never be anything anyone can do to mitigate the loss of a loved one. All we can do is to be there. One thing to keep in mind, as high brow and prideful as it might seem, is that as a Marine, they?ll never be forgotten. Individual names will fade with time, people will all leave us in time and their memories will go with them when they move on to better things. We often say of fallen Marines, that they have gone on ? To guard Heaven?s Gates? or they?ve been ?transferred to Chesty's Command.? We know where Marines go when they leave us. We drink to their memory. We remember our Brothers and Sisters. In time we will be gone, and our memories with us. Take this comfort with you as you mourn your losses. The United States Marine Corps will never be forgotten. Your Brothers and Sisters will therefore, never be forgotten. Your Sons and Daughters will never be forgotten. Your Fathers and Mothers will never be forgotten. They have passed into the legend and myth that is the United States Marine Corps. They will be remembered with the likes of Pharaoh?s Army, the Hordes of the Khans, Alexanders Armies, and the Legions of Rome. Other armed forces across the length of time will be remembered as being less than our equals. Your loved ones have been a part of something special. Something that cannot readily be conveyed by mere words. It is scant comfort in this present time, but it is a source of quiet pride to those who understand. A Marine will live forever. God will not abandon those who have been willing to sacrifice so much for others. Your son, and the sons and daughters of so many others will certainly never be forgotten, here on earth or before the throne of God. They are only words, but they are all I presently have to offer. Be at peace, Mother. Be at peace Father. Be you all at peace, for your family member will most certainly guarding Heaven?s Gates upon your own arrival there in the fullness of time. Semper Fidelis, Marine family. Be Proud.

[the humper]

look around, don't see them, do you!! They are the families that were never to be as THEY gave their all before they could come back to establish their own families. They are NEVER forgotten!! And you can bet, there is one good job being done, guarding the gates, if Chesty' is still in charge. And I have no doubt that he isn't, cause when I knew him, he was in his last regimental command and, as always, doing one helluva job.
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