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A HERO'S BURIAL (Marine killed in Fallujah had courage, charm and a maturity beyond his years)
The Times-Picayune ^
| 11-20-04
| Paul Rioux
Posted on 11/20/2004 4:27:26 PM PST by cpforlife.org
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To: cpforlife.org
McLeese, who joined the Marines in October 2003, could have chosen to stay out of combat as his parents' only son. But relatives said he was deeply affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and was determined to go to Iraq with his unit, the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. RIP Justin
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posted on
11/20/2004 7:50:32 PM PST
by
TheDon
(The Democratic Party is the party of TREASON)
To: cpforlife.org
Sorry. I didn't see your note but my comment was not meant for you, it was meant for the author.
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posted on
11/20/2004 8:00:19 PM PST
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lancer
(If you are not with us, you are against us!)
To: 2ndMostConservativeBrdMember; afraidfortherepublic; Alas; al_c; american colleen; annalex; ...
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:27:59 PM PST
by
Coleus
(Abortion and Euthanasia, Don't Democrats just kill ya! Kill Humans, Save the Bears!!)
To: cpforlife.org; Cannoneer No. 4; TEXOKIE; xzins; Alamo-Girl; blackie; SandRat; Calpernia; SAMWolf; ..
A HERO'S BURIAL
The Covington soldier killed in Fallujah had courage, charm and a maturity beyond his years, a grieving community recalls
When Lance Cpl. Justin Daniel McLeese left for Iraq in June, everyone who knew him was struck by his unshakable confidence that he would make it home.
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:30:57 PM PST
by
Calpernia
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To: cpforlife.org
Many well deserved prayers for a special fallen hero!
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:41:58 PM PST
by
TAdams8591
(BORK SPECTER!!!)
To: cpforlife.org
Prayers UP for this great American hero!
God Bless his family.
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:48:22 PM PST
by
clee1
(Islam is a deadly plague; liberalism is the AIDS virus that prevents us from defending ourselves.)
To: matchwood
Amen!
If this Nation is as screwed up as it sometimes seems; if it is as screwed up as the Liberals would have you believe....
Where in the world do these outstanding young men come from?
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:50:26 PM PST
by
clee1
(Islam is a deadly plague; liberalism is the AIDS virus that prevents us from defending ourselves.)
To: cpforlife.org; Calpernia
Rest In Peace, Lance Cpl. Justin Daniel McLeese 
Prayers being said for his family and friends at this time of loss and sorrow.
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:51:47 PM PST
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: radu
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posted on
11/20/2004 9:53:26 PM PST
by
Calpernia
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To: cpforlife.org
The words of retired Archbishop Hanna remind me (to my sudden amazement) that thus far, American clergy has stayed out of the Iraq War. Involvement may be just around the corner though: it was just at about this stage in the Vietnam War that ministers, preachers, etc. started to get vocal and lend their voices to the anti-war movement.
In this conflict all we've heard from are the usual suspects, like Falwell and Robertson, who are always called upon to contribute their pov on any and everything political.
To: cpforlife.org
Prayers for the family.
Thank you for your sacrifice!
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posted on
11/20/2004 11:13:20 PM PST
by
jan in Colorado
(I'm not opinionated, I'm Just Always "Right "!)
To: cpforlife.org
Rest in peace. May God comfort your family and friends in their grieving.
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posted on
11/20/2004 11:16:00 PM PST
by
TChris
(You keep using that word. I don't think it means what yHello, I'm a TAGLINE vir)
To: clee1
Where in the world do these outstanding young men come from?
My guess, his parents instilled his values into him. Not always the case, but usually.
Thank you, Lord, for this young marine. Prayers for his family.
To: cpforlife.org
From the article:
"Justin served with honor, courage and integrity," said the Rev. Matthew Clark of St. Joseph Abbey north of Covington. "All who knew him or served with him are continually attesting to this."
It is quite possible that Justin went to St Josephs Abbey to reflect and pray and seek guidance.
The Benedictines have very wonderful prayer services and a very beautiful Church. The young man may have received inspiration and some spiritual strength from trips here -- if he did.
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posted on
11/21/2004 3:45:42 AM PST
by
topher
To: Former Military Chick; Grampa Dave; Allegra
Bump...
But this is a special bump for those over in Iraq -- a chance to get some news from home...
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posted on
11/21/2004 3:52:54 AM PST
by
topher
To: TBarnett34; Happy2BMe
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posted on
11/21/2004 5:25:47 AM PST
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MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: TBarnett34
And not sure exactly why, but Old Sarge sent a Freepmail
out and then departed FR 2 weeks ago.
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posted on
11/21/2004 5:28:15 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: TheDon
I don't think this statement about staying out of combat because of being the only son is true. Because we have an all volunteer armed forces, it's my understanding there are no exceptions like this.
To: Calpernia
He kept his word.
He came home to those he loved and loved him with Honor.
May the Lord Bless You and Keep You and Be with you Always.
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posted on
11/21/2004 5:45:54 AM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: cpforlife.org
Heavenly Father, we return with tear-stained hearts to thank You that such overwhelming grief will be sustained by the God of All Comfort. If it were not so, O God, none could survive the loss of beloved son and brother and friend. Your Grace upon this country is written in the sacrifice of blood, as it was in the Sacrifice of Your Son, that we might pass from life to Life Everlasting.
Thank You that You have promised a time when wars will cease ... until such time, Merciful Father, our hearts break that Justin's earthly life has ended. Remember those whose lives have been touched because he lived ... remember those who breathe free because he died. Draw many grieving hearts unto Yourself, for in You is Eternal Life. In the Name of Jesus, Amen ...
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posted on
11/21/2004 6:15:06 AM PST
by
Pegita
('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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