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
21 posted on 11/20/2004 7:50:32 PM PST by TheDon
(The Democratic Party is the party of TREASON)
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.
38 posted on 11/21/2004 5:32:24 AM PST by Ray'sBeth