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Posted on 10/20/2009 8:52:50 AM PDT by Callahan
With political and public attention once again focused on the sacrifices made by our military in Afghanistan, it's more important than ever to remember American heroes who set an example for us all. In this first cradle-to-grave biography of Colonel John W. Ripley, author Norman Fulkerson tells the extraordinary life story of a Marine Corps hero of legendary stature; the selfless leader of combat troops and embodiment of "Semper Fi."
"If a young officer or Marine ever asks what is the meaning of Semper Fidelis," Col. Ripley once told a friend, "tell them my story."
This is his story!
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God Bless Our Troops; American patriots one and all.
Amen to that!
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Col Ripley several years ago with my newly minted Plebe. Col Ripley was a giant among giants. His wife, Moline, passed away only a month ago. They both will be sorely missed by the USNA community. I know John Ripley is watching over his men and smiling. We will be giving this book for Christmas gifts.
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