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As I waited for his body to pass as it was being transported to the funeral from the airport, I realized it was the local Marine I had read about, and I felt ashamed I didn't even remember his name. We both graduated from the same high school. When my nephew wanted to join the Army like his uncle(me), I told him to go all the way and be a Marine, knowing it was a special status for a Soldier.

The dithering, changing the rules of engagement to the enemies advantage, you just wonder if this the best we can do to win. Yes, I do mean this to be a swift kick, I want results, not big talk. His family and friends along with all the other Military families and friends deserve to have the confidence we are doing the best to support their missions, be it in a Humvee attacked by an IED that was probably manufactured in Iran, or a support Troop just arriving for a tour of duty.

May the young man rest in peace, and we enjoy the freedom he wanted for us. May the Troops on the ground be given the victory they have worked so hard for, and thank you folks for all your support for the Troops.

1 posted on 04/09/2010 5:37:01 PM PDT by Son House
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To: Son House


REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!





L/Cpl Justin J. Swenson, USMC, KIA Afghanistan 10NOV2009

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)


Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps





Lamh Foistenach Abu!
2 posted on 04/09/2010 5:40:18 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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