Turns out this story is from 2012 -- but it is true (as I have Snopes'd it) -- yet I just saw this image on another forum tonight.
With all the stuff that goes on in this world; while it's old news, I just felt the image and inspiring short story were worth sharing...
Although I never served, I'll end with: "Semper Fi".
Old No7
Cody Green, 12, was diagnosed with leukemia. He loved the USMC. He drew strength/courage from them. When he got an infection that attacked his brain, the Marines wanted to show him how much they respected his will to live/strength/honor/courage. They gave him Marine Navigator Wings and named him an honorary member of the USMC.
For one Marine, that wasn’t enough. That night, before Cody passed away, he took it upon himself to stand guard at Cody’s hospital door all night long, 8 hours straight.
Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
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Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
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Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
Salute! That was a caring gesture. Is there any question about that Marine's reason for being a warrior?
D. Brian Casady
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Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
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Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
I wish I could find that Marine and shake his hand. A little misty here all of the sudden.
a Pennsylvanian who has been accused of clinging to my religion and my guns......Good assessment skills.
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Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
That was a job well done.
JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
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Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
President Reagan ( God rest his soul) once said " Most people go through their lives wondering if they made a difference. Marines never have to ask that question."
I was Army, but I will gladly yield the way to anyone wearing the eagle globe and anchor.
I was Army, but I will gladly yield the way to anyone wearing the eagle globe and anchor.
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Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
Whatever you do always give 100%........... unless you are donating blood.
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Now, THAT's a Marine ! ! !
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Now, THAT's a Marine ! ! !
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Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
Simply the best there is.