Having read what you wrote it has to be said you did so in such a way that those like myself who have not experienced the bond of comradeship in a close knit unit in combat, could somewhat understand why men like yourself were able to fight for and preserve the freedom we enjoy today. Also it puts the words SEMPER FI into context, Always Faithful!

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WHEN YOU GO HOME, TELL THEM OF US AND SAY, FOR YOUR TOMORROW,WE GAVE OUR TODAY. Epitaph on the Kohima memorial .