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June 13, 2004
From the 1/6 Marines
Chaplain Hoke from the 1/6 Marines had this observation about life on board ship in the Persian Gulf before the Marines landed.
"Even the Navy-side of the 22MEU has been very nice to us in the BLT 1/6 these past few days. I said to some Navy folks the other day, ‘I guess you will be glad to have some extra space on the Wasp and be happy to see us get off.’They responded, ‘No, I will miss the Marines and all I am concerned about is that they all come back in good shape.’ They also said they would be praying for us all.
Just a few minutes ago I was coming back from seeing those Marines who are scheduled to take off today. On my way back I saw a Marine trying to fight his way through a narrow passageway, he had gotten some of his gear stuck on part of the ship. Behind him was a Sailor who reached out to help him. I told the Sailor to stay with the Marine until he got all the way through the passageway.
The Sailor said with great sincerity, ‘ I will and I wish I could go all the way with him.’
Posted by Deb at June 13, 2004 05:37 PM
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