The long road home...

United States Marine Corps casket bearers navigate rocky terrain to deliver the remains of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., to his gravesite during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejuene, N.C. The casket bearers were all members of Operation Onward Liberty, a U.S. military mentor mission that is building capacity within the Armed Forces of Liberia.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Mark Lazane)

My heart goes out to his family.  But while they grieve they should be proud.  They raised a young man that was brave enough to do what few in his adopted country would.  First he volunteered to join the US Marine Corps, then he went to combat.

Not to sound morbid, but I'm also proud of my Marine Corps.

They kept the promise.

The US Marines...of all nationalities...from all walks of life.