"Remains of 13 more World War II Marines Found on Tarawa" Topic
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| Tango01 | 29 May 2016 1:07 p.m. PST |
"The founder of a volunteer group says it has found the remains of 13 more World War II Marines on a Pacific atoll. Mark Noah, head of Marathon, Florida-based History Flight, tells The Associated Press that 12 sets of remains were found on Tarawa between January and March and a 13th set of remains was found this week. The Pentagon's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirms more remains have been found, although it couldn't confirm the number. The agency says it will return the remains to the U.S. this summer. Last year, Honor Flight found the remains of 35 Marines on Tarawa, which is part of the island nation of Kiribati, and the Defense Department found a 36th set…"
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Old Glory  | 29 May 2016 1:41 p.m. PST |
Glad they are bringing oour Marines home to THESE GREAT UNITED STATES where they belong. SEMPER FI.
Regards
Russ Dunaway
Ps. In hind sight it was probably not a good idea to bomb Pearl Harbor. |
| Zargon | 29 May 2016 1:50 p.m. PST |
I can here the dawghouse calling, couldn't you just say "good show" oldglory? Show respect accordingly for the fallen. |
| Old Glory | 29 May 2016 4:02 p.m. PST |
I have nothing but the highest of respect for those fallen Marines!!
Regards
Russ Dunaway |
 StoneMtnMinis  | 29 May 2016 5:07 p.m. PST |
We've been waiting, your native land welcomes you home. Rest Well my Brothers. Dave |
| Zargon | 30 May 2016 1:37 p.m. PST |
Yes maybe its me, we Brits have a dour reserve to our fallen, may yours and all the other fallen rest in peace. A quote that is apt for the Memorial Day period "Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart." --Washington Irving |
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