USMC standing their ground

[bayonetbrant]

http://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/everybody-should-read-general-john-kellys-speech-about-two-marines-in-the-path-of-a-truck-bomb

Eight years ago, two Marines from two different walks of life who had literally just met were told to stand guard in front of their outpost's entry-control point.

Minutes later, they were staring down a big blue truck packed with explosives. With this particular shred of hell bearing down on them, they stood their ground.

Heck, they even leaned in.

go read the rest

[Barthheart]

 

[Sir Slash]

Should be required reading, reporting, and watching on every TV, radio, and internet device in America. Especially at the beginning and end of every NFL game this weekend. Oh, and somebody should name a base or building somewhere in honor of these two Heroes who are still on duty guarding the Pearly Gates of Heaven.  O0

[steve58]

Incredible read, thanks for posting it.