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    Makin Island Marine Raiders return home.

    I thought this the appropriate place to post this.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=C6f_FvZpm3g
    This is quite touching and makes me proud to be in the same country as the few,the proud,the Marines. It is also a fitting tribute to those who serve in the branch of the US military tasked with bringing our heros home.
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    Wow, very moving.
    The meek shall inherit the earth when the last soldier leaves it to them in his will.
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    Very moving indeed.
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    Very touching and somber thanks for posting this

    May they rest now, at home with family
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    I knew this would be appricaited here.
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    Additional info on the Marine MIA and KIA is explained below:



    Makin Island raid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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