A Wife Welcomes Her Husband Home from Iraq, at Camp Pendleton in San Diego

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The buses had just arrived at Camp Pendleton carrying our loved ones returning from service in Iraq. In all the confusion of mothers, fathers, wives and children looking for their returning loved one, my nephew's wife finally found her husband. It was truly magical to see this expression of true love. I will never forget this tender moment.

My nephew is part of the U.S. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367), which is is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and is attached to Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). My nephew and many in his squadron returned from service in Iraq on April 27, 2007. It was a joyous day I will never forget.

Below is a link to a very moving patriotic slide show / video from the NYPD.

wwwyoutube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

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BURY ME NEXT TO A MARINE

Bury me next to a Marine,
When my time comes to a end,
So I can spend eternity
Beside my brother and friend.

I’ve served beside them for years,
And they inspired me every day,
They’ve never ask for anything’
So a debt I can never repay.

None of them served for money,
None for glory or fame,
But they’ve served in every clime and place,
Heroes with but one name.

No one will ever out do them,
Their honor is never outdone,
They will go down in history’
As America’s favorite sons.

Marines will never fail you,
And their guard will never cease,
Please bury me next to a Marine,
So I may rest in peace.

Written by Robert L. Owens, a 2nd Class
Corpsman serving with Marines in Iraq.

Taken on: April 28, 2007

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