In the Makin assault, Sgt. C. Thompson was the first Marine to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor (posthumously) for his actions in the assault.

Great find Mustang!
GM Roper | Homepage | 04.26.09 - 4:32 pm | #

oh, brother...more Kleenex, please
Z | Homepage | 04.26.09 - 10:22 pm | #

Rest you well, Marines.
You are home now.
Warren | 04.29.09 - 9:20 pm | #

Beautiful. I'm speechless...and tearful.
Leslie | Homepage | 05.19.09 - 8:18 pm | #

I think that is the most moving thing I've seen in a long time. The fact that the old man remembered the Marine Corps Hymn and was there singing it when they were loading the coffins, well that was so moving. Awesome video tribute to the greatness of what the Marines did for the island peoples during WWII. My love and respect always!
HoosierArmyMom | Homepage | 07.10.09 - 10:18 pm | #