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“Why did these men fight? The answer is simple. We were ordinary people molded into Marines. The same can be said of those who served in the army. We all had the proper upbringings of common folk, when you have a task to do, you work hard, give it your best and get the job done. We came from different backgrounds; however, we became a team, moving and fighting as if we had known each other all of our lives. All of us have bonded for life and still keep in touch by phone, letters, and visits. If anyone of the second squad needs help you can be sure the rest of the squad would be there. All of those I have kept in touch with have been successful in the life endeavors they chose. "Not one of them is bitter about giving up two years of their life to 'Serve Their Country'" -George E. Krug”

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James Brady
James Brady

James Brady, born on August 29, 1940 and passed away on August 4, 2014, was a former White House Press Secretary in the United States. He served as Press Secretary to President Jimmy Carter in the 1970s and was severely injured in an assassination attempt, which left him wheelchair-bound for the rest of his life. After his recovery, Brady actively advocated for gun control and became a symbol of the gun control movement. more

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