I knew him when he was a captain at Echo 2/1 and he was so much larger than life that each time I see a memorial for him I can’t believe he’s gone and it hits like the first time.
You were fortunate to know him as a combat leader. I wasn’t so lucky, though I had him as a close mentor and friend. And I agree with you about his legacy.
I have deeply valued hearing about your context and relationship with him as an officer, and as a former SNCO (for context of what I’m about to say), I can see his influence in what shaped you into the officer you became and what you prioritize.
A great man and marine 🙏
He indeed was.
I knew him when he was a captain at Echo 2/1 and he was so much larger than life that each time I see a memorial for him I can’t believe he’s gone and it hits like the first time.
You were fortunate to know him as a combat leader. I wasn’t so lucky, though I had him as a close mentor and friend. And I agree with you about his legacy.
I have deeply valued hearing about your context and relationship with him as an officer, and as a former SNCO (for context of what I’m about to say), I can see his influence in what shaped you into the officer you became and what you prioritize.