The Gift of ServiceThe greatest gift one can give to another is the gift of service. I do not know who said this but I've heard this saying before. The following is my gift to you; may I honor you and our fellow countrymen and women. I will earn the privilege to wear Eagle, Globe and Anchor for all those that cannot. With all the strength of my fellow Marines, we shall always provide you with the comforting feeling of safety that you have each day. --
Marine LCpl David Fribley, from a letter to his friends and family shortly after he joined the Marines in the wake of the September 11 attacks. LCpl Fribley and eight of his fellow Marines were killed in action on March 23, 2003 in the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq.
