I miss my brother Jack. He had many qualities I have always admired. Jack was a great U.S. Marine and the reason I joined the Marine Corps.
Jack was very independent as a teenager. He didn’t finish high school. Instead, he enlisted in the Marines as soon as he was old enough. A vibrant and handsome young man, he quickly moved up in the ranks, and eventually studied and got his high school GED. He made sergeant while he was stationed at the Marine Corps Air Base in Iwakuni, Japan.
Jack was an immaculate dresser who always took pride in his appearance, and he was a natural leader. His commanding officer took notice of him and recommended him for officer training at Quantico, Virginia. As in everything Jack did, he excelled and upon graduation he was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer where he served until his retirement. My family was so very proud of him.
One other thing - my brother Jack fell in love and they had a handsome son and a lovely daughter. Jack remained married to the same wonderful girl throughout his lifetime here on earth. He has gone to his reward now, and I look forward to seeing him once again in heaven.
I love you Jack. Semper Fi.
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