“I know Michael's fellow Marines and his family will forever cherish the memory of their comrade, son, brother, husband and father. His tremendous capacity for love shaped their lives. We will never forget him.”
Mike DeWine
“The primary purpose of the league is to support the U.S. Marine Corps and the families of Marines who are serving. With a large group of Marines in harm's way, we have been called on to take a more active role in the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and other community projects.”
David Jackson
“As our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines defend the nation, ... they must know that their country will never abandon them, that we will spare no effort to bring them home. This is our sacred trust we owe to those who serve.”
Jerry Siegel
“I think they were trying to send a signal to young Marines that if they go, they will be followed to their graves by the Marine Corps.”
Louis Font
“I'm relieved that the state of the Marines' readiness will remain high.”
Susan Davis
“[Another 400 Marines will return to Britain from the training exercises,] but will be held at a high readiness, ... This arrangement will permit us to rotate companies aboard ship and so guarantee the whole Commando remains fresh and fully prepared for operations.”
Adam Ingram
“The relationship between my family and the Mariners' family has been amazing. Our relationship is not over, just changing. I look forward to staying involved in some way, shape or form in the years to come.”
Dan Wilson