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11-14-05, 06:29 PM
"Oldest Post" honors heroes for Marine Corps Birthday
Marine Barracks 8th & I
Story by Cpl. David Revere
MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, Washington DC (Nov. 14, 2005) -- Marines from 8th and I, the Corps’ “Oldest Post,” recognized its mightiest heroes for the 230th birthday of the Marine Corps, Nov. 10.
The day’s events began by honoring every past commandant laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery as well as those at Oak Hill and Congressional cemeteries. Marine Barracks officers placed wreaths over the gravestones with the assistance of Bravo Company Body Bearers, while buglers from the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps played Taps.
The commemoration and remembrance continued with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring more than two centuries of war-fighting valor. Current Construction on the monument did not dampen spirits as Gen. Charles C. Krulak, the 31st commandant, addressed a packed viewing box. “On this day, our hearts should soar to be Marines,” said Krulak, who laid a wreath at the foot of the monument along with Gen. Michael W. Hagee, the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
The celebration culminated with the first-day issue stamp dedication ceremony held at the Barracks in conjunction with the United States Postal Service. The commandant and John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the postal service, unveiled the Distinguished Marines commemorative 37-cent U.S. postage stamps depicting legendary Marines Daniel Daly, John Basilone, John A. Lejeune and Lewis "Chesty" Puller. Family members of the heroes were present at the ceremony which also included a performance by country music singer Aaron Tippin.
While memorable performances are part of the ceremonial mission of the Barracks, these leathernecks understand the Marines they honor are anything but forgettable.
“Our heroes are one of the hallmarks of our Marine Corps,” said Private First Class Nicholas Tandy, who performed in the stamp dedication ceremony as a soprano bugler. “We’ll always be fighting, and we’ll continue to make legends.”
As long as Marines keep pushing forward with uncommon valor to fight this nation’s battles, legends will continue to be born, according to Capt. John. V. Price-Van Cleave, who marched during the Marine Corps wreath-laying ceremony as 1st platoon commander, Bravo Co.
“There were a lot of events going on in the world during the time that men like Chesty Puller and John Basilone served,” said Price-Van Cleave. “We are in another era of conflict, and Marines will continue to rise up.”
Marines give their nation heroes and the ceremonies to honor them, but one question continually remains. Who will rise up and become the next warrior honored at the “Oldest Post” of the Corps?
Ellie
Marine Barracks 8th & I
Story by Cpl. David Revere
MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, Washington DC (Nov. 14, 2005) -- Marines from 8th and I, the Corps’ “Oldest Post,” recognized its mightiest heroes for the 230th birthday of the Marine Corps, Nov. 10.
The day’s events began by honoring every past commandant laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery as well as those at Oak Hill and Congressional cemeteries. Marine Barracks officers placed wreaths over the gravestones with the assistance of Bravo Company Body Bearers, while buglers from the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps played Taps.
The commemoration and remembrance continued with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring more than two centuries of war-fighting valor. Current Construction on the monument did not dampen spirits as Gen. Charles C. Krulak, the 31st commandant, addressed a packed viewing box. “On this day, our hearts should soar to be Marines,” said Krulak, who laid a wreath at the foot of the monument along with Gen. Michael W. Hagee, the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
The celebration culminated with the first-day issue stamp dedication ceremony held at the Barracks in conjunction with the United States Postal Service. The commandant and John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the postal service, unveiled the Distinguished Marines commemorative 37-cent U.S. postage stamps depicting legendary Marines Daniel Daly, John Basilone, John A. Lejeune and Lewis "Chesty" Puller. Family members of the heroes were present at the ceremony which also included a performance by country music singer Aaron Tippin.
While memorable performances are part of the ceremonial mission of the Barracks, these leathernecks understand the Marines they honor are anything but forgettable.
“Our heroes are one of the hallmarks of our Marine Corps,” said Private First Class Nicholas Tandy, who performed in the stamp dedication ceremony as a soprano bugler. “We’ll always be fighting, and we’ll continue to make legends.”
As long as Marines keep pushing forward with uncommon valor to fight this nation’s battles, legends will continue to be born, according to Capt. John. V. Price-Van Cleave, who marched during the Marine Corps wreath-laying ceremony as 1st platoon commander, Bravo Co.
“There were a lot of events going on in the world during the time that men like Chesty Puller and John Basilone served,” said Price-Van Cleave. “We are in another era of conflict, and Marines will continue to rise up.”
Marines give their nation heroes and the ceremonies to honor them, but one question continually remains. Who will rise up and become the next warrior honored at the “Oldest Post” of the Corps?
Ellie