'Every Marine Is A Brother Or Sister'
Marine assigned to escort Cpl. Christopher Monahan to New Jersey watches over his family like it's her own
As the two Marines walked soundlessly, single file, to the front of the room, a hush fell over those gathered. Heel to toe, heel to toe, without so much as a creak of a glistening shoe. Only the ticking of a clock broke the silence. At the front of the room, they paused, then turned to face the casket where Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr. was lying in his dress uniform, and slowly saluted him, then turned and went in opposite directions to face the two Marines standing guard over Monahan's body. The four men simultaneously saluted each other, then with an efficiency of movement, the new guards replaced the old. Nearby, US Marine Staff Sgt. Pamela Torres stood by, keeping an eye on the proceedings. It is her responsibility to ensure Monahan…
PAT JENKINS
9:15 am on Friday, December 7, 2012
Sadly another brother Marine passed away doing his duty serving his country. Semper Fi. PFC Jack Jenkins more ›