My cousin Lance Cpl. Richard Warner
My cousin Lance Cpl. Richard Warner
This Memorial Day I honor my cousin, Lance Cpl. Richard Warner, who gave his life for his country on December 13, 2004 in Babil Province, Iraq.
This Memorial Day I honor my cousin, Lance Cpl. Richard Warner, who gave his life for his country on December 13, 2004 in Babil Province, Iraq. Rich was a dedicated Marine who was proud to serve his country. Rich had a soft side, too - while in Iraq he was a pen pal to students at his former grade school, and he wrote to them about the Iraqi children he befriended. I like to believe that message of friendship will stick with both the American and Iraqi children as they grow, and that the next generation will be more open to cross-cultural understanding and friendship. We are so proud of Rich's service and sacrifice, and we will never recover from the devastation of losing him so young. Today we pray for Rich's soul and for a safe return home for his friends and fellow Marines.