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<p>Please rethink the visit with the recruiter. My son’s best friend from high school was killed in Iraq this Spring. He was the sweetest kid–not the kind of kid you would think would join the Marines. Smart, sweet, kind, and gentle with strong character and integrity. After about 18 months of training, he was sent to Iraq. Within one month, he was sent home in a box. We’re very proud of the person he was and his sacrifice for his fellow marines. !9 years old, stationed at the security gate when a truck full of 2000pounds of explosives decided not to stop. It was a suicide bomber. This boy pushed another marine behind a cement baracade. He and a fellow young marine stood their ground. The truck wouldn’t stop. They maintained their position knowing full well what was going to happen. As the truck headed straight for them, this 19 years shot the driver. The truck blew up. He and the other security guard died. Yet, they saved the lives of 35 fellow marines and 50+ Iraqi soldiers. Is your son committed enough to sacrifice his life? Are you willing to let him go? view the 29 pictures above–you may rethink talking with the recruiter. I’m not against the military. You just need to have a realistic view what it takes to be a soldier.</p>