Fallen Marine Leaves Behind Moving Message of Hope

[RichM]

Here's an incredibly moving story I saw today on TheBlaze.com

‘I Know That it Was All Worth It’: Fallen Marine Leaves Behind Moving Message of Hope Posted on February 5, 2012 at 4:35pm by Christopher Santarelli.

I'm not pasting any of the coverage, but I want to concentrate on the substance of this Marine's letter, written to his family to be delivered in the event of his death...

"My death did not change the world; it may be tough for you to justify its meaning at all. But there is a greater meaning to it. Perhaps I did not change the world. Perhaps there is still injustice in the world. But there will be a child who will live because men left the security they enjoyed in their home country to come to his. And this child will learn in the new schools that have been built. He will walk his streets not worried about whether or not his leader’s henchmen are going to come and kidnap him. He will grow into a fine man who will pursue every opportunity his heart could desire. He will have the gift of freedom, which I have enjoyed for so long. If my life buys the safety of a child who will one day change this world, then I know that it was all worth it.

Semper Fidelis means always faithful. Always faithful to God, Country and Corps. Always faithful to the principles and beliefs that guided me into the service. And on that day in October when I placed my hand on a bible and swore to defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic, I meant it.”

Rest in Peace, SGT William Stacey. May your words in your family's time of loss comfort them and inspire a generation who lack the understanding of the measure of a true hero. You are a Hero, Marine. Thank you.

 

[hurley431]

That paragraph literally portrays the entire spirit of a true American war-fighter. Sgt Stacey, you are a true warrior. Semper Fi, rest in peace.

 

[MrsWildweasel]

RIP Marine.

 

[dustoff22]

Profound to say the least. Rest in peace SGT Stacey.

 

[Rockrivr1]

Great words from a honorable man and soldier. I hope it's meaning is not lost to those that lead us......

RIP SGT Stacey

 

[Bolio]

RIP Marine.

Semper Fi...

 

[OB1Kenobi]

RIP SGT.

 

[JFR2]

Welled up a little bit right there.
RIP.

-JR

 

[SSW]

My hats off, ever continuing thanks, unwavering support, respect and admiration go out to all our Military and thier families!!

Rest in Peace, SGT William Stacey, God Speed!!

 

[Ink]

Rest in Peace, SGT William Stacey.