My friend Theresa Bonopartis has a son, Mike, in the marines.
Very sadly, a marine friend of his, Mike Glover, was recently killed by a sniper in Iraq. As was Glover’s unit commanding officer, Capt. John McKenna IV, shot when he went to his aid. They are both New Yorkers.
Here is the story from the Boston Globe 2 NYC Marines die together in Iraq – Boston.com
NEW YORK –They were both middle class Irish Catholic kids, one from Brooklyn, one from Queens. Both were born with public service in their blood. …
Military officials said Lance Cpl. Michael D. Glover, 28, was hit by sniper fire during a patrol. Capt. John J. McKenna IV, 30, was rushing to his fallen comrade’s side when he was also struck down.
The pair were buried separately in New York in ceremonies laden with pageantry and emotion.
As well as coverage in New York Newsday Slain Marine was inspired to serve by Sept. 11 attacks – Newsday.com.
What’s to say? A great tragedy.
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