Marines, White House Herald Iwo Jima’s 65th Anniversary

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My dad fought with L co 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Div. Battles included Kwajalein-Saipan-Tinian and 1st wave on Iwo.Was a machine gunner always said they were the best years of his life.Miss him greatly and he will always live in my heart.
Bob Ruppert Jr

Bob Ruppert of NY 9:13PM May 08, 2010

he went ashore on the 3rd wave . he was in the 4th marine division . he is still alive 87 years old still tuff as nails.every day i think about how tuff it was for all of them guys how brave how selfless they all were .i thank god every day that iam alive for there sacrifice.for if not for my dad i would not be here today thank you son of edward a. biggs

james biggs of NJ 12:57AM February 27, 2010

GENTLEMEN: FOR GOD'S SAKE, WITH ONLY 9 COMMENTS, CAN'T YOU GET SOMEONE TO CORRECT THE TITLE OF "MARINES AND IWO JIMA". YOU PEOPLE HAVE "MAINES AND IWO JIMA".
PLEASE CORRECT THIS BEFORE SOME IWO JIMA VETERAN SEES IT.
JAMES J. CHICA

JAMES J. CHICA of MN 1:38PM February 24, 2010

we need to remeber our native americans who also made the sacrafice for acountry that treated them so wrong. also our afracan american military who mhave given so much for our freedom

donnie sitton of TX 10:36PM February 23, 2010

God Blessings today and always. Thank you for the courage you
gave to us on this day.
Our children's children need to learn by your example and your courage and wisdom.

Diane of TX 3:29PM February 23, 2010

My Father was 19 when he landed on the 2nd day on Iwo Jima. He never talked about what was happening only the pride of his fellow Marines. I've printed this article and will let him read it this afternoon.

Sandi Corbin of AZ 1:29PM February 23, 2010

To all the men who put their lives on the line during that seige,so that ALL Americans can live in freedom, thank you! When you're called, "The Greatest Generation" it is so true. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
God bless all of you for your courage, bravery and love of country. Your lives bear witness of what all Americans should strive for in their lives.

Valerie Banta of UT 9:24AM February 23, 2010

I am proud to be a member of the U.S.MARINE CORP. Thank God for marines they are the best of the best. P.S. never use the term soldier when referring to the Marines . WE are Marines Not soldiers there is a lot of different.

Sgt, Larry Jordan USMC of SC 9:10AM February 23, 2010

Nothing will ever replace the battle-proven honor and respect these young at heart men earned with their blood, sweat, and courage. Their ageless sacrifice will be remembered by many generations even beyond this century, Lord willing. May God bless each and every one of them...both living and deceased and their families as well.

Randall Laraway of OH 8:09PM February 22, 2010

GENTLEMEN: THE THOUGHT I HAVE AS AN EX MARINE IS WHAT PEOPLE FAIL TO REALIZE IS THAT, AS ALBERT JOSEPH BEDARD WAS 18 YEARS OLD WHEN HE PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF THE FIERCEST BATTLES EVER FOUGHT: ALL OF THESE YOUNG 17-18 YEAR OLD KIDS IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY STAND READY TO DIE, IF NECESSARY, FOR THEIR COUNTRY. THE POINT IS,THEY ARE ONLY YOUNG KIDS DON'T FORGET THAT, JUST YOUNG KIDS....BLESS THEM, BLESS THEM.

JAMES J. CHICA of MN 4:45PM February 22, 2010