http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/05/09/951/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=951 The Web’s Leading Military Blog Since 2004 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/05/09/951/#comment-38825 Phil Beckwith Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:14:04 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=951#comment-38825 I live in Riverton Wyoming. Way back I sent the orignal copy of the Chance Phelps story with the photos to my son Paul then a USMC Major at Al Asad Air BAse in Iraq. It got passed around and I still have the orignal copy of the magazine. I had the honor of meeting Chance twice when he returned to Dubois prior to his deployment to Iraq. On one occasion I asked him to say hello to my son if they happened to cross paths. Sadly it did not happen. Chance was one of those Maries who was made for the uniform. It fit him perfectly, his stance was Marine and he was so proud of what he was doing. I visited his grave site last summer {07} and it is being maintained reverently. He has a commanding view of the Wind River Valley and of heaven. The town of Dubois is proud of this Marine. We are all proud of him. Thanks to all of you for your heart felt love that you are showing him. All of our military deserve better than what the media is giving them. Phil B. MNC USN RET I live in Riverton Wyoming. Way back I sent the orignal copy of the Chance Phelps story with the photos to my son Paul then a USMC Major at Al Asad Air BAse in Iraq. It got passed around and I still have the orignal copy of the magazine. I had the honor of meeting Chance twice when he returned to Dubois prior to his deployment to Iraq. On one occasion I asked him to say hello to my son if they happened to cross paths. Sadly it did not happen. Chance was one of those Maries who was made for the uniform. It fit him perfectly, his stance was Marine and he was so proud of what he was doing. I visited his grave site last summer {07} and it is being maintained reverently. He has a commanding view of the Wind River Valley and of heaven. The town of Dubois is proud of this Marine. We are all proud of him. Thanks to all of you for your heart felt love that you are showing him. All of our military deserve better than what the media is giving them. Phil B. MNC USN RET

]]> http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/05/09/951/#comment-11769 TJ Sun, 14 May 2006 13:54:46 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=951#comment-11769 On 10 May 2006 I visited 29 Palms, and ate at the Chance Phelps chow hall. At the entrance is a table set for one--for Chance Phelps and others who have gone before. There's also a very classy memorial display. On 10 May 2006 I visited 29 Palms, and ate at the Chance Phelps chow hall. At the entrance is a table set for one–for Chance Phelps and others who have gone before. There’s also a very classy memorial display.

]]> http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/05/09/951/#comment-11677 Donna Thu, 11 May 2006 03:34:21 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=951#comment-11677 All I can say is "God Bless our troops"! Thanks Cpl M for the moving story of LCpl Chance Phelps! All I can say is “God Bless our troops”! Thanks Cpl M for the moving story of LCpl Chance Phelps!

]]> http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/05/09/951/#comment-11648 Carole Wed, 10 May 2006 01:41:29 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=951#comment-11648 I'm still wiping my eyes so I can't quite decide what to say other than it was a great post. Thank you. I’m still wiping my eyes so I can’t quite decide what to say other than it was a great post. Thank you.

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