Mystery Marine Revealed
August 16th, 2007
A few days ago J posted this video of a Marine who has obvious, strong feelings about the defense of our country.
When the video was being widely circulated, no one seemed to know the identity of this Marine but now thanks to Blackfive we have a name to put with the face.
Most of you saw this video when we posted it earlier this week, and most of you wrote to say how wonderful it was. It contained many heartfelt sentiments about what being an American and an American fighting man means. The artist was unknown, until now. Ladies and Gentlemen I introduce you to SSGT Lawrence E. Dean II. A reader who may claim her kudos in the comments if she wants to, alerted us that SSgt Dean was the artist and he worked with her husband. She sent along B5 contact info and then let me know we needed to coordinate with the Cherry Point PAO and Mr. Mike Barton was very helpful and facilitated a phone interview w/ SSGT Dean. Here is the coolest thing, the piece is titled And She Called, well She is his Grandma and the piece is his explanation to her of why he would go to war. She inspired the video, but the reference in the video itself is about America calling. WOW! It was great to talk with him and I wish him the best in what could be a second career. Semper Fi!
Let me say thanks to SSGT Dean for reminding us why our military fights for freedom.
Head on over to Blackfive to hear an interview with this Marine which explains his video even further. Congrats and thanks to them for locating SSGT Dean and sharing him with all of us.
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