Good read as well, been thinking about lots of things today after reading it. The author's father was in the same Marine unit my best friend was, 5th Regiment/1st Marines, the most decorated and storied unit in the entire USMC. We worked together at 2 PMCs and took our SigSauer pistol instructors and armorers courses simultaneously, where we met. He was killed almost 9 years ago in about 5 weeks from now, SSgt Brent Clearman.
Anyhow, thanks for the link to this story, brought back some similar feelings as the author for me today.