He knew that was me talking if he heard that.
Crystal Merillat
When we drove up to the cemetery that night, it was just like he had been killed all over again.
night cemetery
One of his friends was going home that night and he saw something on the side of the road.
home friends road night side
talking
He had to go sign up. There was no stopping him then.
sign
They're known sometimes as a guardian angel to their fellow marines and to watch over and protect them.
angel protect marines
And that was his dream and now one thing that makes me proud is that he did live his dream.
live dream proud thing
Something special for him but also to show the community that this was a marine who was proud to serve his country. And was even willing to give his life.
community life serve special country proud give
The headstone had just been placed the day before and when I saw the grave and part of it was empty, it was like they killed my son again.
day son grave empty part
That to me is comforting. That's where I find my comfort.
comfort find
It was just a terrible feeling.
feeling terrible
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