Today marks the 75th anniversary of our landing on Iwo Jima

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Just thought it needed a post.
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Not exactly how the great John Basilone was killed but a pretty gripping scene from "The Pacific."
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My dad was there one day after turning 23 years old. When they left Iwo Jima he had a Bronze Star and a promotion to Major.
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February 23, 1945

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Friend - Elmo Ellis - 18 from Austin KIA on Iwo !
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And today is the 75th anniversary of the flag raising.
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In the late 90's, I served in the deacon ministry with an Iwo Jima vet (26th Marines). He told me the story of watching a man spend hours talking a Japanese soldier out of a cave during the latter stage of the battle. When he finally exited the cave with his hands up, another GI who was passing by walked over and shot him. I'll never forget my friend's explanation: "War makes a man do funny things."
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