got there 10 days after the bombing with the 22nd MAU. I will never forget the devastation and loss of life. God Bless all of the Families that lost loved ones over there, and today's Warriors as well. Doc Englund
I was there with E Co 2/6, Weapons Platoon. Was there for the bombing of the US Embassy. We started near the middle of the runway, but moved down to the end near some bombed out buildings where we stayed until relieved.
The restrictive ROE's kept the Marines from defending themselves. I know that hindsight is 20/20 but any 2nd Lieutenant right out of Basic School could have defended those poor men. Some Colonel should have become a "slick sleeve" and allowed no weapon heavier than a potato peeler for the remainder of his career. A few concrete barriers, some sandbags and one squad of riflemen could have prevented this forseeable nightmare. May God Bless Every Marine and Sailor lost to those fanatics...
This jarhead was there both n 83 &4 for many of us this was thew day the war on Terror started and as we say never forget" they came in Peace" I carried a m16 with a 203 under it, sure was scary carring all themrounds on my chest. I and many i know come back all messed up No one can emagin what our boys comeing home will have to deal with not so sure i could or would even want to try. Semper Fi too my foxhole buddies come home safe we all love you and wont forget you ever.
Hey James nice job. Its Whittemore we lived in the same bunker in Beirut at night!!! I remember you well and then we served on a second pump together. Look me up on Facebook at Scott Whittemore and drop me a line brother.
I fell sorrow for those marines..I am Lebanese(Catholic) the christians in lebanon wanted the Marines to stay, but when the Barracks was attacked our leader whom was a disgrace did not say anything. I will never forget that. Thank You
Very nice. Those steel pots and white T-shirts sure take me way back.. lol. Times certainly have changed but the more they do, the more they stay the same.
James (BELUSHI) Roark Echo Co 2/6 1983 Jan -June Oct -Nov 1983 air port,CP76 those sounds were crazy we got off the building CP76 2/8 did not
lueyloki 3 months ago
Those sounds bring back memories, I taped some also but have no idea what I did with those tapes. I think of Beirut everyday.
beirutvet1983 7 months ago in playlist Beirut Veterans
got there 10 days after the bombing with the 22nd MAU. I will never forget the devastation and loss of life. God Bless all of the Families that lost loved ones over there, and today's Warriors as well. Doc Englund
doc3727 8 months ago
sempi fi was there still in love my job 0311 being forced out we are all brothers
TheLandb 9 months ago
I was there with E Co 2/6, Weapons Platoon. Was there for the bombing of the US Embassy. We started near the middle of the runway, but moved down to the end near some bombed out buildings where we stayed until relieved.
Steve5404 9 months ago
I was with Fox Co. 2nd Battion 6th Marrines based at the University before relocating to the Airport.
SuperLiftRick 1 year ago
@SuperLiftRick I was with Fox 2/6 Weapons Platoon
txpeacekeeper83 4 months ago
Semper Fi. Lost a good friend in the attack. HM1 Ron Bates
GrizzlyMike1 1 year ago
The restrictive ROE's kept the Marines from defending themselves. I know that hindsight is 20/20 but any 2nd Lieutenant right out of Basic School could have defended those poor men. Some Colonel should have become a "slick sleeve" and allowed no weapon heavier than a potato peeler for the remainder of his career. A few concrete barriers, some sandbags and one squad of riflemen could have prevented this forseeable nightmare. May God Bless Every Marine and Sailor lost to those fanatics...
randy95023 1 year ago
This jarhead was there both n 83 &4 for many of us this was thew day the war on Terror started and as we say never forget" they came in Peace" I carried a m16 with a 203 under it, sure was scary carring all themrounds on my chest. I and many i know come back all messed up No one can emagin what our boys comeing home will have to deal with not so sure i could or would even want to try. Semper Fi too my foxhole buddies come home safe we all love you and wont forget you ever.
raykegley 1 year ago
@raykegley the Marines have a facebook page Beirut Memorial On Line
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raykegley 6 months ago
semper fi marine, semper fi!
jdetuncq 1 year ago
i know a man who was in Lebanon...he got shot twice
ils33keril 1 year ago
Hey James nice job. Its Whittemore we lived in the same bunker in Beirut at night!!! I remember you well and then we served on a second pump together. Look me up on Facebook at Scott Whittemore and drop me a line brother.
Redstenox 2 years ago
I fell sorrow for those marines..I am Lebanese(Catholic) the christians in lebanon wanted the Marines to stay, but when the Barracks was attacked our leader whom was a disgrace did not say anything. I will never forget that. Thank You
PhoenicanSailor 2 years ago 8
This is AWESOME! Got me crying...Love it
carriew343 2 years ago 2
i was on the southern end of the runwway
i too also have audio of a firefight thanks
also with 22nd mau grenada/beirut
MoJiggity21 2 years ago
So this is what you told me had in the works...i had no idea...What a pleasure to watch and listen...
Termite58 2 years ago
Thanks this is great!!
kxsteve 2 years ago
nice work as always!
stlblair 2 years ago
Very nice. Those steel pots and white T-shirts sure take me way back.. lol. Times certainly have changed but the more they do, the more they stay the same.
hercdriver08 2 years ago
Nice piece of your Unit work!!
LdyHarleyRider 2 years ago