Travis L. Youngblood

Requiem. I made this video as a tribute to my son, Travis L. Youngblood, who died from wounds received from an IED device in Hit, Iraq, on July 21, 2005. May your spirit soar, now and always.

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[DocShawnUC]

HM3 Travis Youngblood was a fellow Corpsman. I met him a few times during our training, and during operations, and respected him greatly as a Corpsman, but also as a man. It wasn't till after we came home, I found out he was not only a warrior, an angel of Marines, but also a husband and father.

You have my greatest sympathy for your families sacrafice on the altar of freedom. We lost 48 Marines and Sailors, and we carry them forever.

HM2 FMF Doc Shawn M Kendrick 3/25 Kilo Company.

[debbi4873]

@DocShawnUC , I also grieve for all those who sacrificed their lives for this country. As I have said many times, Travis keeps good company in Arlington.

[debbi4873]

Should anyone have a negative comment directed to me personally, please send them to me. Let us leave this place as it is, a tribute for Travis.

Thank you.

[debbi4873]

As I should have said a long time ago, this video is dedicated to Travis' Widow and children. May peace find them and hold them forever.

[debbi4873]

There are certain events, important and wonderful events in Travis' life that are not depicted in this video, scenes with his father, his wife, or his daughter, who he never saw (though I choose to believe he has, many times). I have been asked not to publish these images on the internet. And I honor that request.

[dornbrau]

My dear friend, I knew it would be hard to watch this, and it was. I admire your strength to be able to take on such a task. I don't think I could. I hope I never have to. This was beautiful Debbie, truly. Still remembering Travis, Dorn~

[debbi4873]

Thanks Dorn, I haven't forgotten you or your brave young son.

[HoosierDeb444]

What a wonderful tribute to your brave son.  Well done!

[TymexPyres]

Hello Debbie. Don't know if you'll remember me. Iam sure you will. My name is Jeremy. My family bought the house from you in Ivor in '88. I just yesterday was looking at an old school photo from 90, and was thinking of my old friends. Travis was in it, and brought to mind the many times I came over and stayed the night. Even though we were only friends a few years, I don't forget my friends. I was grieved to hear he had passed, but want to say Iam very proud of the life Travis lived. God bless.