Return to Makin Island iPod Version

True story of the recovery of 19 US Marines Killed in Action on Makin Island in WWII and their return home to Arlington National Cemetery 58 years later. Story: Pat Mendoza. Music arranged by Pat Mendoza Trumpet: Steve Wiest. Singers: the Islanders and Pat Mendoza
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[dysfunctionalveteran]

I Am Sorry for your loss, but trust me, there are many of us out there who will always pay our tributes and give our thanks.

[holmesib]

Thank you for posting this video and all those who helped bring them home. I also would like to thank the people of Makin Island for their honor. My Uncle is one of these Marines (Pfc. Ashley W. Hicks). Semper Fi

[Znate80]

Pfc. Ashley Hicks who was lost at Makin Island is my Uncle. I knew that he was K.I.A but had no idea the story behind it till I started doing some family research. This is such a great video I thank him and every other solider who has died for our freedom. What a great video than you for posting it up.

[showmesomevideos]

I know not much of you (the organization) who have brought this video to YouTube. I know not why a video about those who should be forgotten (such as Kardasians) receives more "views" than those who should NEVER be forgotten. TY for posting this which I will share with my entire address book. More importantly, THANK YOU to all who have served in our Armed Forces as every Man in my family (highest E-9) served before me, so I may enjoy the freedoms for which so many paid the ultimate price.

[RichMullins1]

What a TRIBUTE! The people that posted below tell the story! Thanks to all of you that took the time to say thanks to these Marines and in turn ALL Marines. Semper Fi to ALL Marines!

[thatzrelfuny90]

thank u for posting this video pvt Carlyle O. Larson is my great uncle i was only 10 or 11 when i went to arlington for the funeral that was held for all of these brave men.

[Steve81650]

This is what Honor and Respect is !!! OORAH

[mlovmo]

So...these Marines died in the August 1942 raid? I know that LATER, in November 1943 the Army attacked the island, defeating the Japanese there, taking 3 Japanese and 101 Koreans prisoner. The Army also lost men at Makin, too. Were there any Army casualties in this 1999 repatriation of remains?

[Bobemakk]

God bless them and may they be remembered forever.

[HectorSiegel]

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[holmesib]

Hello Pat, Hope you are well. Just wanted to thank you again on this Memorial Day. Thank You Pfc. Ashley Warren Hicks (Uncle Ashley). All Gave Some, Some Gave All! God Bless The USA