2009 Marine Corps Birthday Message

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway delivers the 234th Marine Corps Birthday message. " Carrying On A Legacy Of Valor "
It honors all Marines past and present. A special tribute to today's Heroes, Cpl Jonathan T. Yale, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines and LCpl Jordan C. Haerter, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. These fine Marines were KIA 22 April, 2008. Their heroic actions that day, saved the lives of over 50 Iraqis and Marines. They were both posthumously presented the Navy Cross for Extraordinary Heroism on February 20th, 2009. The Navy Cross is our nations second highest award for valor in combat. Jonathan was 21 years old, Jordan was 19 years old.

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[mrsmag76]

I love this video. In 16 years of service I have seen the old and the very young yet even now somethings remain the same. That warrior spirit and the renoun respect for the past while heading towards the future. But the one thing I hold dear to my heart....." Am I my brother's keeper" still stands the true test of time. Oorah to the Marines of the past and the Future.... and lets hope this years video is as good as last year......

[Harborwatcher19]

"Am I my Brother's Keeper".....Semper Fidelis. I have witnessed this carried further than the Marine standing to your left or to your right. 1/9 Marines have extended their arms to reach me and keep me strong. Thank you with all my heart. Thank you to the UNITED STATES MARINES.

Jordan's Mom

[ErnstBecker]

I joined the Corps 43 years ago. If given the opportunity today -- I'd do it again.

Semper Fi

[josephhelvey]

God Bless those two Marines, and their families. God Bless all that have served and continue to serve today. For you are my brother, and I am my brothers keeper. Semper Fi

[BrunoLOLS]

I'm a Cadet Corporal, in 2 years I'll be one of the great

[cheeriomartinez]

This one has to be the only video that gave me a really proud feeling during our Marine Corps ball. Everyone in the room even the shitbirds, were proud to be Marines.

[Travis Cole]

Platoon 1092 D Co Parris Island, SSgt Eckman!

[DialgaMarine3]

Why would you get hate mail for that? You're a young American aspiring to join one of the greatest and most prestigious organizations on the planet. You're still young yet, and it'll be a couple of years before a recruiter will talk to you, but here's some advice: Don't be shy or afraid. The recruiters are there to help you get on track to become a Marine. Do your best and demonstrate to them that this is what you want. Push yourself mentally and physically, and you will make it.

[lethrneck4]

First thing id say is to just make sure you in good shape going into boot, especially running...dont worry Bout the DI they terriify all recruits you arent alone, their yelling wont even bother you are a week or so..good luck man, remember stay tough it may seem like helll but youll feel loke superman on graduation day

[lethrneck4]

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[xmike8259x]

now i know im gunna get some hate mail for this but...... im 14 and ive always wanted to be a marine because my father was in the service in the first gulf (airborne para-rescue) my grandfather (marine in vietnam) my greatgrand father (seabee in ww2 in the pacific) and one of my great great uncles or grand fathers i dont know was awarded the MOH so its always been a family thing to be in the service and i want marines....any one have advice for me....my only fear is the DI's so thank you.....

[rdhibbard]

The Corps is one of a kind. The brotherhood that Marines share will never be duplicated by any other group in the world. I am proud to have served in the Corps and with the Marines of 1/9 in Ramadi in 2008. Semper Fi brothers!

[bobebullkilla]

VICTORY STARTS HERE! USA!

[geofftek]

hey all, just one question, whats a corps? Why do you call yourselves a member of a corps. get ingrained, trained and loose your brain (er mind). You don't create freedom and security by holding a gun. please think about it before you fly off the handle and reply with anger. Soldiers soldiers trained to kill, soldiers soldiers loosing their will, soldiers soldiers trained to die, soldiers soldiers trained not to cry. all those corpses, very sad.