 As the world-watched Marines sweep the Pacific during World War II, few had the privilege of watching them firsthand. Frank de Angelis was one of them. At only 17 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and found himself serving aboard the USS Salem only months later. It was there that he witnessed what it meant to carry the title, United States Marine. Something he's always admired. See, it's different. They're different. People don't understand, but they have to be involved with them and they'll understand. By the looks of his shadow box, he's come a long way since his days as a young sailor. And I just put everything out here because when people come to visit, they want to see everything. What this guy does. And, uh... So... his mind wanders at 83 years old. Okay. But his hands are as steady as ever. I just pulled the box, take one out, ready to go. Production. Frank's mission is to make a shadow box for every family that has lost the Marine in the global war on terror. It's a lofty goal, but Frank's getting there. Box. One. After box. After box. I'm still fussy in my old age. Giving each one the attention it deserves. That one over there. This one here. Frank can tell you a story about any of them, but one in particular stands out in his mind. Because when I saw her picture, it's so young. It's not fair. In a way. But I never forgot that call. That call came from Pam Simon. Her daughter Jennifer was killed in Iraq. I'll cherish it. And, you know. And I just, I just admire him. For his dedication. Words cannot express the gratitude that I felt when I received the shadow box in honor of my daughter, Corporal Jennifer Parcell, US Marine Corps. I miss her. And I'm proud of her. I'm very proud of her. I mean, it was a dreadful task for me, but I can handle it. It didn't stop me from continuing to make shadow boxes. In fact, he's made so many, some 300 by his count, that the Marine Corps took notice, granting him the very title he's respected throughout his many years. I had no dreams or knowledge that were honorary Marines. I never heard of it. All the years with Marines, I never heard it come up. But on this day, he lived it, becoming only the 59th person in the history of the Corps to earn the title Honorary Marine. I think that is like the top. I can't go any higher. I've reached the top. So, like any other Marine, Frank moves forward. Oh, here's the article. I don't have my glasses. Humble about his achievements. There's General Puller. Conscious of his efficiency. I'll never get them all done. And unwavering in his dedication to duty. But I will get a big part done. I'm fortunate that I'm able to do what I do. And I'll continue until I no longer am here. Big Marine, that's pretty damn good. From Lynn Croft, New Jersey, I'm Lance Corporal, A.J. Luger. I was among them. I like that. I thought that was great.