Posted on Jun 20, 2015
Legendary Marine Raiders attend MARSOC's renaming ceremony. Can you imagine the pride these men felt?
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In a brief formal ceremony at its headquarters here Friday, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command momentarily deactivated its eight subordinate units, reactivating them immediately with new names and new battle colors bearing the Raiders' name.
For Kenneth "Mudhole" Merrill, 91, one of three original World War II Raiders at the ceremony, the new name carries with it the hope of a pedigree that won't die out.
"Today's our day. Our legacy goes on now. This is the greatest thing that ever happened," Merrill said, eyes misting. "And I know that all our dead buddies, our companions, I know that they're jumping for joy. And there's not very many of us left, I know, but this is a great, great moment for us."
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/06/19/return-of-the-raiders-marine-legends-attend-marsoc-renaming-event/29000153/
For Kenneth "Mudhole" Merrill, 91, one of three original World War II Raiders at the ceremony, the new name carries with it the hope of a pedigree that won't die out.
"Today's our day. Our legacy goes on now. This is the greatest thing that ever happened," Merrill said, eyes misting. "And I know that all our dead buddies, our companions, I know that they're jumping for joy. And there's not very many of us left, I know, but this is a great, great moment for us."
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/06/19/return-of-the-raiders-marine-legends-attend-marsoc-renaming-event/29000153/
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SSG Byron Howard Sr
My Dad was in the 2ed Raider BN. And my Son in law's grandfather was in the 4th Raider BN.
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Having seen the dedication and tenacious fighting spirit of 2/7 Marines during my last deployment in 2008, I know for a fact that this change is received with pride and honor.
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