He had to go sign up. There was no stopping him then.

The headstone had just been placed the day before and when I saw the grave and part of it was empty, it was like they killed my son again.

That to me is comforting. That's where I find my comfort.

One of his friends was going home that night and he saw something on the side of the road.

They're known sometimes as a guardian angel to their fellow marines and to watch over and protect them.

It was just a terrible feeling.

And that was his dream and now one thing that makes me proud is that he did live his dream.

Something special for him but also to show the community that this was a marine who was proud to serve his country. And was even willing to give his life.

He knew that was me talking if he heard that.