Will Stacey's family found this "in case of
death" letter he wrote:
"My
death did not change the world; it may be tough for you to justify its meaning
at all. But there is a greater meaning to it. Perhaps I did not change the
world. Perhaps there is still injustice in the world. But there will be a child
who will live because men left the security they enjoyed in their home country
to come to his. And this child will learn in the new schools that have been
built. He will walk his streets not worried about whether or not his leader's
henchmen are going to come and kidnap him. He will grow into a fine man who
will pursue every opportunity his heart could desire. He will have the gift of
freedom, which I have enjoyed for so long. If my life buys the safety of a
child who will one day change this world, then I know that it was all worth it.
Semper
Fidelis means always faithful. Always faithful to God, Country and Corps.
Always faithful to the principles and beliefs that guided me into the service.
And on that day in October when I placed my hand on a bible and swore to defend
the constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic,
I meant it."
How absolutely beautiful. God bless and keep this good and noble man. Robert Harkins
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