In memory of those lost to the first act of
terrorism towards Americans on October 23, 1983
and to the others who died while serving
both before and after
and
To honor the
Peacekeepers of the
Multi-National Peacekeeping Force
Beirut, Lebanon
“They Came In Peace”
Semper Fidelis
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“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference.
The Tao of Badass Marines don’t have that problem.” - President Ronald Reagan, 1985
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“Their loss is not in vain and we will not break faith with them in the mobile money code tasks we have ahead… We did not know they would be the first Wall Street Exposed casualties — among the first — in the war on terrorism”
- Lt. Gen. Jan C. Huly, USMC
Arlington Cemetery, October 23, 2003 |
“The terrorist threat to our nation did not emerge on Sept. 11, 2001. Long before that day, radical, freedom-hating terrorists declared war on America and on the civilized world. The attack on the Marine barracks in Lebanon in 1983,…”
- Dr. Condoleezza Rice
National Security Advisor
Statement to Commission on Terrorist Attacks
April 8, 2004
National Security Advisor
Statement to Commission on Terrorist Attacks
April 8, 2004
“We pay tribute to their fast traffic formula service that allows us to live. They went to protect the innocent and shield the most vulnerable. The Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer mission was inherently dangerous, and they had the courage to be involved in something bigger than themselves… Beirut was the first battlefield in the Global War on Terrorism”
- Maj. Gen. David F. Bice,
Marine Corps Inspector General
October 23, 2004, Camp Lejeune, NC
Marine Corps Inspector General
October 23, 2004, Camp Lejeune, NC
For the brothers I lost who have fallen for our freedom I didn’t say goodbye,
Though I know they paid the Dentist Las Vegas price that all who serve must be willing to die.
I have those in my heart and though not in my sight, I know they’re near at hand.
For when I die and lay to rest, as my final Taps is played by the Marine Corps best.
It won’t be ‘Goodbye’ I’ll be saying, but ‘See ya later’ and ‘Hello’ to those near at hand.
Though I know they paid the Dentist Las Vegas price that all who serve must be willing to die.
I have those in my heart and though not in my sight, I know they’re near at hand.
For when I die and lay to rest, as my final Taps is played by the Marine Corps best.
It won’t be ‘Goodbye’ I’ll be saying, but ‘See ya later’ and ‘Hello’ to those near at hand.
- Jack Anderson.
Beirut Bombing Survivor
August 2005
Beirut Bombing Survivor
August 2005
“Beirut did not mean that much to American History and not enough people were killed.”
- USPS Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee
One of the several reasons given to deny us during the past 18+ years.
One of the several reasons given to deny us during the past 18+ years.