Marines honor fallen comrade, build camaraderie [Image 3 of 3]

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

05.23.2014

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Pfc. Britton C. Stewart clutches a football as he attempts to break through a defender May 23 at the parade deck on Camp Hansen during a flag football game in honor of Sgt. Julian C. Chase and all service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. Chase, fondly remembered as a devoted leader, was killed in action May 28, 2012, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. “A lot of men and women have given everything they had,” said Lt. Col. Josh K. Gelerter. “They leave behind families and friends. What we wanted to do today was not mourn their passing, but to celebrate their lives.” Stewart is a Memphis, Tenn., native and motor vehicle operator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Gelerter is a Damascus, Md., native and the commanding officer of 5th ANGLICO, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released)

• Date Taken: 05.23.2014
• Date Posted: 06.05.2014 04:43
• Photo ID: 1380107
• VIRIN: 140523-M-SD875-003
• Resolution: 2784x1856
• Size: 2.89 MB
• Location: CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP