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    Marine, leader, friend remembered during memorial [Image 2 of 2]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform kneels in a posture of mourning or prayer before a battlefield cross memorial. The memorial consists of a rifle with a helmet balanced on the stock, combat boots, and dog tags — the traditional 'Fallen Soldier Battle Cross.' A framed portrait of the deceased service member and what appears to be a Texas state flag are visible in the background.

    FORWARD OPERATING BASE EDINBUROUGH, AFGHANISTAN

    05.18.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik 

    Regional Command Southwest

    First Lt. John D. Black, a platoon commander with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, pays his respect to Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, a squad leader with Weapons Co., May 18. Wilson died while conducting combat operations in Musa Qa’leh District, May 11, when an insurgent opened fire about 25 meters away from Wilson.

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    Date Taken: 05.18.2012
    Date Posted: 05.21.2012 00:47
    Photo ID: 584095
    VIRIN: 120518-O-GN937-356
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 5.76 MB
    Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE EDINBUROUGH, AF
    Web Views: 300
    Downloads: 9

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    Two military personnel in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are kneeling and bowing their heads in what appears to be a memorial ceremony. A combat boot, rifle, and helmet are visible on a surface to the right, consistent with a battlefield cross or fallen soldier tribute. A formation of additional uniformed personnel is visible in the blurred background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform kneels in a posture of mourning or prayer before a battlefield cross memorial. The memorial consists of a rifle with a helmet balanced on the stock, combat boots, and dog tags — the traditional 'Fallen Soldier Battle Cross.' A framed portrait of the deceased service member and what appears to be a Texas state flag are visible in the background.

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