Marine officer's legacy lives through mind, body, spirit [Image 2 of 5]

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES

11.28.2012

Photo by Sgt. Megan Angel 

Communication Directorate             

Dr. Michael McClung, a Vietnam veteran and former Marine Corps infantry officer, was a guest speaker at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Education Center at The Wall Nov. 28. The Education Center will be a new addition to the National Mall, to connect future generations to the lasting impact, the profound insights, and the individual heroes of the Vietnam War. His daughter, Marine Corps Maj. Megan McClung, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq, Dec. 6, 2006, while serving as the public affairs officer for the Army's 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division. He spoke about the commitments made by American service members, to our country -- to serve at any time, in any location and at any level of sacrifice -- and how their legacy of service must be remembered. Michael and his wife, Dr. Re McClung, have been devoted to carry on their daughter's legacy, which revolved around the three things she lived by: mind, body and spirit.

• Date Taken: 11.28.2012
• Date Posted: 12.05.2012 17:16
• Photo ID: 794584
• VIRIN: 121128-M-QE984-015
• Resolution: 2490x1901
• Size: 2.87 MB
• Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, US
• Hometown: CHERRY POINT, NC, US
• Hometown: COUPEVILLE, WA, US
• Hometown: MISSION VIEJO, CA, US
• Hometown: SAN DIEGO, CA, US
• Hometown: WASHINGTON, DC, US
• Hometown: WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA, US