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    The ultimate sacrifice: Texas Marine awarded Silver Star posthumously [Image 2 of 4]

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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place outdoors under an orange and white striped canopy. A Marine officer in dress uniform is shaking hands with a civilian woman while presenting a red certificate folder, likely a commendation or posthumous award presentation. Family members including a man holding an infant are present alongside other uniformed Marines and civilian onlookers.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    03.14.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer 

    1st Marine Division

    Cindy Easterling, the mother of Sgt. Wade Wilson, accepts the Silver Star Medal on behalf of her son from Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the 5th Marine Regiment commanding officer, during an award ceremony here, March 14, 2013. Wilson, a native of Centerville, Texas, was killed on May 11, 2012, while shielding a wounded Marine from enemy fire in Musa Qa'leh district, Helmand province, Afghanistan. With his M9 service pistol in hand, Wilson was shot multiple times while advancing toward the enemy combatant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2013
    Date Posted: 03.14.2013 18:13
    Photo ID: 886903
    VIRIN: 130314-M-XZ121-039
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 2.54 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A group of U.S. Marine Corps personnel are standing at parade rest in olive drab service uniforms during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or formation. One Marine holds a red USMC guidon flag. The setting appears to be an outdoor paved area at a military installation, likely Camp Pendleton or a similar base.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place outdoors under an orange and white striped canopy. A Marine officer in dress uniform is shaking hands with a civilian woman while presenting a red certificate folder, likely a commendation or posthumous award presentation. Family members including a man holding an infant are present alongside other uniformed Marines and civilian onlookers.
    A military ceremony or reception is taking place outdoors under a striped brown and yellow canopy. Uniformed military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines, are greeting and shaking hands with civilians, including a man holding an infant. The setting appears to be a formal military event such as a promotion ceremony, change of command, or awards presentation.
    A woman with dark hair wearing a black blazer over a striped shirt holds a red folder or certificate with a gold seal, suggesting a formal military or civic ceremony. In the background, a uniformed military officer wearing a cover (cap) with visible service ribbons is present, along with a woman holding a camera. The setting appears to be an outdoor event under a tan and yellow canopy or tent.

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