Lieutenant Col. William H. Vivian, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, pays his final respects to Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt of San Antonio Oct. 13, after a memorial service honoring the fallen Marine, who died while conducting combat operations Oct. 6. Vivian spoke during the ceremony, offering kind words for the scout sniper.
“He always showed a real passion for his work and a sincere generosity to his brothers,” said Vivian. “He set an example that lifted others around him to reach a little higher.”
Date Taken: | 10.25.2011 |
Date Posted: | 10.25.2011 03:56 |
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Location: | MUSA QAL’EH DISTRICT CENTER, HELMAND PROVINCE, AF |
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