United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., comforts family members of his best friend, Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., during a dignified transfer ceremony at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, May 15. Tarwoe died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan April 12. Wiles was tasked with escorting Tarwoe’s remains back to his family in his native Liberia. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Wiles is stationed with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Date Taken: | 05.15.2012 |
Date Posted: | 05.22.2012 20:39 |
Photo ID: | 585701 |
VIRIN: | 120515-F-QQ777-087 |
Resolution: | 2672x1634 |
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Location: | MONROVIA, LR |
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