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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Family, friends and fellow service members gathered together at Marston Pavilion here, Jan. 31.
This was not a normal congregation.
Tears, sorrows and mourn filled the room as individuals paid their respects to Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Buscarnera and Pfc. Skyler D. Way, both ammunition technicians with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
“On behalf of all the Marines and sailors in the battalion I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to both the Way and Buscanera families for the loss of their sons,” said Lt. Col. Jesse A. Kemp, an Ardmore, Okla., native and the battalion commander of 2nd Supply Bn. “I want them to know the collective thoughts and prayers of every Marine and sailor in this battalion are behind them always. We will never forget Skyler and Nicholas.”
Buscarnera, 19, a Mastic Beach, N.Y., native and Way, 19, a Gouverneur, N.Y., native were both found dead Jan. 7 as a result of a single vehicle incident that occurred along Catfish Lake Rd., Havelock, N.C.
“We lost a fellow Marine, brother, son, fiancé and most of all a friend,” said a friend with the battalion. “We miss [him] everyday, rest easy.”
Marines and sailors with the battalion hosted a formal memorial ceremony for both Marines.
Friends of the Marines came to the podium to speak about memories formed with Buscarnera and Way. Some stories showed their personality, as well as their commitment to the Corps, friends and loved ones.
“[They] never complained,” said a friend. “[They] always helped us. We were real lucky to have them in our lives.”
Buscarnera and Way started their journey in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. After earning the title United States Marine, they completed Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. then finished Ammunition Technician School at Ft. Lee, Va.
“The loss of Lance Cpl. Buscarnera and Pfc. Way has been devastating,” said Kemp. “In any situation it is a tragic blow to the battalion, Buscarnera and Way were incredibly valued members of their section that worked and provided support to Camp Lejeune and the [II Marine Expeditionary Force].”
| Date Taken: | 02.03.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2014 15:42 |
| Story ID: | 120025 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA, US |
| Hometown: | GOUVERNEUR, NEW YORK, US |
| Hometown: | MASTIC BEACH, NEW YORK, US |
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