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KINSTON, N.C. – Marine Corps tradition is a passing of the torch from one generation to the next. Each Marine knows the history of the Corps and the stories of Marines past to heroes of the present – Marines who dedicated their lives to the honor, courage and commitment that have defined the Marine Corps since its founding.
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program visited the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston Feb. 9 to spend time with local veterans, sharing and listening to stories with veterans from all branches and backgrounds.
“I really enjoyed talking with the veterans,” said Richard D. Eidson, an aircraft communications navigation and radar systems technician with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. “It’s a great experience to hear stories from service members from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.”
Even though the veterans no longer wear uniforms, their memories equip them with the gumption to remain true and faithful, according to Eidson.
“I found that a similarity between young and old is the passion to serve, to defend your country because it is the right thing to do,” said Eidson
Walking through the corridors of the facility, the Marines noticed gold pins next to the veterans’ names. The pins identified the veteran’s branch of service with the branches name and emblem embossed on them. The veteran’s home uses the pins to acknowledge and promote the branch of service of its residents and to remind them of their loyal service, according to Adria Williams, the admissions director at the facility.
The medals symbolize the continuing commitment the veterans have with their particular branch of service, said Williams. Visitors, especially current service members, help the veterans recall stories of their service and share the pride of service across generations, according to Williams.
“All of the residences at the facility have a pride of serving their country,” said Williams.
The residents and the facility employees were grateful that the Marines came and dedicated their time to show appreciation for their service. Just knowing that someone appreciates them gives the veterans joy, said Williams.
| Date Taken: | 02.13.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 02.13.2014 11:28 |
| Story ID: | 120574 |
| Location: | KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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