If anyone wishes to forego the auction and donate directly, that is awesome! Just edit your post and I'll let this auction ride.
The responses to this low-value item are overwhelming. Steve will hear about this when the dust settles.
We've had dozens of neighboring firefighters and cops covering our town so the duty crews can attend. Steve and Lisa has indicated, it helps the family to know, Nick belongs to all of US as well.
Just learned yesterday, a fellow Marine corporal on detail with X, from Oneida NY, was also killed in the blast. I believe his remains returns home today. Any of you New Yorkers have a link please?
Gotta head out to catch a bus. This is the final day of protocol. Cpl X will be laid to rest this AM at the Nat'l Cemetary in Bourne.
Be safe, Steve
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