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Views, people, experiences that I'll remember forever! Hawaii was the greatest thing I've ever done. Seeing Pearl Harbor and participating in the wreath laying ceremony was life changing. I cannot express how much fun I had there . I really want to go back but next time with more time and freedom!

I really want to thank the people who made this trip happen.
Thank you to my aunt daph, grandparents debra and mitch, and my great granny!

Big thanks to my parents for allowing me to go and supporting my Young Marine Career. Thank you momma for never letting me quit!

Mr. Closson thank you for putting up with us young marines and teaching us so much.

Everything was recorded on GoPro Hero 6 Black and my iPhone 8 in 4K.

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Iwo Jima, Japan, the location of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater during WWII. I received the opportunity to travel to Iwo Jima with the Young Marine Program.

As soon as we stepped off the plane I was greeted by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Neller, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Green.

We bussed one mile from the airstrip to the ceremony location. We practiced very quickly before stepping out toward the mountain. We hiked as a group at a very brisk base up the mountain (3 miles). As soon as we got near the top we slowed our pace and tried to take in the experience we were getting. As we summited the top, I was overwhelmed with emotion. It’s actually quite hard to explain what I felt. It was a mixture of joy, sadness, and honor.

Our time at the top was limited because several of us had to return to the ceremony to present wreaths. We had approximately 15 minutes on the top. I spent my time recording and taking pictures. I flew an American flag and tried to absorb the view.

When our time was up a small group embarked down the mountain at an even faster pace than before. The sun was beaming down on us as we rucked toward the ceremony. We made the 3 mile return to the ceremony location with only minutes to spare. Then we presented the wreaths.

After the ceremony, we proceeded to green beach. This is the location I collected from and videoed. I tried to imagine the beach filled with Marines and landing craft struggling to walk.

After our time on the beach we proceeded back to the hangar and to the airplane from there. It was during our flight off Iwo I captured the fly over footage.

I would really appreciate if you shared my video so people can see the island where so many service members sacrificed their lives for our nation.


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