Fair winds Cpl Finch

I was saddened to learn Winfield Finch passed away this past week. I am grateful to have been able to properly honor him as part of the rich legacy of the Marine Corps he was. In his final days I would like to imagine he was very happy to have been remembered by his Marine brethren.  During our visit I recall him saying it felt good to be appreciated. From my perspective, it felt good to be a footnote in the life of one of the Old Breed. 

“And When he gets to heaven,

To Saint Peter he will tell;

One more Marine reporting, sir.

I’ve served my time in Hell!” 

Fair winds and following seas Cpl Finch.
America’s SgtMaj