BBC News - Last US combat brigade exits Iraq
The war is ending. 4,415 US troops lost their lives in Iraq. I wish it was 4,414. I wish it was 0. Rest in peace Sergeant Major Ellis. I will never forget the example he set for excellence. I have never before or since met anyone so dedicated to his work, his Marines, and to the Corps. This man was a leader. He gave his life, both figuratively and literally, to what he believed in. He was also a pretty good guy, who cared about what his Marines thought of him. He was a father who left behind a young daughter. I know his death was not in vain, that his service was not without purpose, but I hope the mission he served becomes a success, that a free, friendly and prosperous Iraq will become a reality and bring honor to his sacrifice.
ELLIS, JOSEPH J
SGTMAJ US MARINE CORPS
DATE OF BIRTH: 09/08/1966
DATE OF DEATH: 02/07/2007
BURIED AT: SECTION 60 SITE 8536
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
