1 00:00:00,900 --> 00:00:03,873 (crowd murmurs) 2 00:00:03,873 --> 00:00:05,130 - [Soldier] Fall in. 3 00:00:05,130 --> 00:00:07,467 - [Soldier] Attention. 4 00:00:07,467 --> 00:00:09,858 - [Soldier] Parade Rest. 5 00:00:09,858 --> 00:00:10,691 - [Soldier] Fall in. 6 00:00:10,691 --> 00:00:12,821 - [Soldier] Attention. 7 00:00:12,821 --> 00:00:14,821 - [Soldier] Parade Rest. 8 00:00:23,303 --> 00:00:25,553 - [Soldier] Staff, forward. 9 00:00:36,267 --> 00:00:38,160 - [Announcer] Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 10 00:00:38,160 --> 00:00:39,739 On behalf of the planning office 11 00:00:39,739 --> 00:00:41,582 of Wounded Warrior Regiment, 12 00:00:41,582 --> 00:00:43,527 Colonel Lawrence F. Miller. 13 00:00:43,527 --> 00:00:45,380 Welcome to the Change of Command Ceremony 14 00:00:45,380 --> 00:00:48,260 in which Lieutenant Lawrence C. Coleman 15 00:00:48,260 --> 00:00:49,573 will relinquish command 16 00:00:49,573 --> 00:00:52,530 to Lieutenant Colonel Scott O. Meredith. 17 00:00:52,530 --> 00:00:54,707 Today's ceremony is being executed by the officers 18 00:00:54,707 --> 00:00:58,450 and the marines of Wounded Warrior Battalion East. 19 00:00:58,450 --> 00:01:01,120 The commander of troops for today's ceremony 20 00:01:01,120 --> 00:01:03,513 is Major Joshua G. Ellsworth. 21 00:01:05,023 --> 00:01:08,150 Ladies and gentleman, please rise for the invocation 22 00:01:08,150 --> 00:01:11,230 by the commander chaplain Lieutenant Jonathan James, 23 00:01:11,230 --> 00:01:12,203 United States Navy. 24 00:01:19,024 --> 00:01:22,100 - [Lieutenant James] Let us pray. 25 00:01:22,100 --> 00:01:23,580 All mighty God, 26 00:01:23,580 --> 00:01:26,280 we pray this morning for the men and women 27 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:28,023 of the Wounded Warrior Battalion. 28 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:34,120 Unite them as one in a spirit of service and camaraderie. 29 00:01:35,530 --> 00:01:40,410 Sustain them in their good work, encourage them, 30 00:01:40,410 --> 00:01:41,863 and grant them healing. 31 00:01:43,590 --> 00:01:46,393 As we pass the colors in this historic ceremony, 32 00:01:47,460 --> 00:01:49,350 we lift up the two commanders, 33 00:01:49,350 --> 00:01:52,407 one outgoing and one incoming. 34 00:01:53,900 --> 00:01:57,010 Go with Lieutenant Colonel Coleman as he returns 35 00:01:57,010 --> 00:02:00,317 to his family in Virginia and to the regiment. 36 00:02:01,247 --> 00:02:05,690 May the insight that he has gained on the ground here 37 00:02:05,690 --> 00:02:08,750 and the perspective he's gained from the relationships 38 00:02:08,750 --> 00:02:13,750 fostered here better inform the regiment as they offer 39 00:02:13,770 --> 00:02:17,373 the top cover meeting for us to accomplish our mission. 40 00:02:18,850 --> 00:02:23,180 Thank you also for the laughter, levity, and compassion 41 00:02:23,180 --> 00:02:25,523 that he has brought to his daily work. 42 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:30,370 For Lieutenant Colonel Meredith as he assumes command 43 00:02:30,370 --> 00:02:32,293 of this great organization, 44 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,630 endow him with every grace of leadership 45 00:02:35,630 --> 00:02:36,963 that he will need. 46 00:02:37,880 --> 00:02:40,810 Grace him with the wisdom of Solomon, 47 00:02:40,810 --> 00:02:43,260 the enlightenment of the Buddha, 48 00:02:43,260 --> 00:02:45,973 the servant leadership of Jesus. 49 00:02:46,910 --> 00:02:50,223 Watch over him and spanning through the season of command, 50 00:02:51,210 --> 00:02:56,010 grant him and this battalion success in every endeavor 51 00:02:56,010 --> 00:02:58,990 so that our mission might be accomplished 52 00:02:58,990 --> 00:03:01,690 and so that every member of the team might 53 00:03:01,690 --> 00:03:05,940 find satisfaction in the important work they are doing. 54 00:03:05,940 --> 00:03:08,310 In your holy name we pray. 55 00:03:08,310 --> 00:03:09,143 Amen. 56 00:03:12,020 --> 00:03:14,603 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. 57 00:03:16,322 --> 00:03:18,572 - [Soldier] Take your post. 58 00:03:21,029 --> 00:03:23,085 - [Announcer] Present-day parades in the Marine Corps 59 00:03:23,085 --> 00:03:25,650 have their basis in a history of tradition. 60 00:03:25,650 --> 00:03:28,382 The massed formation of troops on one long line 61 00:03:28,382 --> 00:03:31,904 at close interval made possible the maximum firepower 62 00:03:31,904 --> 00:03:35,230 for muzzle-loaded muskets of yester year. 63 00:03:35,230 --> 00:03:39,257 In those early days, the line of battle was just that, 64 00:03:39,257 --> 00:03:41,680 a line of two or three ranks, 65 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:43,527 and looked much like the parade formation 66 00:03:43,527 --> 00:03:45,650 you will see today. 67 00:03:45,650 --> 00:03:48,647 Their attitude forms the line of battle. 68 00:03:48,647 --> 00:03:50,709 The attitude for today's parade 69 00:03:50,709 --> 00:03:54,127 is Captain Jessica P. Chamberlain. 70 00:03:54,127 --> 00:03:56,377 - [Soldier] Call Attention. 71 00:03:57,421 --> 00:04:00,088 (horns playing) 72 00:04:04,069 --> 00:04:06,782 - [Soldier] Parade Attention. 73 00:04:06,782 --> 00:04:09,199 - [Soldier] Parade Attention. 74 00:04:11,566 --> 00:04:15,066 (soldier yelling command) 75 00:04:22,629 --> 00:04:25,046 (band plays) 76 00:04:44,398 --> 00:04:48,291 (soldier yells command) 77 00:04:48,291 --> 00:04:53,291 (soldier yells command) (soldier yells command) 78 00:04:55,910 --> 00:04:57,437 - [Announcer] The companies are even lined 79 00:04:57,437 --> 00:05:00,480 from left to right in order to get them 80 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:03,590 into their exact position for the ceremony. 81 00:05:14,274 --> 00:05:17,578 - [Soldier] Ready, front, cover. 82 00:05:17,578 --> 00:05:20,245 - [Soldier] Ready, front, cover. 83 00:05:25,743 --> 00:05:27,993 - [Soldier] Salute Present. 84 00:05:29,373 --> 00:05:30,790 - [Soldier] Arms. 85 00:05:43,712 --> 00:05:46,712 - [Soldier] Battalion, Order, Front. 86 00:05:58,802 --> 00:06:00,385 - [Soldier] Report. 87 00:06:01,525 --> 00:06:04,442 - [Soldier] Company A, all present. 88 00:06:05,855 --> 00:06:08,688 - [Soldier] Company B, all present 89 00:06:11,397 --> 00:06:13,814 - [Soldier] Sir, all present. 90 00:06:22,292 --> 00:06:24,375 (soldier yells) 91 00:06:24,375 --> 00:06:27,870 - [Soldier] Wounded Warrior Battalion East. 92 00:06:27,870 --> 00:06:32,870 - [Soldier] 21st June 2018. (muffled yells) 93 00:06:33,178 --> 00:06:37,011 (muffled shouting of soldier) 94 00:06:41,359 --> 00:06:44,816 (muffled speech) Lawrence C. Coleman, Lieutenant Colonel, 95 00:06:44,816 --> 00:06:47,983 United States Marine Corps commanding. 96 00:06:54,254 --> 00:06:56,222 - [Soldier] Flank, Staff 97 00:06:56,222 --> 00:06:58,805 - [Soldier] Staff, left, flank. 98 00:07:00,466 --> 00:07:02,133 On the right, march. 99 00:07:13,305 --> 00:07:14,305 Staff, halt. 100 00:07:15,977 --> 00:07:17,560 Staff, right, face. 101 00:07:21,590 --> 00:07:24,210 - [Announcer] Now taking his position in the (murmurs) 102 00:07:24,210 --> 00:07:26,730 is Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence C. Coleman, 103 00:07:26,730 --> 00:07:31,383 Commanding Office, Wounded Warrior Battalion East. 104 00:07:31,383 --> 00:07:34,466 - [Soldier] Battalion, Present, Arms. 105 00:07:36,599 --> 00:07:38,349 Staff, Present, Arms. 106 00:07:45,553 --> 00:07:48,136 - [Soldier] Staff, order, arms. 107 00:07:49,207 --> 00:07:52,124 - [Soldier] Battalion, order, arms. 108 00:08:03,064 --> 00:08:04,348 - [Soldier] Formation, deliver the colors 109 00:08:04,348 --> 00:08:05,920 to the commanding officer. 110 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:07,161 - [Soldier] Aye, sir. 111 00:08:07,161 --> 00:08:08,363 - [Announcer] The change of command ceremony 112 00:08:08,363 --> 00:08:11,350 is a time-honored tradition which proudly receives 113 00:08:11,350 --> 00:08:13,510 to the offices of the reigns of command, 114 00:08:13,510 --> 00:08:16,760 the continuity of the authority of the command. 115 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:18,699 It is found out to be from the several units 116 00:08:18,699 --> 00:08:20,393 of the command. 117 00:08:20,393 --> 00:08:22,900 As traditionally practiced within the Marine Corps, 118 00:08:22,900 --> 00:08:25,060 it is uniquely (murmers) today. 119 00:08:25,060 --> 00:08:28,847 It is a transfer of total responsibility, authority, 120 00:08:28,847 --> 00:08:32,533 and accountability over a unit from one officer to another. 121 00:08:33,450 --> 00:08:36,310 Ladies and gentlemen, please remain seated for the transfer 122 00:08:36,310 --> 00:08:37,143 of the colors. 123 00:08:38,105 --> 00:08:42,915 - [Soldier] Battalion, present, arms. 124 00:08:42,915 --> 00:08:45,940 - [Soldier] Staff, present, arms. 125 00:08:45,940 --> 00:08:49,060 - [Announcer] To Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence C. Coleman 126 00:08:49,060 --> 00:08:54,060 effective 1000 21 of June 2018, you stand relieved 127 00:08:54,394 --> 00:08:56,590 from your command as commanding officer 128 00:08:56,590 --> 00:08:57,927 of Wounded Warrior Battalion East. 129 00:08:57,927 --> 00:09:00,760 Wounded Warrior Regiment by order 130 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:04,880 of General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps. 131 00:09:07,200 --> 00:09:10,820 To Lieutenant Colonel Scott O. Meredith, 132 00:09:10,820 --> 00:09:15,820 effective 1000 21 June 2018, you are assigned 133 00:09:16,190 --> 00:09:18,878 as the duties as the commanding officer 134 00:09:18,878 --> 00:09:22,153 Wounded Warrior Battalion East, Wounded Warrior Regiment 135 00:09:22,153 --> 00:09:25,361 by order of General Robert B. Neller, 136 00:09:25,361 --> 00:09:27,944 Commandant of the Marine Corps. 137 00:09:35,349 --> 00:09:37,932 - [Soldier] Staff, order, arms. 138 00:09:39,150 --> 00:09:42,067 - [Soldier] Battalion, order, arms. 139 00:09:58,433 --> 00:10:01,058 - [Soldier] March on the count. 140 00:10:01,058 --> 00:10:04,019 - [Soldier] Staff, right face. 141 00:10:04,019 --> 00:10:05,186 Forward March. 142 00:10:11,260 --> 00:10:12,843 Staff, about right. 143 00:10:24,194 --> 00:10:27,111 Staff, forward march. - Detail, halt. 144 00:10:32,232 --> 00:10:34,732 - [Soldier] Staff, right face. 145 00:10:40,698 --> 00:10:41,783 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 146 00:10:41,783 --> 00:10:44,458 please rise for the National Anthem. 147 00:10:44,458 --> 00:10:47,458 - [Soldier] Battalion, present arms. 148 00:10:48,746 --> 00:10:50,496 Staff, present, arms. 149 00:10:54,649 --> 00:10:58,399 ("The Star-Spangled Banner") 150 00:12:20,301 --> 00:12:22,511 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentleman, please be seated. 151 00:12:22,511 --> 00:12:25,511 - [Soldier] Battalion, Order, Front. 152 00:12:28,177 --> 00:12:30,094 Battalion, parade rest. 153 00:12:33,540 --> 00:12:35,123 Staff, parade rest. 154 00:12:36,711 --> 00:12:39,338 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, the commanding officer, 155 00:12:39,338 --> 00:12:43,505 Wounded Warrior Regiment, Colonel Lawrence Miller. 156 00:12:48,831 --> 00:12:50,834 - Can ya'll hear me? 157 00:12:50,834 --> 00:12:53,412 Thank you very much for every body coming today. 158 00:12:53,412 --> 00:12:56,750 For the Marines, the Staff, the Color Guard, 159 00:12:56,750 --> 00:12:57,790 thank you very much. 160 00:12:57,790 --> 00:12:59,850 Nice, nice job. 161 00:12:59,850 --> 00:13:03,823 Fellow commanders, retirees, former marines, 162 00:13:05,890 --> 00:13:08,230 and family members, thank you for coming. 163 00:13:08,230 --> 00:13:12,750 To the Coleman family, thank you for the loaning him to me 164 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:16,840 from regional headquarters to Camp Lejeune for four months. 165 00:13:16,840 --> 00:13:20,000 You know they bought a house and moved off base 166 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,360 and everything else, 167 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:22,617 and I really, really appreciate that, 168 00:13:22,617 --> 00:13:24,600 and I really want 'em back now 169 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:26,760 so I can torture 'em some more and decide reason 170 00:13:26,760 --> 00:13:29,160 why I didn't torture 'em with more budget problems, eh? 171 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:30,127 So, I appreciate that. 172 00:13:30,127 --> 00:13:33,703 For the girls, dad's coming home so everything you did wrong 173 00:13:33,703 --> 00:13:35,663 may or may not be filmed at this point, 174 00:13:36,952 --> 00:13:38,994 as always the headquarters is open to hideout 175 00:13:38,994 --> 00:13:42,400 you can go straight behind you to one of the cubes, okay? 176 00:13:42,400 --> 00:13:44,830 Linda, I want to say thank you too for everything 177 00:13:44,830 --> 00:13:48,380 because I know this wasn't quite where we were going, 178 00:13:48,380 --> 00:13:52,436 and you were an integral part of supporting this whole plan. 179 00:13:52,436 --> 00:13:53,269 Thanks very much. 180 00:13:53,269 --> 00:13:54,874 I really appreciate that. 181 00:13:54,874 --> 00:13:56,593 Larry, obviously thanks for everything you've done. 182 00:13:57,750 --> 00:13:59,090 Larry and I have worked together 183 00:13:59,090 --> 00:14:01,825 for probably four years now, easily. 184 00:14:01,825 --> 00:14:04,170 Between the march center, and I deliberately brought him 185 00:14:04,170 --> 00:14:07,860 for to be the XO, for his capabilities and everything else. 186 00:14:07,860 --> 00:14:11,290 And we needed to make a change a few months ago. 187 00:14:11,290 --> 00:14:12,950 He was the only guy that came to mind. 188 00:14:12,950 --> 00:14:15,217 So, when I briefed into (mumbles), 189 00:14:15,217 --> 00:14:16,820 they all agreed immediately. 190 00:14:16,820 --> 00:14:18,040 Wasn't even a question. 191 00:14:18,040 --> 00:14:21,570 So, Larry, you've done phenomenal things around here 192 00:14:21,570 --> 00:14:23,126 while you've been the commanding officer. 193 00:14:23,126 --> 00:14:25,050 I appreciate everything you've done, 194 00:14:25,050 --> 00:14:26,430 and you've gone above and beyond, 195 00:14:26,430 --> 00:14:28,470 so on that I applaud you. 196 00:14:29,465 --> 00:14:31,221 (mumbles) Nelson thank you for putting this on 197 00:14:31,221 --> 00:14:33,148 and for all the work on that. 198 00:14:33,148 --> 00:14:35,913 For the Gen Commanders thanks for coming down on this. 199 00:14:36,830 --> 00:14:40,040 To the Meredith family, welcome aboard. 200 00:14:40,040 --> 00:14:42,450 I've worked with Scott also for the better part 201 00:14:42,450 --> 00:14:44,840 of the last five years in some shape or form. 202 00:14:44,840 --> 00:14:47,690 He entered our array, and when it came the time to look 203 00:14:47,690 --> 00:14:51,360 for a commander, I picked him because he deserved it, 204 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:54,347 he earned it, and he's the right guy for the job. 205 00:14:55,911 --> 00:14:57,831 Welcome down here again. 206 00:14:57,831 --> 00:14:59,452 In fact, he came in June for the first time 207 00:14:59,452 --> 00:15:00,880 I think in... 208 00:15:00,880 --> 00:15:02,470 I know you're getting a house in a couple weeks 209 00:15:02,470 --> 00:15:05,030 so you're not in the hotel, and you can at least 210 00:15:05,030 --> 00:15:07,090 let the kids terrorize something other 211 00:15:07,090 --> 00:15:10,427 than the 29 square feet that you're living in right now. 212 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:13,110 For the family, thank you for coming 213 00:15:13,110 --> 00:15:14,948 from New York and Florida. 214 00:15:14,948 --> 00:15:17,298 I know that it's a fun drive during the summer. 215 00:15:19,072 --> 00:15:20,530 If you're going through South Carolina it's a two-lane 216 00:15:20,530 --> 00:15:22,541 highway for 200 miles that you could kill yourself 217 00:15:22,541 --> 00:15:24,491 by the time you get across the state line. 218 00:15:24,491 --> 00:15:26,067 So, thank you. 219 00:15:26,067 --> 00:15:28,570 And then for staff, 220 00:15:28,570 --> 00:15:32,510 through war p, transition, the company staffs, 221 00:15:32,510 --> 00:15:36,220 all the case managers, and everybody else I have out here, 222 00:15:36,220 --> 00:15:37,053 thanks. 223 00:15:37,053 --> 00:15:38,660 You've done a phenomenal job 224 00:15:38,660 --> 00:15:41,280 in the last 15, 16 months I've been around, 225 00:15:41,280 --> 00:15:43,460 and I appreciate everything you do, 226 00:15:43,460 --> 00:15:45,980 and everything you're going to do here. 227 00:15:45,980 --> 00:15:47,380 A lot of effort's been put into 228 00:15:47,380 --> 00:15:49,120 taking care of marines. 229 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:51,583 I see a lot of things good happening everyday. 230 00:15:52,640 --> 00:15:54,030 Alright. 231 00:15:54,030 --> 00:15:56,420 With that, I will turn this over because it's hot, 232 00:15:56,420 --> 00:15:58,330 and I'm not gonna make this long and anything else. 233 00:15:58,330 --> 00:15:59,753 So, Larry. 234 00:16:05,310 --> 00:16:07,580 - Thanks everyone for coming. 235 00:16:07,580 --> 00:16:09,287 I said I'd have prepared statements, 236 00:16:09,287 --> 00:16:11,900 but anyone that's been here knows that that's a lie. 237 00:16:11,900 --> 00:16:13,900 I never prepare statements. 238 00:16:13,900 --> 00:16:16,980 So, first and foremost, I wanna thank my wife Linda. 239 00:16:16,980 --> 00:16:19,990 Not because I would forget, but because really 240 00:16:19,990 --> 00:16:21,330 that's the most important thing. 241 00:16:21,330 --> 00:16:25,770 The past 25 years this has probably been about 21 years 242 00:16:25,770 --> 00:16:29,120 we've been together, 25 years that I've had conservative. 243 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:31,570 This might have been our hardest deployment. 244 00:16:31,570 --> 00:16:34,073 Involved that being so close. 245 00:16:34,968 --> 00:16:36,415 I think the hardest part is because I've 246 00:16:36,415 --> 00:16:39,500 had such a great time working, 247 00:16:39,500 --> 00:16:42,027 but then having, going, and not having family with me. 248 00:16:42,027 --> 00:16:46,300 I know that as a thing here from experience, the staff, 249 00:16:46,300 --> 00:16:48,550 the marines, the people, the environment 250 00:16:48,550 --> 00:16:53,550 that we had a natural class the same way I've every day 251 00:16:53,557 --> 00:16:57,080 that I've been here has been an absolute joy to work. 252 00:16:58,093 --> 00:16:59,990 I would thank the staff here, 253 00:16:59,990 --> 00:17:02,126 but it would take way too long 254 00:17:02,126 --> 00:17:05,590 because I have yet to encounter anybody 255 00:17:05,590 --> 00:17:08,700 that I wouldn't have to thank for doing something. 256 00:17:08,700 --> 00:17:10,360 I haven't met a single person, 257 00:17:10,360 --> 00:17:15,260 or encountered a single moment working with any of you 258 00:17:15,260 --> 00:17:19,320 that was less than enjoyable, was less than positive, 259 00:17:19,320 --> 00:17:22,663 and was less than focused on helping the marines 260 00:17:22,663 --> 00:17:27,260 that are here, and it's incredible what all of you do. 261 00:17:27,260 --> 00:17:30,510 I thought I had an idea about what happened 262 00:17:30,510 --> 00:17:34,997 coming from Regiment and coming down here, 263 00:17:34,997 --> 00:17:38,020 and the reality is I had no clue. 264 00:17:38,020 --> 00:17:40,323 Yeah, I had a clue, but it wasn't right. 265 00:17:41,345 --> 00:17:42,320 It wasn't correct, 266 00:17:42,320 --> 00:17:44,840 and you were very quick to educate me, 267 00:17:44,840 --> 00:17:48,063 and to make sure that I was getting it right. 268 00:17:50,385 --> 00:17:54,740 You raised it and you trained me, and you've made me 269 00:17:54,740 --> 00:17:59,330 really realize, I know I said it, but you guys reinforced 270 00:17:59,330 --> 00:18:03,482 and now I believe it, that I as Battalion Commander 271 00:18:03,482 --> 00:18:08,425 am, was the least important person in the unit. 272 00:18:08,425 --> 00:18:10,340 You know, that's absolutely correct. 273 00:18:10,340 --> 00:18:11,713 I believe it even more today than when I said it 274 00:18:11,713 --> 00:18:13,880 when I first got here. 275 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:16,950 I am the least important person in this entire unit. 276 00:18:17,910 --> 00:18:21,590 The things you do are astounding, they're amazing, 277 00:18:21,590 --> 00:18:26,210 and it's just the most incredible place I've ever been. 278 00:18:26,210 --> 00:18:29,354 It's been a very short period of time that we've been here, 279 00:18:29,354 --> 00:18:32,433 but you as the staff have done an incredible amount. 280 00:18:33,830 --> 00:18:36,933 Quite honestly, I've done very little. 281 00:18:37,990 --> 00:18:40,430 As a leader, I've provided opportunities. 282 00:18:40,430 --> 00:18:42,520 I have provided support. 283 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:45,340 I have provided time, and to allow you to do 284 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:50,030 what you came here to do, and that's to support the marines. 285 00:18:50,030 --> 00:18:53,923 And as a result, we see smiles, we see happiness, 286 00:18:54,828 --> 00:18:57,050 and we see people enjoying what they're doing, 287 00:18:57,050 --> 00:19:00,477 and that's paid in dividends. 288 00:19:00,477 --> 00:19:02,873 The marines are here to support, getting time, and they've 289 00:19:02,873 --> 00:19:04,140 seen the effort. 290 00:19:04,140 --> 00:19:07,833 And, it's just a joy to see. 291 00:19:09,414 --> 00:19:12,473 For the marines that, for the recovering marines here 292 00:19:13,860 --> 00:19:16,540 those of you who could have given the opportunity 293 00:19:16,540 --> 00:19:18,128 to actually sit down with one of the wounded 294 00:19:18,128 --> 00:19:20,610 and have discussions with you, giving me a chance 295 00:19:20,610 --> 00:19:24,280 to actually interview you personally and help you, 296 00:19:24,280 --> 00:19:27,150 thank you. 297 00:19:27,150 --> 00:19:28,980 We've already talked a bunch of times, 298 00:19:28,980 --> 00:19:32,483 and you have no idea how much that has helped me. 299 00:19:34,841 --> 00:19:37,597 I'm a big believer that, and my wife and I talked about it, 300 00:19:37,597 --> 00:19:42,130 in the Marine Corps, or whatever is in life, there's a plan. 301 00:19:42,130 --> 00:19:44,156 Don't know what the plan is, 302 00:19:44,156 --> 00:19:46,418 don't answers may be to that plan, 303 00:19:46,418 --> 00:19:48,247 but there's a reason for everything, 304 00:19:48,247 --> 00:19:51,361 and there's a reason that I came down here. 305 00:19:51,361 --> 00:19:52,194 I'm still confused. 306 00:19:52,194 --> 00:19:55,150 I don't know for certain yet what the reason was, 307 00:19:55,150 --> 00:19:58,770 for me to help you or for you all to help me, 308 00:19:58,770 --> 00:20:00,433 but it's one of those two. 309 00:20:02,040 --> 00:20:03,712 The way I feel right now, it was probably 310 00:20:03,712 --> 00:20:06,175 for you all to help me. 311 00:20:06,175 --> 00:20:08,175 You know, the main thing, in the mean time, 312 00:20:08,175 --> 00:20:10,598 I will be able to help you too, 313 00:20:10,598 --> 00:20:14,123 but the impact that you all had on me is gonna be, 314 00:20:14,123 --> 00:20:16,470 it's gonna last my entire life. 315 00:20:16,470 --> 00:20:20,247 So, I appreciate everything that y'all have done for me. 316 00:20:20,247 --> 00:20:23,053 So, thank you very much, and now, 317 00:20:24,690 --> 00:20:26,530 I guess it's time for me to go. 318 00:20:26,530 --> 00:20:29,820 I'll go back to regiment, and y'all start hating me here. 319 00:20:29,820 --> 00:20:32,450 You'll be waiting until after we eat to, 320 00:20:32,450 --> 00:20:35,677 for y'all to start hating me being regiment, 321 00:20:35,677 --> 00:20:38,851 and then after that you'll start cursing me again. 322 00:20:38,851 --> 00:20:42,030 You start to cuss about the budget and everything else. 323 00:20:42,030 --> 00:20:44,180 For the organization, the charitable organizations, 324 00:20:44,180 --> 00:20:48,830 the friends, the battalion, thank you. 325 00:20:48,830 --> 00:20:49,800 Thank you very much. 326 00:20:49,800 --> 00:20:51,360 I was able to sit down with some of you. 327 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:54,030 I didn't have enough time to meet with everybody. 328 00:20:54,030 --> 00:20:57,030 Thanks for everything you do to help the marines 329 00:20:57,030 --> 00:20:59,226 and to help the staff. 330 00:20:59,226 --> 00:21:02,500 It's really great to see you coming around. 331 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:05,020 I wish we had more time to invite you to come around 332 00:21:05,020 --> 00:21:08,077 and do more with us and to actually say, 333 00:21:08,077 --> 00:21:10,103 "Don't feel like you always have to bring stuff with you." 334 00:21:10,103 --> 00:21:12,676 Just come around and hang out. 335 00:21:12,676 --> 00:21:13,560 I think the Marines would enjoy would enjoy 336 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:17,595 to have somebody new to play poker with on Tuesday night. 337 00:21:17,595 --> 00:21:19,760 Somebody new to hang out and watch the Super Bowl with, 338 00:21:19,760 --> 00:21:23,950 to have pizza with, and the recs over here in Maxwell Hall. 339 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,210 Don't feel like the only time you can come around 340 00:21:26,210 --> 00:21:28,401 is when you're bringing something for 'em. 341 00:21:28,401 --> 00:21:33,067 You know, if it's fishing with somebody else, somebody new, 342 00:21:33,067 --> 00:21:36,270 and just another face to come around and say hello. 343 00:21:36,270 --> 00:21:37,103 They get tired from looking 344 00:21:37,103 --> 00:21:38,680 at the same old mugs all the time. 345 00:21:39,960 --> 00:21:41,880 Don't feel obligated to bring stuff with you 346 00:21:41,880 --> 00:21:45,120 because sometimes it's just to have somebody new to talk to 347 00:21:45,120 --> 00:21:47,170 and to share a story with. 348 00:21:47,170 --> 00:21:50,463 It's refreshing to have new people come around. 349 00:21:51,731 --> 00:21:53,680 Well, we appreciate everything you do. 350 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,670 Ms. Why-Dow, thanks. 351 00:21:55,670 --> 00:21:56,830 You're part of the family, 352 00:21:56,830 --> 00:21:58,613 and it's, like I said, 353 00:21:59,499 --> 00:22:01,401 the Why-dow name, you know, 354 00:22:01,401 --> 00:22:03,243 we might as well place it outside the building. 355 00:22:04,090 --> 00:22:06,530 It's synonymous with the Battalion. 356 00:22:06,530 --> 00:22:08,360 Thank you for coming. 357 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:09,840 With that, 358 00:22:09,840 --> 00:22:11,261 I'll go and, 359 00:22:11,261 --> 00:22:12,909 I got the mic right in the office, 360 00:22:12,909 --> 00:22:13,918 I'll be gone tonight, 361 00:22:13,918 --> 00:22:15,673 take off the white hat and put on the black hat 362 00:22:15,673 --> 00:22:17,009 when I leave the building, 363 00:22:17,009 --> 00:22:18,831 and then y'all can start cursing me soon 364 00:22:18,831 --> 00:22:20,390 as you take the pictures down. 365 00:22:20,390 --> 00:22:21,928 And then I'm gonna cut the budget. 366 00:22:21,928 --> 00:22:23,819 (laughter) 367 00:22:23,819 --> 00:22:25,233 Alright, thank you very much. 368 00:22:25,233 --> 00:22:27,983 (crowd applauds) 369 00:22:32,580 --> 00:22:33,652 - Good morning everyone. 370 00:22:33,652 --> 00:22:36,740 Welcome to Wounded Warrior Battalion East. 371 00:22:36,740 --> 00:22:40,410 To the Colonels and distinguished guests, the marines here, 372 00:22:40,410 --> 00:22:42,510 thank you for taking your time out of your day 373 00:22:42,510 --> 00:22:45,771 of training marines for battle to come here and join us 374 00:22:45,771 --> 00:22:47,126 for a ceremony. 375 00:22:47,126 --> 00:22:49,494 It means a lot to the marines here 376 00:22:49,494 --> 00:22:51,911 and our distinguished guests. 377 00:22:53,280 --> 00:22:56,260 I was informed by the Sergeant Major Nelson 378 00:22:56,260 --> 00:23:00,420 that I should probably adhere to an old rite of tradition, 379 00:23:00,420 --> 00:23:04,790 that's the tradition of an Irish Wake 380 00:23:04,790 --> 00:23:07,960 where everyone expects everybody to be there 381 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:10,675 but nobody is expected to say very much. 382 00:23:10,675 --> 00:23:15,675 So, I will try to keep my words short and to the point. 383 00:23:16,034 --> 00:23:19,713 First, thank Colonel Miller for this opportunity, 384 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:24,830 this honor, the responsibility I have that you've given me 385 00:23:24,830 --> 00:23:28,193 to lead these marines. 386 00:23:28,193 --> 00:23:32,137 It's a unique responsibility where here the marines 387 00:23:32,137 --> 00:23:33,530 are the mission. 388 00:23:33,530 --> 00:23:36,160 I really appreciate that opportunity. 389 00:23:36,160 --> 00:23:38,150 I'm not sure if I deserve it, sir, 390 00:23:38,150 --> 00:23:40,190 but then I have arthritis too, 391 00:23:40,190 --> 00:23:42,179 and I'm not sure if I deserve that either. 392 00:23:42,179 --> 00:23:43,510 So, we kinda. 393 00:23:43,510 --> 00:23:45,730 We go along with it that way. 394 00:23:45,730 --> 00:23:48,437 Next, I would like to also thank 395 00:23:48,437 --> 00:23:51,321 Lieutenant Colonel Coleman and his family and Linda. 396 00:23:51,321 --> 00:23:54,083 Thank you very much for what you've done. 397 00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:57,594 Lieutenant Colonel Coleman was asked to step 398 00:23:57,594 --> 00:24:01,232 into the breach and he did without hesitation, 399 00:24:01,232 --> 00:24:03,437 and you were always there behind him taking care 400 00:24:03,437 --> 00:24:06,060 of the family as you've always done. 401 00:24:06,060 --> 00:24:08,660 From Michelle and I, we wanted to say thank you very much 402 00:24:08,660 --> 00:24:12,420 for fighting the space and time that we needed 403 00:24:12,420 --> 00:24:15,579 to gather ourselves together so that we could come here 404 00:24:15,579 --> 00:24:17,012 and then we would fill in. 405 00:24:17,012 --> 00:24:19,100 Thank you very much for that. 406 00:24:19,100 --> 00:24:21,570 Also, of course, wanna thank Larry for 407 00:24:21,570 --> 00:24:24,240 what you have done here. 408 00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:28,037 Not only did you come here and sustain what was going on, 409 00:24:28,037 --> 00:24:30,091 but it was through your dedication 410 00:24:30,091 --> 00:24:34,758 and your contributions here that you have improved a lot 411 00:24:34,758 --> 00:24:37,176 of this battalion and provided me 412 00:24:37,176 --> 00:24:39,471 with what I consider a head start, 413 00:24:39,471 --> 00:24:40,973 and I hope that I can continue to keep 414 00:24:40,973 --> 00:24:43,745 that momentum going that you have provided here. 415 00:24:43,745 --> 00:24:48,745 Thank you very much and congratulations on a job well done. 416 00:24:49,112 --> 00:24:52,644 Next, to my family who has come here 417 00:24:52,644 --> 00:24:55,860 from all across the areas of, Colonel Miller had mentioned, 418 00:24:55,860 --> 00:24:58,610 from Virginia, Florida, New York. 419 00:24:58,610 --> 00:25:00,250 Thank you very much. 420 00:25:00,250 --> 00:25:04,900 I would not be here today without you all raising me 421 00:25:04,900 --> 00:25:08,067 and teaching me what it is to be a man, 422 00:25:08,067 --> 00:25:11,127 and so I am very, very grateful for that, 423 00:25:11,127 --> 00:25:14,570 and I look forward from hearing more of your advice 424 00:25:14,570 --> 00:25:16,770 along the next couple of years I'm about to be 425 00:25:16,770 --> 00:25:19,436 a command officer, and I'm sure you're going to provide 426 00:25:19,436 --> 00:25:20,852 that to me as well. 427 00:25:20,852 --> 00:25:25,852 So, I have to also say a special thanks to Jordan Walzer, 428 00:25:26,297 --> 00:25:30,410 Colonel Jim Rice, Karen Walzer who's here and her son Jonah, 429 00:25:30,410 --> 00:25:33,893 thank you very Jeffrey and Karen for being here. 430 00:25:35,495 --> 00:25:37,080 If you have an opportunity sometimes 431 00:25:37,080 --> 00:25:40,780 to be a mentor by superior officers, 432 00:25:40,780 --> 00:25:43,674 and I used that from exactly how you might think I would be, 433 00:25:43,674 --> 00:25:47,030 and I thank you very much, and I hope that you'll allow 434 00:25:47,030 --> 00:25:48,764 me the opportunity to meet now and again 435 00:25:48,764 --> 00:25:51,492 and ask you some questions in the future. 436 00:25:51,492 --> 00:25:54,080 (Mumbles) 437 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:55,563 I appreciate you all being here. 438 00:25:55,563 --> 00:25:57,230 Thank you very much. 439 00:25:58,366 --> 00:26:00,480 I'd like to also have 440 00:26:00,480 --> 00:26:04,030 a special shout-out to my wife Michelle 441 00:26:04,030 --> 00:26:07,690 who, just has Linda has done on many occasions, 442 00:26:07,690 --> 00:26:09,640 Michelle has picked up the tribe 443 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:10,970 and moves it all over the country 444 00:26:10,970 --> 00:26:12,840 while I am just trying to just hang on sometimes 445 00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:16,290 and wrap things up and get used to where we're going next, 446 00:26:16,290 --> 00:26:18,406 and she's done it expertly, 447 00:26:18,406 --> 00:26:22,840 and I thank you so very much for being that rock in my life 448 00:26:22,840 --> 00:26:25,783 that allows me to be a marine. 449 00:26:26,950 --> 00:26:29,443 Michelle is a great wife, 450 00:26:30,320 --> 00:26:33,879 best wife on the planet, I would say. 451 00:26:33,879 --> 00:26:37,270 And she will now attest that she is eternally proud, 452 00:26:37,270 --> 00:26:40,001 thrilled, happy, to be here. 453 00:26:40,001 --> 00:26:41,220 So, thank you very much. 454 00:26:42,380 --> 00:26:44,990 Next, I'd like to address the battalion 455 00:26:44,990 --> 00:26:46,953 very shortly, real quick. 456 00:26:46,953 --> 00:26:48,193 Marines and sailors, 457 00:26:51,474 --> 00:26:53,430 the middle name of a marine is work. 458 00:26:55,410 --> 00:26:59,820 This battalion has a reputation for hard work, 459 00:26:59,820 --> 00:27:02,243 smart work, and success. 460 00:27:03,950 --> 00:27:07,821 I have prepared my entire life 461 00:27:07,821 --> 00:27:10,173 to serve men and women like you, 462 00:27:11,107 --> 00:27:13,510 and I hope that I can serve you 463 00:27:13,510 --> 00:27:17,900 as well as you have served the Marine Corps so far. 464 00:27:17,900 --> 00:27:19,800 Your work is very important. 465 00:27:19,800 --> 00:27:20,960 If you'll just permit me, 466 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:24,188 I discovered a quote just recently 467 00:27:24,188 --> 00:27:25,021 that kind of brings into perspective 468 00:27:26,730 --> 00:27:30,313 how important the work that you do here is. 469 00:27:33,537 --> 00:27:38,537 Sorry, I've kind of grown old and gray (mumbles). 470 00:27:45,481 --> 00:27:48,476 The quote's from the first president of the United States. 471 00:27:48,476 --> 00:27:51,500 It goes something like this. 472 00:27:51,500 --> 00:27:54,920 The willingness with which our young people are likely 473 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:59,490 to serve in any war, no matter how justified, 474 00:27:59,490 --> 00:28:03,210 shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans 475 00:28:03,210 --> 00:28:07,807 of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation. 476 00:28:09,091 --> 00:28:14,091 Marines, this is one of the most important jobs 477 00:28:14,425 --> 00:28:16,118 in the Marine Corps, 478 00:28:16,118 --> 00:28:20,800 and I look forward to accomplishing it with you. 479 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:22,577 Thank you very much. 480 00:28:22,577 --> 00:28:25,840 Ladies and gentleman, thanks again for joining us here. 481 00:28:25,840 --> 00:28:29,400 Safe travels back home, or back to you units where you are, 482 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:32,050 and I look forward to speaking with some of you 483 00:28:32,050 --> 00:28:34,216 at the reception. 484 00:28:34,216 --> 00:28:36,966 (crowd applauds) 485 00:28:43,088 --> 00:28:44,626 - [Announcer] Flowers will now be presented 486 00:28:44,626 --> 00:28:49,312 to Mrs. Linda Coleman, Casey Ann, Elizabeth, Emily, 487 00:28:49,312 --> 00:28:52,020 and Allison and a commemorative gift is 488 00:28:52,020 --> 00:28:54,573 being presented to his son Patrick. 489 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:07,700 Flowers are now being presented 490 00:29:07,700 --> 00:29:10,890 to Lieutenant Colonel Meredith's wife Michelle, 491 00:29:10,890 --> 00:29:13,260 his mother Mrs. Barbara Meredith, 492 00:29:13,260 --> 00:29:16,040 his mother-in-law Mrs. Kathy Butler, 493 00:29:16,040 --> 00:29:18,730 his sister-in-law Mrs. Leslie Meredith, 494 00:29:18,730 --> 00:29:22,500 and Lieutenant Colonel Meredith's daughter Caitlyn. 495 00:29:22,500 --> 00:29:25,095 A small commemorative plaque set is also 496 00:29:25,095 --> 00:29:30,012 being presented to Lieutenant Colonel Meredith's son, Olin. 497 00:29:44,021 --> 00:29:45,854 - [Soldier] Attention. 498 00:29:47,167 --> 00:29:49,917 - [Soldier] Battalion. Attention. 499 00:29:51,608 --> 00:29:53,549 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please rise 500 00:29:53,549 --> 00:29:56,570 for the posting of the colors and remain standing 501 00:29:56,570 --> 00:30:01,237 for the playing of Anchors Aweigh and the Marine's Hymn. 502 00:30:06,546 --> 00:30:08,546 - [Soldier] Present arm. 503 00:30:10,187 --> 00:30:13,937 - [Soldier] Staff (muffled). 504 00:30:16,377 --> 00:30:19,570 - [Soldier] Staff, right face. 505 00:30:19,570 --> 00:30:20,820 Forward, march. 506 00:30:36,210 --> 00:30:38,043 Staff, forward, march. 507 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:45,943 Staff, right, face. 508 00:30:57,493 --> 00:31:00,410 ("Anchors Aweigh") 509 00:32:24,699 --> 00:32:26,958 (soldier yells command) 510 00:32:26,958 --> 00:32:28,708 - [Soldier] Aye, sir. 511 00:32:31,005 --> 00:32:34,338 (soldier yells command) 512 00:32:35,742 --> 00:32:36,875 - [Announcer] Ladies and Gentlemen, 513 00:32:36,875 --> 00:32:38,900 this concludes today's ceremony. 514 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:40,814 On behalf of the commanding officer, 515 00:32:40,814 --> 00:32:43,897 wounded warrior regiment, thank you--