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Today we commemorate the 102nd 

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anniversary of the battle Belleau Wood 

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and the regiment's participation in the 

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historic campaign across northern 

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France that culminated with the signing 

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of the armistice that ended World War . 

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Shortly after arriving in France in 

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early 1918 the regiment , as part of 

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the fourth Marine Brigade , forever 

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turned the tide of history by halting a 

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rapidly advancing German offensive at 

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Chateau Terry and inflicted a stunning 

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and decisive defeat on German forces 

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defending Belleau Wood . Throughout the 

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summer of 1918 our regiment spearheaded 

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the moves Argonne offensive , winning 

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the historic battles of Swiss on state 

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Mahele and want Mont Ridge 

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fighting . Six Marines continued to 

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wear the French for a shirt today , 

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with Simmons pride and with deep 

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providing respect for their criticism , 

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who earns his either world on the 

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uppermost respect off both allies and 

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their enemies . The regiment's 

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participation in this legendary 

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campaign through that success in battle , 

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it's not a function of how many show up 

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but who they are . Duty , it has often 

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been said , is the most sublime word in 

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the English language . All of these 

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fine men we remember tonight put 

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country before complaint and service 

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before self , not by the empty promise 

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of hollow words , but rather by the 

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stout hearted execution of their deeds 

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and actions . There are simply no words 

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to adequately describe the patriotism , 

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valor and fidelity of these great 

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Americans for our tomorrow they gave 

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their today .