Marine Corps Body Bearers | The Last To Let You Down
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Published 2016-04-25
*Correction
Other service details also operate as a six-man team, as well as eight-man teams during funerals. The Marine Body Bearers only ever carry out their duties as a six-man team.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tony Nardiello)
All Comments (21)
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My son was laid to rest by these wonderful Marines. I didn't realize the extent of training that these young gentlemen go through to be able to conduct the services that they render. I was never shown as much respect that was awarded to our family throughout the service at Arlington, and I will never forget the face of the Marine that handed me that folded flag. I do not have the words to thank you enough for the service that you preform. My gratitude is endless!
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In 2019 my dad while lying on his death bed "you have cared for me long enough, let my brothers take me the rest of the way" he died that night at VA hospital in Dc. Proud to call myself a daughter of a Marine
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Had no idea the dedication, training and honor of the body bearers.
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Best reason to lift weights I have ever seen. They exude what the Marine Corps instills in their soldiers. Honor, Courage and Commitment. Well done men.
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To be honest, I never put much thought into the men that carry the coffins/ caskets? Honorable job, none the less.
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These dudes are huge
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"The Last To Let You Down!" Good Lord if that motto alone don't choke you up inside! Semper Fi gentlemen Semper Fi!!
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Though he didn't show emotion on his face, his eyes said alot.
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I remember when I was 16 carrying my dad's coffin and just how heavy it was, these guys show extraordinary grace under difficult circumstances. 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
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gotta love the marine corps, everyone does it with 8, we do it with 6, everyone does it waist level, we do it at shoulder level.
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My dad was Corporal when he left the corps. He passed in my presence the funeral was exactly how the video described it. Semper Fidelis
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As a soldier for 25 years in Denmark, I love that the USMC has a dedicated group to lay down their own with an last honor! Good job!
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It's humbling, it hurts, and it's an honor to escort. The Angels above do the final escorting to God. Veteran Marine Nathan Hendricks.
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I'm British and have nothing but respect for these guys
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Respect to the fallen and the men that carry them home.
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Retired Marine here. It's an honor to know that Marines like this will be the ones that put me to rest. Semper Fi Marines.
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rather have my chain of command lower my casket so they can let me down one last time edit: ah shit 3 years later lol was meant as a joke saw it on a meme. also wasn't a shit bag or an over achiever just did what i was told and my own thing and sometimes leadership just doesn't give a fuck but i did it for my boys so not everyone would get fucked lol those of you would know if you were infantry. thanks for the likes lol
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Really great to see these guys featured here. Respect.
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The Few the Proud the Marines.. Love all of them.. Retired USMC wife.. Thank you for serving.. Thank you for my freedom...
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Some Day I'll be carried by these Brothers, Semper Fi.
