A few weeks ago Arthur and I visited the National Museum Of The Marine Corps to see the new exhibits that had just opened a week earlier.

Semper Fidelis Chapel at National Museum of the Marine Corps




Since I had never seen the newly built and non- denominational Semper Fidelis Chapel we decided to visit it as well. Its' design is symbolic of field chapels built by Marines during campaigns. My husband started to take my picture when a woman seated at the rear of the chapel asked if we wanted our photo together.




After she snapped the photo we inquired if this was her first visit to the chapel. She told us she is a frequent visitor - she enjoys the peaceul atmosphere where she can sit and reflect on her son's life and service to our country. Sergeant Joshua Frazier was killed in Irag in 2007 a few months before his 25th birthday. Like many, he had volunteered to return to Iraq.

She mentioned how much comfort she has received from the relationship she has with the other Marines who served with her son. In her words, "Marines truly are a Band of Brothers". As we left she asked us to take a look at the rear of her car. We did, returned and received her permission to photograph it and use it in a blog honoring her son's service to America.

Rear window of Mrs Frazier's car



We are confident both Sergeant Frazier and his mother acknowledge the contribution made by men and women of all branches of the armed services since July 4, 1776. However, my former Marine husband and I would be remiss if we didn't shout out a loud

Semper Fi, Sergeant Frazier

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20 Comments on Honoring Sergeant Joshua Frazier On Independence Day

JUL
04
2010
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Good Morning. Thank you so much for posting this today and a wonderful tribute to say the very least. I, as a former Marine am very touched by this.   
7:05am • #1
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 A salute to every marine and every person in service to the country we are all so very proud and so very lucky to be a part of today....and every day.
7:12am • #2
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A true hero. . . very nice of you bringing his history

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July . . .
7:45am • #3
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Karen.....my thoughts and prayers today are with every service man and woman in active duty today and their families.....sometimes we lose sight of the real meaning of this day.
8:03am • #4
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Karen, how appropriate that you honored Sergeant Frazier and his family with this post on the Fourth of July.  We have so much to be thankful for living in this country and may we never lose sight of the sacrifice that so many have given to provide us with our freedoms.
9:33am • #5
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Karen..thanks for sharing and keeping his memory alive. It is because of people like him that we enjoy this 4th. Have a great one..
10:06am • #6
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Very nice!

just wanted to swing by and wish you a "Happy 4th of July"!!!

your friend in Charlottesville
11:43am • #7
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Ellen  Thank you for your service
1:27pm • #8
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Sally and David  The men and women in service keep the promise alive
1:28pm • #9
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Fernando  We enjoyed doing it
1:29pm • #10
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Barbara  Very true - they preserve it for us
1:29pm • #11
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Bruce  It was a chance meeting, but one that really moved us to reflect as well
1:31pm • #12
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Pat  We couldn't do it without men and women like him
1:32pm • #13
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Charles Have a happy and safe Fourth of July - God Bless our country and its' freedoms
1:33pm • #14
JUL
05
2010
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*goosebumps*  Semper Fi Sargeant Frazier!
12:58pm • #15
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Renee  I absolutely agree
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Karen,

I missed this the other day. Thanks for a wonderful remembrance of a fallen hero, Joshua Frazier. He gave all so we can continue to celebrate holidays.

Rich
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Rich  I'm glad you found it - I wish I had gotten his mother's email so I could send her a link
9:25pm • #18
SEP
04
2010
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Karen  We wre both moved by his mother's dedication to his country and the Marine Corps
4:12pm • #19
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07
2010
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Karen Your posts about our local area are all filled with useful information and are proof of your in-depth local expertise. It makes no difference if they are market reports, community profiles or local entertainment sites - they are all well done
4:49pm • #20

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