An American Marine - Geoffrey Morris

Posted By Blackfive

"Where did we find such men? They are typical of this land as the Founding Fathers were typical. We found them in our streets, in the offices, the shops and the working places of our country and on the farms." - President Ronald Reagan, January 25, 1974

Marine Geoffrey Morris was killed in action in Fallujah. Just seven hours after his death, the doorbell to his father's home rang with the arrival of a notification team from Great Lakes Naval Base.

Private First Class Morris was a 19 year old man from suburban Chicago (Gurnee) and was a machine gunner with the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Expeditionary Force.

You need to hear what his father has to say:

Marine killed in Iraq believed in cause, says his dad

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''As I understand it, he was protecting his comrades, doing his duty,'' Morris said. He said three other troops also in the Humvee were not injured. Officials have not released details about Geoffrey Morris' death.

Morris said his son firmly believed in his mission. ''It meant a lot to him to be a defender of his country, but also the defender of the right of the Iraqi people to choose their government and how they want to live,'' he said.

When the two last talked about a week ago, the younger Morris once again told his father about his duty. ''He said, 'As soon as they stop killing each other, stop killing us, we're out of here. But we're not leaving until the job is done.'

''He did not want to die but he said many times and in letters . . . 'If I do die, Dad, I want you to know that I am right with God and everything will be OK.' ''...

Semper Fi, Marine, Semper Fi...

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Comments

[El Jefe]

A true American. Semper Fi indeed.

[Navy Mom]

I am crying as I write this. May God bless and keep him and his family. What a wonderful human being and a wonderful American!

[annika]

God bless him.

[JarheadDad]

See you on the other side PFC Morris. May God Bless You and Your Family!

Keep Heaven's perimeter Jarhead! You are in Great company!

Semper Fidelis!

[rick]

Thanks, Blackfive, for bringing this to me. My (future) son-in-law is in it right now, and the days go by and we don't hear...and then we DO hear he's ok...oh, man.

God Bless all you guys and girls, and thank you. Thank you. I want it over, my kid wants it over - thank you all for staying the course, for doing what needs to be done.

Come home, safely. We love you and miss you.

[Maureen]

God Bless You Geoff thank you for
everything you did for us.

[Lars]

Geoffrey was a fine young man...
he will be missed...
tommorrow I will see he off as he deploys to his final duty station, Heaven...
where he will be welcomed by those that have fought and died for us...
where he will stand guard until our eventual arrival...
Semper Fi

[aunt melissa]

Geoffrey was our HERO and did what he knew was right. He saved many marines that day. Like Geoff we should all want freedom for the Iraqi's and to finish the job we started. Geoff grew to be the wonderful man we all knew was there. Thankyou marines for giving us that Geoff. Yes it was too short but how many more wonderful memories we will have now. Semper Fi

[doug]

Geoffrey - We salute you always, my fine young Marine. I will remember your blood every time I look at the red stripes in our country's flag - the blood of heros. We will meet again on the other side, of that I am sure. Semper Fidelis.

[jennifer morris]

i just came accross this site, thankyou, he is my brother (Geoff morris) and i love him to death and he is truly missed but i am so proud of him words cant even describe. he served our country the best he could, and in spirit he is stil fighting cause he is a kid that never gives up and for that i am proud to say he is my brother. People like him show us the true definition of heroism. i salute to my brother and we will meet again, but in the mean time, watch over me and my family, for you are always in my thoughts and memories of you live forever in my heart! i love you!

[jennifer morris]

i just came accross this site, thankyou, he is my brother (Geoff morris) and i love him to death and he is truly missed but i am so proud of him words cant even describe. he served our country the best he could, and in spirit he is stil fighting cause he is a kid that never gives up and for that i am proud to say he is my brother. People like him show us the true definition of heroism. i salute to you my brother and we will meet again, but in the mean time, watch over me and my family, for you are always in my thoughts and memories of you live forever in my heart! i love you!

[Krystal L.]

Geoff I miss you and will never forget you. Thank you for your everything.

[phil hughes]

From a Bittish vet' of the 91 war. I think the war to-day is so much harder. But we need to be there to stop these animals ruining Iraq and the world. God bless Geoffrey Morris and your family

[Jenny]

I went to school with Geoff and it rips my heart out to know that such a wonderful young man could be taken from us, but he was BRAVE. Bless Geoff's family! He will always be remembered and our hearts! God Bless all of the brave men and women!

[Chad]

I just received the hero bracelet that I ordered to honor those heros that preserve our freedom and the freedom of others. The bracelet that I received has Geoffrey's name on it. I will wear it with pride. Thank you Geoffrey for providing the freedom which we all enjoy. God Bless you and your family.

[Kirk Morris]

Geoff, more than a hero, more than a great son. Your Honor, Courage and Commitment are an inspiration worth heralding and emulation. To give so selflessly, to protect so completely, our pride in your sacrifice is only exceeded by the gratitude for your service to this Country. I always knew I wouldn't have you for a long time, a thought that haunts me to this day, but the depth at which you lived your life is beyond that of most thrice your age. Your strength of character has moved mountains, your silence speaks volumes. Your specialness will always be remembered with fondness.
Always,
Dad