My team, led by M/Sgt Ed "Moose" Kirkpatrick got out of the landing craft and ran up on the sand. We found ourselves pinned down by heavy fire. He bravely rose up to lead us out, and was immediately hit and killed.
Ed is buried in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. It's a picturesque, peaceful place overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
MSgt Edward L. Kirkpatrick.
A brother Marine and my good friend.
RIP "Moose"
RIP "Moose"
Semper Fidelis
