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Benjamin J. Palmer, 43
Marines, Lieutenant Colonel
Based:
Cherry Point, N.C.
Supporting:
Operation Enduring Freedom
Died:
May 12, 2011
Helmand province,
Afghanistan
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He enjoyed having fun and laughing with us … I have no doubt his Marines would not hesitate to follow him anywhere.
— Lt. Col. Carl Reynoso, former Marine Corps naval aviator
Palmer was shot and killed May 12 inside an Afghan civil order police compound in Lashkar Gah, the capital of southern Helmand province, on the Pakistani border.
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Four memories of Benjamin J. Palmer
I'd like to give my condolences to Benjamin's family and friends in the Bible the book of Revelation in chapter 21:3,4 it gives us a wonderful hope for the future.
May you rest in peace Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin J. Palmer. Thank you for a life of commitment and leadership to your country. Del Rey Neighborhood, CA
God Bless you and your family. Semper Fi.....
USN(Ret)
Lt. Col. Palmer you're now amongst the Greats, I will say you'll be missed but most importantly you'll be remembered; for your Courage, Commitment and Valor. God Bless and Protect You and your Family. You've done us proud. Now it's time to rest Marine. Give my best to Chesty;
Semper Fi Colonel OOOHRAH!!! GET SOME
L Cpl Benjamin J Delgado III
1st Recon Bn 91-95
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