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Cory Ryan Geurin, 18
Marines, Lance Corporal
Based:
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
July 15, 2003
Hillah,
Iraq
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He grew up after 9/11. He went from a teenager who was worried about who his next date was and wrestling matches to somebody who wanted to do something about the way the world was. And he did.
— Darlene Geurin, mother
His parent gave Geurin permission to enlist at 17. After his death, his parents said the Sept. 11th anniversary grew hard. They wondered if their son would have gone to college had the terrorist attack never happened.
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Four memories of Cory Ryan Geurin
Semper Fi Brother...Semper Fi...
I went to high school with Cory. I was a freshman when he was a senior, and I specifically remember him asking another wrestler at a tournament at west hills to watch his mouth "because there are women and children here." That's when I really realized how much of a leader he was.
I was at Kobey's swapmeet last weekend with my boyfriend and as we walked closer to this car in there, I noticed it had "Marines" in big bold letters. Then I noticed there were names and ranks of people all over it. I started looking, not really expecting (but hoping) to find someone. I overheard in another conversation around the car that it had names of marines (there was a different car for each branch of the service as well as one for local law enforcement) who had passed so far during this war. The conversation continued as I kept looking through the names and then this woman asked if I was looking for a specific name. I told her I was, but I wasn't sure if it would be on there. Sure enough, among many names, there is was: "LANCE CPL. CORY RYAN GEURIN". It was such a wonderful thing to see. I was in such awe that I just stood there looking at it, and then I would start to walk away and look back again. I now have a picture of it on my phone and I although I did not know Cory all that well, his memory sure does live on in many more people touched by him than we will ever know.
Most Lcpl's in third platoon were busy getting yelled at, and not yet sure of what there purpose in the Corps was. Lcpl Geurin quickly showed that he was a leader of men, and established a team leader spot right after we deployed. He never complained, he never asked why, and he was always full of laughs. I am glad I served with him, and I hope he rest's in peace.
To a fellow bretheren that I did not meet until you were gone. I am truly blessed to have met your legacy and your family. Rest in Peace my fellow Marine. You have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Yours Truly,
MSgt Joe Sturdivant (Ret)
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