California’s War Dead

    Megan M. McClung

    Megan M. McClung, 34

    Marines, Major
    Ramadi, Iraq
    Gender: Female
    She could not simply enter a room. She bounced and bounded in, ready to meet anyone and anything with an optimistic tenacity that intimidated some, but inspired many.
    — Fellow officer, quoted in "A Soldier's Dream" by William Doyle

    McClung was killed when a roadside bomb exploded near her Humvee in Ramadi, west of Baghdad. The public affairs officer, who was escorting reporters in a convoy, was the first female Marine officer to be killed in the war. McClung was born in Hawaii, but grew up in Orange County, Calif. where she attended high school.
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    Three memories of Megan M. McClung

    God bless you and your scarifice for our beliefs. May you always be remembered, We will stand strong for you!!

    — Bill Davison
    October 3, 2011 at 7:02 a.m.
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    Thanks for your service. You look and sound to be a beautiful person gone too soon. RIP

    — Melody
    March 19, 2013 at 1:39 p.m.
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    My heart hurt when I saw your picture.
    I spent 9 years in the military. I know what a hard time you had coming through the ranks.

    In the face of adversity you decided to stay knowing what the price could be.

    And you willingly paid it.

    I know there's sunshine, cool gentle rain, bright vibrant flowers and warm supporting loving people where you are now.

    I hope I'm good enough to follow your footsteps and make it there.

    Take Care.

    — William
    March 23, 2013 at 11:03 p.m.
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