My walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Marine LCPL Jonathan W. Grant, Age 23 of Santa Fe, NM.
KIA May 11, 2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom
He was assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Albuquerque, N.M.; attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
He was killed when his amphibious assault vehicle struck an explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq.
He is buried in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. NM.
he U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed the deaths of six Marines in one squad when the troop transporter they were riding in hit a bomb while working as part of Operation Matador in Karabilah.
Grant leaves behind a fiancee, a 5-year-old daughter and 17-month-old son.
We had a great 9.94 Mile walk this morning.
We stopped by the War Memorial Park down town. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero. We had 274 honks. It was amazing.
Marine LCPL Jonathan W. Grant will not be forgotten !
