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The steaming heat of the height of summer in Cyprus wraps around us in this human drama, further testing the endurance of these men, women and children who've already been through too much. Under the noon-day sun we watch the imposing hull of the USS Nashville fill the dock, while the refugees cheer and call out from the railings of the deck. After a long line of Marines in desert fatigues files off the ship to make a protective cordon, the people begin to stream off and they just kept coming, and coming, and coming.
For most of them, fear seems to have been replaced by exhaustion, but the worry lines on the faces of the grown-ups are visible, as they try to keep their nerves for the sake of the children. But the Marines are very impressive. Offering a calm, helping hand, and a smile to everyone who needs it, and guiding the young and old down the very steep staircase from the tall ship. At one point, three Marines in a row trot down in lockstep, each carrying a stroller, with the same ease and comfort they normally display with an M-16.
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Our marines should get out of Lebanon. It's just a time bomb waiting to happen. What they have done has been wonderful, but I worry for them and for our country while they are in Lebanon.
Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent Jul 27, 2006 11:45:42 PM)
I just want to say Thank You to the Marines who went to safely evacuate Americans for a terrible situation. We know it was mixed emotions for you. It has been a long time coming for Marines to go back to Beirut. Thanks for being there. God bless
Okla. (Sent Jul 25, 2006 1:44:37 PM)
I really appreciate seeing something "good" on tv news and this was good....those marines were terrific...thank you Brian for reporting this on Monday Night News
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