Beyond the Sand
A Marine's Call to Courage, Sacrifice, and Change
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Beyond the Sand
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Jerry Turner
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About this listen
As you prepare to embark on your first deployment, I want to share a reflection of my own experience. It's a journey etched in my memory, and I hope by reading this, it will offer you some insight, clarity, and perhaps even a touch of comfort as you face the unknown.
To the parents of this brave Marine, I know the thoughts of your son or daughter deploying are overwhelming. You may have heard stories, imagined scenarios, and worried endlessly about their safety. I understand your hearts are heavy with concern. I want you to know I've been there too, both as a Marine and as a son. I hope this account of my first Gulf War deployment provides you with a glimpse into the life they will lead in the coming months.
Marine, you are about to embark on a journey that will test your strength, courage, and resilience in ways you cannot yet fully grasp. It's a path filled with challenges and uncertainties, but it's also one that will shape you into the warrior you were meant to be. I hope my words help you form realistic expectations, balance hope and fear, as you serve your country.
For those of you currently separated from your loved ones, my heart goes out to you. The distance can be painful. When you finally reunite, whether in weeks or months, I encourage you to share your experiences. Perhaps my story can be a starting point for those conversations, a way to bridge the gap between Marine and family.
My greatest wish is this account offers you healing, a sense of normalcy and the confidence that others have been where you are and returned. Combat changes us all, but with understanding and support, we find our way back to peace. Remember, your loved ones are standing with you, and making sacrifices for a cause in which they believe. May this bring you closer together and remind you of the incredible strength that resides within the Marine Corps family.
Stay strong, stay safe, and may your journey lead you back home, just as mine did.
Semper Fidelis,
Jerry Turner
Former Sergeant, USMC
P.S. Confronting our own fear is akin to a tactical reconnaissance of the soul. It's in this encounter we uncover our truest self, revealing the strength and resilience that defines our character.
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