Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec, who once told reporters in the din of battle his Marines “fought like lions,” was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery May 16. A crowd of more than a thousand gathered at the U.S. Naval Academy’s chapel to honor the fallen warrior.Zembiec was killed in action May 10, 2007. He was 34 years old.
One entry from Kapitulik's journals contained an entry he said came from Col. George Bristol. It read, “Never forget those who were killed. Never let rest those who killed them.”
At times during the battle, Zembiec’s Marines tossed grenades within 20 feet of insurgents.
“My Marines have fought like lions and will continue to do so,” he said following the battle. “Ten million insurgents won’t even begin to fill the boots of one of my men.”
May the Lion of Fallujah rest in peace. Your death shall not be in vain.
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