SPC. Michael B. Cook Jr.
October 18, 2020
SGT. Louis R. Torres
November 1, 2020
From The Washington Post washingtonpost.com 05/14/05…
…Wesley G. Davids was enthusiastic when he last spoke with his mother from Iraq. It reminded her of the passion he had shown for rowing. “That defined Wesley in the boat and it defined him as a Marine. He wanted the camaraderie, the team spirit, being part of something bigger than he was,” Jody Davids said… Davids rowed with a local crew team and was inspired to join the military following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He decided a couple of weeks prior to his 2003 graduation from high school that he didn’t want to attend college. His mother was surprised by his enthusiasm the last time they talked and asked if he was having a good time. “I’m having a great time,” he replied. “I love the guys I’m serving with. I love what I’m doing. We’re really well-trained. The mission is worth it.” …
