Johannes and Brenda hanging flag in John's room |
Presenting the flag, at the hospital |
JAMES, JOHANNES AND BRENDA, STANDING THE WATCH AT MISSION HOSPITAL |
JOHNS TRAVELS HAVE BEEN RE-DIRECTED. HE HAS TRAVELED FROM THE BRINK OF DEATH, TO A CHANCE OF A GOOD RECOVERY, AND I'LL BE USING THIS SPACE TO DOCUMENT SOME OF THIS JOURNEY. |
John at Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo Ca., Photo taken Sept. 17. |
Article from Camp Pendleton Scout |
The Corporals Adam Chipps, James Saunders Johannes Markschat John Mancuso This is John, and his re-hab team. CPL Saunders was at the hospital with John almost every day of his time at Mission Hospital, due to the kind intervention of Lt. Col. Andrew Schlaepfer as well as James' uncommon values as a human, and as a Marine. He lives "SEMPER FIDELIS" |
The Batallion Commander Lt. Col. Andrew Schlaepfer Receiving the piece of cake as the oldest Marine from the unit. The Lt. Col. used this experience to help lead his Marines, in areas of growth they may not have otherwise . His wisdom, kindness, compassion, and strength has been and continues to help us through this journey. |
Marines give a hand Big Daddy Mike Swofford, and the ever-present James Saunders help manuever John around the hospital floor on a rare trip from his room. |
