Remembering Travis J. Manion and Brendan A. Looney

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Travis J. Manion and U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Brendan A. Looney were roommates at the U.S. Naval Academy, where they graduated and commissioned in 2004.
Both men were subsequently killed in action - Manion on April 29, 2007, in Anbar Province, Iraq, and Looney on September 21, 2010, in Ayatalah Village, Afghanistan.
On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices made by these two men - who are buried side-by-side in Arlington National Cemetery - and the sacrifices of all those who have given the last full measure of devotion in service to our nation.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aldo Sessarego)

[@soxbearshwks8988]

my high school classmates Elmwood Park ILL................RIP 1Lt. Paul Charles Bertolozzi USMC KIA 8-2-67 Cpl. Richard Clark Abbate USMC KIA 5-18-68 i was 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

To all fallen heroes-our hearts continue to be with your families on this solemn day of remembrance.

[@Mardasee]

I remembered my great uncle Peter who I never met. He died in the Bataan march. Peter is buried in Arlington. I also remembered a woman named Grace who lived across the street from me. Her only child a son died on the Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack. I spoke about Grace one time while with some officers. Later afterwards she was given an expense free travel trip to the Arizona memorial before she passed away.

[@gunrunner35]

Never forget. Semper Fi.

[@jpturner171]

RIP my brothers…. And all who didn’t come home.🙏🏽🙏🏽 ❤️🇺🇸

[@roykiefer7713]

Their tragic deaths are a reminder - in perpetuity - that America’s freedom and opportunity is founded on the sacrifices of our finest young women and men.

[@stagename1031]

But their deaths have absolutely nothing to do with our freedom. It has to do with the selfishness of the rich.

[@albertg8917]

Gone but never forgotten. Thank you ❤🤍💙

[@saltysergeant1620]

Real heroes don't wear capes or play sports. Real heroes stand for those who can't stand up for themselves. Real heroes are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for you. Always Semper Fidelis warriors.

[@kellytabbara8795]

Thank you to these amazing young men for their honorable service to our country 💙🙏♥️

[@Maxi-wp7xd]

Rest in peace Travis and Brendan

[@jansmith2566]

All Marines who are fallen are our heroes yesterday, and now,we will remember them

[@ericflynn4247]

Rest Easy Guys🇺🇸🥃

[@user-bf1me5pz6x]

I did 3 years as a rifleman in the US Army infantry. In 2012 3 guys i knew were killed in Afghanistan. It took along time to really sink in that they were gone. While ur serving things almost dont seem real. Idk if its cause ur young and invincible, or its the training, or a lil of both ? But 12 years later its something i think about often. To these 2 warriors, and all the warriors that served this great nation, I salute you !

[@anlerden4851]

Rest in Peace Dear Young American Marines.🙏

[@bryanhernandez7746]

Brotherhood always comes first

[@luckycardona8320]

This is so sad 😢

[@margaretjackson6516]

Lest We Forget 🌺

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

They looked so alike. Rip the bros, hopefully they are somewhere else experiencing something new.

[@Lavadawg0311]

Rest in Power

[@markbassig1974]

I'll try to continue to remember.

[@bernadettekryeziu625]

🇺🇸🫡 R.I.P… HERO‘S….🇺🇸🫡

[@scottjohnson6173]

Thank you for your service, and may your memory be a blessing!

[@AA-xo9uw]

Read about Manion and Looney in "Brothers Forever: The Enduring Bond between a Marine and a Navy SEAL that Transcended Their Ultimate Sacrifice".

[@MaxThriving]

WOW!

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

The Few the Proud. ❤🇺🇸

[@emeksb4823]

❤❤❤😢😢

[@krisxxxxw]

Forever in our hearts ❤

[@elmalo5851]

Semper Fidelis, Non Sibi Sed Patriae, This We'll Defend, Semper Paratus, Semper Supra and Aim High! Fair Winds and Following Seas Brothers and Sisters In Arms. Always Honor, Never Forget. 🦅🌎⚓️🇺🇸🫡🙏

[@Ladyluck1776]

We will never forget those who fought for our country. Never!

[@nicksaraglou2883]

RIP Brother'sTill Valhalla SEMPER Fi 😢❤

[@SemperFi-rz9ov]

Rest easy brothers

[@user-nt1uh4rb8b]

I know GOD with keep an eye on the families of these guys. REST IN PEACE GUYS. I KNOW YOU ARE IN GOD'S HOUSE. YOU ARE HEROS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

[@derrickclemons2862]

Semper Fidelis

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Swift silent deadly brother Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!

[@danodonnell7218]

Never forget our war fighters!!!

[@mikebrown9521]

We must remember that freedom is not free! I’m proud to say I served my country as a Marine! Thanks to those two young men who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The Bible says no greater love is this that a man lay down his life for a friend!

[@Caveman6531]

Semper Fi

[@youkouncoun6533]

Rest in peace Travis and Brendan