HE BECAME A MARINE AT 15 YEARS OLD AND DIED AT 16! WE CLEAN HIS HEADSTONE…

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

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[@bootmender]

Thank You for caring. USMC 1967-1972

[@davidforce5617]

I am a retired Marine sir and I thank you for what you did. Semper Fi!

[@MARY-nx1gu]

@davidforce5617 Thank you sir for your very valuable service to our beautiful country.❤

[@allenbuck5589]

Semper fi my brother.

[@luanneschaper8155]

Thank you for your service. I worked for the Veterans Hospital for 20 years. I loved the men.

[@jen8491]

Thank you for your service

[@patkeadle9741]

My father was a Marine and joined at about the same time this fellow did. Semper Fi. He and my mother were married just outside of Parris Island in 1939.

[@gayeyount7948]

Robert and the other Robert are the best. Love the way you two interact. Also the way you treat the graves of veterans with so much respect.....Well any grave but especially the veterans graves.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thank you for cleaning this headstone. Our veterans living or dead should be honored

[@stephenkorab6456]

I love watching both Roberts working together. Not only do they preserve history, they preserve the ideas of caring and respect.

[@HalfPint5811]

As a Marine Myself, Thank You Sir for caring for a fellow Brothers grave marker. God bless You 🇺🇲💪 Semper Fidelis

[@semperfi5861]

🇺🇸 Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@SondraD7676]

Robert, I found a record of "death from disease." From the Marine muster rolls John went from being enlisted to a short stay at Quantico, Virginia, then was sent to Paris Island, South Carolina to the Hospital ward. Also listed is, NDGO 155, NDGO is Navy Department General Order - but I cannot seem to find what 155 would indicate. It would seem that April 29 was correct from the dates on the muster roll it is confusing, but when also looking at the headstone application too. Excellent job on cleaning. It is great to see the two Roberts together again!

[@sherrilee230]

He was only 16 at the time of his death? He must have been a run away.many years ago a lumber supervisor was in the navy at 16 when the war was over the owner of the ship gave him a job here

[@SondraD7676]

​@@sherrilee230 yes. He also may have had no choice in these years and depression years. The census records show "no job," just prior. It seems strange to us now, but that is how life was. Many times lied about ages to enlist to acquire some sort of living.

[@mver191]

From what I can find N. D. G. O. No. 155 seems to be related to absence without leave.

[@SondraD7676]

@@mver191great, thank you. That would be a definite, the document says "155 does not apply."

[@HappierHeadstones]

@@SondraD7676 That is very true!

[@mariemorgan7759]

Thank you for cleaning the headstone of one of our soldiers!💕🙏🇺🇸

[@andrewowens9382]

You would think that the local government keep serving military graves clean its a good job that you do it well done and a big hello to older Robert 👍 👏 Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧

[@celleduffel1533]

I am so pleased to see its getting clean. My husband is a vet of 33 yrs in the Army.

[@RepublicTX]

A product called "Wet and Forget" is also approved for monuments. No bleach, no phosphates, and non-acidic. I've used it for years on my wood fences, driveway & sidewalks, siding and even the composite shingled roof. Best stuff since sliced bread, especially the hose-end bottle that shoots over 30 feet. You really do just wet stuff down and forget it. More isn't better, so you don't have to soak it. Depending on how deep the fungal and bacterial organisms have eaten, you'll see a big difference in a couple of weeks. I'm near the Gulf coast so molds and mildews are a constant battle. One treatment lasts 2 to 3 years. Your mileage may vary depending on weather conditions.

[@HappierHeadstones]

It must be a regional thing, W&F doesn’t do too much where I am at cemeteries...although, yes it is approved. I’m hoping to have better luck with it at my house on such things as you mentioned. I was raised in a coastal area and there is a difference in biological growths there than I have here near the Smokies.

[@gailjohnson2795]

Former Navy great job thank you

[@sabeenahrizvi]

Thank you Pvt Morgan for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace. Thank you for cleaning his gravestone. God bless America

[@darlenegood4101]

I am so impressed and proud of both Roberts for taking care of cemeteries and repairing stones.

[@larrysmith6499]

Again thank you for all you do. You have a heart of gold. The world would be a much better place with more people like you in it. I admire you

[@allenbuck5589]

As a Marine thank you two for the job you do. Thanks from. Sc

[@semperfi5861]

🇺🇸 Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@marycatherinerzetelny]

Gentlemen, thank you for your respect, kindness, and dignity. Exhibit in every sidestep adventures videos! God bless you and your families!😇🕊✝📿🙏 💜

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Hello Robert and ORobert! Thank you for what you do❤️🤗🐝

[@Diwondermum]

God bless you both! You both respect those who have come before us with all you do! Thankyou and May good fortune follow you both wherever you travel!!

[@tinlizzie]

To both Roberts - the "crusty stuff" is probably lichen and it comes in many different colors. Also, if you can't get the stuff out of the inscription itself, you can use a bamboo skewer stick to gently clean out the letters and numbers and the cross at the top. They use D/2 on the buildings in Washington, D.C. too.

[@mygrammieis]

You Are Doing A Awesome and Honorable Cleaning of those who have Passed..Much Respect ✊

[@pinkelefant4ever]

Thank you, Robert for your service and sacrifice.

[@sandraplonka5225]

Bless both Roberts! 🇺🇸

[@daleyounts3426]

Thank you for caring for our veterans

[@lillypad9960]

RIP, Sir. Thank you for your service. Kudos to Robert and Other Robert. Blessings from Michigan.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

John Parriot Morgan, Memory Eternal. Knowing his headstone will be as it was, when it was installed, thanks to Both Roberts.

[@jamesbass9797]

Robert, could you give us more information on Mr. Morgan please? Thanks.

[@Greeley.d]

Y’all are incredible people to want honor the dead by cleaning their headstones especially those who served our country.

[@Teresa65-p2y]

It's good to see you both together again ...

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thank you for this gesture today. God is watching! ❤🙂👍🇺🇸

[@peggyscott66]

Thank you for showing us how to use this. I know of a very dark headstone that needs cleaning.

[@janecarolhogue3140]

Thank you so much for cleaning up the stone. Greatly appreciate you 🙏🏻 👍👍❤️❤️

[@telquad1953]

I used D/2 on a polished black granite headstone for a family killed in a fire back in 1955. First application, wait 30 minutes, scrub with polymer brush. Rinse, then second application, then walk away for a week. Marker literally looks like the day it was installed in 1955. D/2 is expensive but remarkable stuff.

[@shellydehart8217]

I personally like to thank for taking pride in recognizing to our service men n women who served. Thank you Robert n the other Robert. It looks sooo much better. In a few weeks it will look almost like new. ♥️♥️😊👍🌟🌟

[@wheelervette]

Excellent important work young man.

[@ricknelson576]

Great job gentlemen.

[@dianenichols4924]

The cemetery where all my family members are the entire cemetery has water facets all throughout the entire cemetery, it's nice just bring a bucket with us.

[@karenwright9123]

Such a nice thing to do. Thanks always! Love from Ky. ☺💞

[@marylamanna6187]

I love that! Gonna get some for family stones. Love your shows

[@susanmcconnell-sink5443]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for doing this. ♡♡♡

[@jen8491]

Thank you for this, Robert. You have the best videos. I love them.

[@geraldpierini9010]

As a Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam, may I say, Semper Fi.

[@dannyb9140]

Thank you for your service Marine.

[@geraldpierini9010]

@@dannyb9140 You're welcome.

[@semperfi5861]

🇺🇸 Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@mcwatersd]

Nice to see you both together. I am so glad you are expoaining the proper cleaning of a stone. I have seen some damaged from people using harsh chemicals or household cleaners. Great job. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

[@southernmama9362]

Yall Roberts and Dan r great people ❤

[@stanleyhatfield4902]

thank you both for doing this for that young man.

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

That's good work right there. Thank you

[@alanatolstad4824]

I've got old gravestones back in North Dakota waiting for me to get back & spruce them up.

[@susanbellefeuille]

Well done gentlemen!

[@user-randi1987]

How very kind of you Gentlemen to do this

[@patmadix172]

Thanks for taking care of our veterans. And any cemetery you take care of. Hopefully a flag will be placed thank you . I know wet and forget is working on being acceptable

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Thank you for doing this.

[@MillerMeteor74]

D/2 is not a chemical at all. It's a biological solution. From the D/2 website: "A contact time of only 10 to 15 minutes followed by scrubbing with a soft nylon or natural bristle brush will loosen most biological and air pollutant staining."

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yes, you are right.

[@beretta1342000]

great job done. good to see robert back..

[@odditylocker]

Great work! I've been volunteering in cemeteries for over 30 years and love seeing others doing this!!

[@BonnieBanksPeabuttonsMom]

I need to clean my friend's headstone. Its also a military stone. He was a sargeant in the Air Force during Viet Nam war.

[@danielcain-og5gs]

Semper Fi Marine. Rest well.

[@joypalmer7616]

Glad to actually know the name of the removal spray. Cant wait to see the end product..

[@firemanfireman7228]

Nice 👍

[@linda5120]

He was a brave young man. Died to young 😢

[@debrafricano1486]

That D2 is amazing! Thank you for cleaning those up!❤

[@amywright2243]

D/2 is AWESOME.

[@jamesclough2638]

Awesome

[@aanon5716]

too bad we cant find the story on pvt parrot. since it wasnt war time, except protecting the railroad in nicaragua..? did he die in a training accident, did he fall sick...? did his dad sign for him to enlist? was he an orphan? i think his story should be told & remembered.

[@cynthiacronin2794]

I wonder how this young man died?

[@jasonbillings3574]

Hey Robert, you guys should hook up with the historian at lynwood cemetary that repairs graves and headstones. He supper nice guy. I can't remember his name he has big white beard. Historian guy

[@billymcmanus9642]

Can you use this D2 and where can I get it?? On flat ground headstones?? I'd like to use it on my grandparents headstone when I clean the grass that has grown over it?? I seem to be the only person in my family out of everyone who cleans it off and keep it visible 🥺

[@la_old_salt2241]

We're do you find D2 Robert?

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

I bought mine off eBay

[@la_old_salt2241]

@Sidestep Adventures Into History OK, thanks a lot!

[@oldbamadirt2148]

And If You Dont Know How To Do It Dont Do It . Have Some One Do It. You Are Doing Good Boy's.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

That’s right, many stones have also been damaged by people with good intentions

[@brendakrieger7000]

RIP🪦🇺🇸🪖

[@tloco28]

Wouldn't it be easier to bring a gas power washer to the site? Is it not allowed? Just wondering. Obviously not for the stones in brittle condition. Btw I hope you get a nice greeting by those whose gravestones you've improved when your time ultimately comes.

[@kmcquack8989]

It would be funny if D2 was just watered down dish soap water.

[@WHSmith-zk2ox]

I thank you also.... Semper Fi....