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In the heart of a long forgotten

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battlefield where the echoes of courage

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still whisper through the winds . We

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gather today to commemorate the 105 th

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anniversary of the battle of Bellwood .

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On this memorial day , we honor those

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brave souls who sacrificed everything

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whose valor is forever woven in the

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tapestry of our history . In the early

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summer of 1918 , amidst the rolling

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hills of northern France , the world

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witnessed a clash between unyielding

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forces . The United States Marine Corps ,

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a symbol of strength and resilience

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stood side by side with their allied

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brothers ready to face an adversary

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that threatened freedom and peace

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as the battle unfolded , a fierce

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determination burned in the hearts of

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these warriors in the face of

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overwhelming odds . They found courage

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within themselves refusing to be

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daunted by the horrors of war . They

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emerged from the shadows , embodying

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the unwavering spirit that defines the

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soul of America through the dense

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undergrowth of Bella wood . They

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pressed forward each step . A testament

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to their unwavering resolve amidst the

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chaos of the battlefield . These heroes

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showed the world the true measure of

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their character with their unwavering

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determination . They became the

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embodiment of hope in a world shrouded

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by darkness . The battle of Bellwood

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became a crucible of resilience where

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ordinary men transformed into

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extraordinary heroes . The stories that

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emerged from those blood soaked

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trenches became legends of bravery and

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selflessness in their unwavering unity .

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They forever marked their names in

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history . That is the spirit of the

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United States Marine to push forward ,

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undaunted by the challenges that lie

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ahead on this hallowed ground . We

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remember those who answered the call to

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defend liberty . The men who fought not

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only for their country but for the

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ideas that make us who we are . They

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showed us that even in the face of

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adversity , hope can prevail

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today as we stand amidst the tranquil

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beauty of this sacred place . Let us

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remember the sacrifices made on this

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field of honor . Let the story serve as

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a beacon of inspiration reminding us of

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the resilience that lies within each of

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us as the sun cast its gentle rays upon

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these hallowed grounds . Let us renew

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our commitment to honor those who gave

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their all May their memory ignite a

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fire within us , compelling us to

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cherish the freedoms we hold dear and

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to strive for a more just and peaceful .

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Let us walk forward , guided by the

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spirit of those who came before us ,

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knowing that their legacy lives on as

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we remember the Battle of Bella Wood .

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May we find solace in the enduring hope

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that springs eternal from the hearts of

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those who stand united in the pursuit

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of a brighter tomorrow . We will never

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forget the sacrifices echo through the

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ages , inspiring us to stand tall , to

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be brave and to always believe that

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together we can overcome any challenge .

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Bella Wood , for all who stood here in

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the name of their country today , we

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honor their valor today and every day

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we remember .