The Lasting Legacy of Semper Fidelis1942-1955unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0018The author, a Marine Corps member, shares his experiences and thoughts on war and combat in a letter to a senator. He reflects on the cost and toll of war, the loss of friends, and the brutal realities of combat. Despite his distaste for war, he expresses pride in his division and the Marine Corps. The author also discusses his struggles with forming attachments to fellow soldiers knowing they may not survive, and his belief in the need for a more peaceful approach to conflict resolution.