Sgt. Michael J Peterson August 1977- August 1999, USMC

Sergeant Michael J. Peterson of Murray, Utah was born August 30, 1977. He joined the Marine Corps. in June of 1995. He was with Third Battalion, First Marines, India Company. He served as Chief Mechanic at the Company’s boat house. He went on two deployments and recieved an array of medals and awards. He killed himself shortly after a hump with India Company on August 20, 1999 in his home. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, his mother Jean, his father, Timothy, and his brother Brian.

Looking back on the memory of The dance we shared 'neath the stars alone For a moment all the world was right How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye And now I'm glad I didn't know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance Holding you I held everything For a moment wasn't I a king But if I'd only known how the king would fall Hey who's to say you know I might have chanced it all And now I'm glad I didn't know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance Yes my life is better left to chance I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance

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"The Final Inspection" The Marine stood and faced his God Which must always come to pass He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, you Devil-Dog, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?" The Marine squared his shoulders and said, "No Lord, I guess I ain't " "Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint." I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough. But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills just got too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear, And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. And I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here, They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand, I never expected or had too much, But if you don't , I'll understand." There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, Marine You've borne your burdens well, Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in HELL."


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