That right there, I think that image of seeing over a dozen flag draped caskets on a plane

home, that's I think when the gravity of everything really started to take hold for me.

The flag draped coffin is one of the most enduring symbols of war.

It is a reminder of the cost and also of the responsibility that young men and women take

on as part of their service to their country.

Brandon Mattalis enlisted in the Marine Corps reserves for selfish reasons, but by the time

he had sent 226 Marines and sailors home under the stars and stripes, he truly understood

the weight of remaining always faithful.

He also understood something else.

Sometimes it isn't about you.

Hello, ma'am.

My name is Brandon Mattalis.

I'm the United States Marine and I carry the remains of your son.

Hearing her voice, knowing that was the mom that kissed him goodbye, it really made it

real, definitely.

What is true bravery?

What makes a hero a hero?

Tested by the worries of what's happening at home thousands of miles away and the reality

of what you're facing here and now, when your life is in danger every second and it's

either killed or be killed.

From wondering and in congruity media, this is Anthony Russo and this.

Is war.

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