A Hero recognized

Our friends at Blackfive have discussed Marine Corporal D. J. Emery and his family's trials dealing with his injuries. Now he mentions two developments that are heartwarming.

Bellefonte to mark 'D.J. Emery Day'

Bellefonte Mayor Stanley Goldman issued a proclamation at Monday's council meeting declaring April 21 as "D.J. Emery Day" in Bellefonte to honor a native son and U.S. Marine fighting for his life after being wounded in Iraq.

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'Good tears' flow after surprise gift

WINGATE -- Leslie Shivery felt guilty leaving the bedside of her critically wounded husband, Marine Cpl. David "D.J." Emery Jr., to accept an award from Centre County's Marine Corps League -- or so she thought -- on her husband's behalf Friday.
She doesn't regret the trip anymore.
Shivery was stunned Friday when she was taken by limousine to a manufactured home in the Blarney Stone development to find dozens of friends and family waiting for her, along with the Nittany Leathernecks Detachment of the Marine Corps League and several active-duty Marines in full dress uniforms.
She cried when she saw the Marines. She cried even harder when she was told the house in front of her now belongs to her and her husband.

This is a story of community. This is a reminder of what Americans represent. Proof that the motto SEMPER FIDELIS can be the motto of any that support these heroes. Semper Fi!!!