Col Wayne Morris Usmc (Ret)
I have just learned of this sad news. The Sergeant Major was my First Sergeant when I commanded a company in 3dBn9thMar on Okinawa in 1975-76. He was my literal STRONG right arm. Altho I am a former SNCO myself, I relied on his strong counsel to keep me on the straight and narrow given my hands-on leadership style. There would be times when he came into my office, secured the hatch, sat down and said, "...Skipper, you had three good ideas today, and this isn't one of them"...! What a fine man and Marine! We followed each others' career progression thru the years. I am proud to call him my Friend! Semper Fidelis,
W. V. Morris
Col USMC (Ret)
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