How Could I Be More Proud?

The following is the letter of recommendation that was written by the Commanding Officer of my son's company. It speaks for itself:
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From: Commanding Officer, Company D, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion
To: Prospective employer for Jason Eisenmann

Subj: LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR LANCE CORPORAL JASON P. EISENMANN
This letter is submitted to provide insight into the character and abilities of Lance Corporal Eisenmann. As his Company Commander, he is under my daily and direct supervision both in combat and in garrison. In the performance of his duties, he has been exceptional. Lance Corporal Eisenmann is serving as a Scout Squad Leader and Fire-Team Leader for Delta Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Lance Corporal Eisenmann was directly involved in combat operations in the ever-dangerous Al Anbar, Province, Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07.2).

Lance Corporal Eisenmann has served two combat tours in Iraq. This combat tour for Lance Corporal Eisenmann, has been like no other combat tour thus far in his military career. From the onset his company arrival in Iraq, he was immersed directly into the Counter-Insurgency Fight in and around the city of Rawah, Iraq; a city with over 25,000 people. Immediately, Jason was thrust into a role where he interated, lived, trained, and fought with Iraqi Police on a daily basis.

Though his company was attacked over 100 times in 7 months, Lance Corporal Eisenmann had to adjust from his direct fire mode and was able to transition from high intensity conflict mode to winning the "Hearts and Minds" of the local populace in Rawah, Iraq. His, "At First do No Harm and Community Policing Mindset" were instrumental in our company's overall success in training the Iraqi Police Force, which allowed for the city to exercise self-governance for the first time in over 4 years.

Marines take great pride in our mission of national defense and in our people. Those Marines who cannot perform are not afforded the opportunity of further service. Jason Eisenmann was not one of these individuals! Against my urging him to stay, he has chosen to
pursue a civilian career and I am quite sure he will succeed there as much as he has with us. Had he desired, he could have easily climbed upward through the ranks.

In closing, if you are looking for an individual who is passionate, intelligent, and will bring diversity both culturally and professionally, than you've found him! Our loss is your gain.

S.T. Quinlan
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
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If you met my son you would realize that he is a most humble and unassuming person. He has never mentioned any of the above accomplishments or accolades.
Quite a man.
WH