U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Eric Cayson, the first sergeant

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Eric Cayson, the first sergeant of Echo Company 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, renders respects during the playing of the national anthem, at the memorial for three recently fallen Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment: Cpl. Philip Charte and Lance Cpl. Cody Roberts, riflemen with the company; and Lance Cpl. Ross Carver, an assaultman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shawn Coover)