His Brothers Brought Him Home

...all the way to his native Liberia.

United States Marine Corps casket bearers walk past members of Operation Onward Liberty carrying the remains of Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., during a dignified transfer ceremony at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, on May 15. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photo: Public Domain.

United States Marine Corps Corporal Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., comforts family members of his best friend, Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., during a dignified transfer ceremony at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, on May 15. Tarwoe died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. Wiles was tasked with escorting Tarwoe's remains back to his family in his native Liberia. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Wiles is stationed with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photo: Public Domain.

United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Dick DeBoy, of Salamanca, N.Y., makes final preparations to the casket prior to a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., on May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. DeBoy is a member of Operation Onward Liberty, a U.S. military mentor mission that is building capacity within the Armed Forces of Liberia. DeBoy is deployed from 3rd Intelligence Battalion, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Photo: Public Domain.

A United States military processional follows behind U.S. Marine Corps casket bearers to the gravesite of Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, on May 17. Tarwoe, 25, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photo: Public Domain.

United States Marine Corps personnel fold a flag during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., on May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The casket bearers were all members of Operation Onward Liberty, a U.S. military mentor mission that is building capacity within the Armed Forces of Liberia. Photo: Public Domain.

United States Marine Corps Corporal Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., presents a flag to Famata Kar, mother of fellow U.S. Marine and best friend, Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., at a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, on May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia but immigrated to the United States prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. Wiles was assigned by the Marine Corps to escort Tarwoe's body back to Liberia for burial. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejuene, N.C. Wiles is stationed with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photo: Public Domain.

United States Marine Corps Corporal Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., speaks with friends and family members following a memorial service for fellow Marine and best friend, Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., in Flehla, Liberia, on May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. Wiles was tasked with escorting Tarwoe's body back to Liberia. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Wiles is stationed with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photo: Public Domain.

A.J. Tarwoe, the son of United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., stands guard over his father's casket during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, on May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on April 12. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photo: Public Domain.

Well done, Marines. Thank you for your service and Rest in Peace, LCpl. Tarwoe. May God comfort your family.


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