Excellent a 50 word story No Marine Left Behind by RodG      50 Word Flash Fiction Contest Winner

Two miles from the finish line of the Chicago Marathon a runner wearing a Marine t-shirt and a prosthetic leg stumbled and fell. A Marine in uniform bolted from the crowd to help the hapless runner. "Up, Jarhead. I got ya. Oohrah!" Strangers, these brothers-in-arms, finished smiling. Writing Prompt Write a story that is a dribble. That's 50 words. Title not included in count. 50 Word Flash Fiction Contest Winner Recognized Author Notes Marine Motto: Marines are America's expeditionary force in readiness, not just in battle, but every day. We never leave a Marine behind. If you see a fellow Marine who needs help, step up and step in. Jarhead: Initially this was a derogatory term Navy sailors used on Marines. But Marines affectionately call their own that too. Photo is courtesy of Google images. WORD COUNT: 50 exactly. Apple Pages

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