Cpl. James E. Morris's Blood

Jim was brought back after a round entered through the floor of the helicopter, caught him in the foot and proceeded up through his leg.  We all ran out to the aircraft as they were taking him off the bird.   Jim spied me and asked if I had my camera and I said yes.  He said, "Get it and take a picture of my blood for me."  Unfortunately I only had B&W film in the camera and I was never able to get the photo to him.  I have no idea to this day why he wanted it but I sure would like to get it to him.  Jim was from Chicago and was an absolute pisser to be around.  Jimmy Simmons, James Morris and I went to J.E.S.T school together in the Philippines.  We had an hour class of flash cards of,  you can eat this, don't eat that.  You can drink this, don't drink that and then we were let go for 6.5 days in Alongopo city. Owwwwwwwwwch!

Submitted by,
       Edward R. "Ed" Knoff, former Sgt. USMC

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