Editorial: FS_FearsTearsAndPride01

David Wrench, center, takes a deep breath at the Portage Recruitment Center as Staff Sgt. Shoji Harris goes over final paperwork and preparations for David's departure into U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego. David is flanked by his father, Tom Wrench, and mother, Jonna Jameson. The 18-year-old graduated early from Plainwell High School in order to leave for boot camp.

David Wrench, center, takes a deep breath at the Portage Recruitment Center as Staff Sgt. Shoji Harris goes over final paperwork and preparations for David's departure into U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego. David is flanked by his father, Tom Wrench, and mother, Jonna Jameson. The 18-year-old graduated early from Plainwell High School in order to leave for boot camp.