Heroic Marines Volunteer To Stand Guard At Local All-Girls High School
SAN DIEGO, CA - Three Marines from Camp Pendleton have made it their mission to keep the local all-girls high school safe from suspicious activity, according to reports released today.
Inspired by a Marine Staff Sergeant who started guarding his children’s elementary school, Corporal Jack Dawn, Lance Corporal Mike Henderson and Private First Class Joseph Klien took a solemn vow to protect schoolgirls at Sacred Cross High.
The three Marines stand guard outside the school all day, watching every girl walk by to ensure their safety. They make sure their boots are unscuffed and their uniforms are creased to show as intimidating a presence as possible.
Most importantly, they maintain constant vigilance, with only a short five to ten minute break every few hours in a porta-potty they brought with them.
Cpl. Dawn instructed his Marines to talk with the girls to promote a better understanding of the student body. “The more we know each other, the more they will trust us and let us protect them,” …
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