CAMP PENDLETON — A Marine colonel has left his mark on the Corps with an inspirational speech before he retired, telling the assembled Marines that they should always "do their best to honor the Corps' legacy of not locking their knees and passing out" during this speech, sources confirmed today.

"Marines, thank you so much for being here today in this formation," said Col. Steve Weintraub during his speech. "It's been my honor to serve for 32 years and if I can give just one word of advice, please keep standing during the time it takes me to finish this."

As a crowd of well-wishers looked on at Weintraub, surrounded by friends, family, and fellow Marines, he continued to talk about his time in the Corps as the sun beat down on the parade deck.