Corey Nawrocki “spent 20 years with the U.S. Marine Corps, serving multiple tours of duty, finally retiring in 2021. He was a gunnery sergeant at the Marine Barracks Washington and served with the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines B-Co. and the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Blackfoot Co.” Seeing what was going on in Ukraine though, and with eight tours of duty already behind him, he knew he couldn’t just stand around and be a bystander. So he went to Ukraine and volunteered.
Take a moment to watch this video.
Source: North Penn Now
Killed in October while fighting as a volunteer on the side of Ukrainian forces, 1st Sgt. Corey Nawrocki was escorted with reverence from Philadelphia International Airport by Pennsylvania State Police, then handed over to a procession of fire engines, EMS crews, veterans’ groups, and first responders of numerous area public safety agencies.
As the headlights of the solemn motorcade illuminated the darkness of Cannon Avenue and made its way toward Huff & Lakjer, more than 200 neighbors, friends, strangers and family members stood waiting — hearts heavy, eyes full, hands gripping Old Glory — ready to receive their hero one final time.
