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SSGT Marvin Leslie Best Veteran

Birth: 23 Jul 1970
USA
Death: 19 Jun 2004 (aged 33)
Al Anbar, Iraq
Burial: Prosser Cemetery

Prosser, Benton County, Washington, USA Add to Map
Plot: inurnment Blk. 53, Row 5, Niche 8
Memorial ID: 9008852 View Source

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Maintained by: Michele Ball
Originally Created by: Betty from OR
Added: Jun 28, 2004
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9008852/marvin_leslie-best: accessed ), memorial page for SSGT Marvin Leslie Best (23 Jul 1970–19 Jun 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9008852, citing Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, Benton County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Michele Ball (contributor 46976543).

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REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Page A3

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This was printed in the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas dated WEd June 23, 2004

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“A photo showing Marine Staff Sgt. Marvin Best in Iraq with a sniper rifle sits on a table at the Prosser home of Doris and Roger Bates. The printout was made from an e-mail Best sent from Iraq.” REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Page A3

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“Flowers surround a formal portrait of Staff Sgt Marvin Best and his wife, Shelly, on a dining room table in the Prosser home of his parents, William & Charlotte Best. Their son was killed over the weekend in an explosion in Iraq.” REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Page A3

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“Shelly Best of Prosser is drawing on the support of family and friends to get through the death of her husband, Staff Sgt. Marvin Best, who was killed when his vehicle struck a land mine in Iraq.” Photo by Paul T Erickson, REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 27 June 2004, Front Page

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“Family members of Staff Sgt. Marvin Best alternate between giddy remembrances and somber reflections Monday afternoon as they recall memories of their family life while growing up in Prosser. Best’s mother, Charlotte, and sister Lornna Nunez, 36, wipe away tears of laughter and sorrow as they reminisce about their son and brother who was killed over the weekend in Iraq. Riley Frazier, 14, listens in on the stories about his uncle.” REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Front Page

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“A pair of running shoes, family photos and a comouflage uniform worn by Staff Sgt. Marvin Best rest on a chair in the Prosser home of Doris and Roger Bates as family and friends gather Monday to mourn the loss of the Marine killed in Iraq by an explosion. Looking at photos, from left, are longtime friend, Chad Smith, 33, of Prosser, cousin T.J. Mains, 27, of Prosser, and his financee Desiree Voss, 25, of Kennewick. Best was known for running in numerous marathons as a way of stay fit for his military service. The Bates’ daughter, Shelly, married Best on April 24, 1999.” Photo by Bob Brawdy; REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Front Page

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“A series of photos showing Best competing in marathons are set out along with other family photos at the Bate’s home.” REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Page A3

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Josh Aman & Doug Merritt, friends of Marvin’s; REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Page A3

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“A sign sits along Wine Country Road in Prosser honoring the late Staff Sgt. Marvin Best. The Prosser Marine was assigned to the 2nd Batalion 7th Marines Unit of the Marine Division in Yakima. The circumstances surrounding his death have yet to be released to the family or the Marines.” Photo by Richard Dickin, REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 22 June 2004, Page A3

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“Community members line Seventh Avenue in Prosser on Tuesday to honor Best. From left, Debbi Whitney, Kimberly Main 16, Penny Main, Ashleigh Main, 12, and Kaylee Main, 9, all of Prosser, watch for the hearse carrying Best’s casket.” Photo by Paul T. Erickson, REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Page A8.

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“Jim Walters of Pasco salutes the hearse carrying Staff Sgt Marvin Best’s casket after the funeral service. Walters served with the Army in Korea from 1952-1953 and wanted to honor Best’s sacrifice for his country.” REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Front Page.

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“Gunnery Sgt. Armando Tavares, a close friend of Best, places a comforting hand on the leg of T.J. Mains after Mains spoke of his own friendship with Best during the funeral service Tuesday.” Photo by Paul T. Erickson, REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Page A8.

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“Best’s sister, Lornna Nunez, left, mother Charlotte Best, father William Best and nephew Riley Frazier listen to remarks during Best’s funeral at Prosser High School.” REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Front Page.

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“Marines prepare Tuesday to salute Shelly Best, left, after presenting her with Staff Sgt. Marvin Best’s posthumous Purple Heart during his funeral service at Prosser High School. Next to the widow are her father, Roger Bates, mother Doris Bates, aunt Ida Mains and sister Allison.” Photo by Paul T. Erickson, REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Page A8.

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“Family, friends and community members stand Tuesday as Marine Staff Sgt. Marvin Best’s casket is brought into the Prosser High School gymnasium for his funeral service. About 1,500 people were in attendance at the service.” Photo by Paul T. Erickson; REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Front Page.

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“Marines fold the flag that covered Best’s casket before the flag was presented to his widow.” Photo by Paul T. Erickson, REF: Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 30 June 2004, Page A8.

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