"My son who always said 'I love you'... It's hard, but I will try to live"

Late Corporal Chae Su-geun's Mother Posts Thank You Message on Marine Corps Family Meeting Cafe

The mother of the late Corporal Chae Su-geun, who died in the line of duty while searching for a missing person in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk, expressed her gratitude to the citizens who mourned her son's final journey.

On the 25th, Corporal Chae's mother posted a message titled "Thank You" on the Marine Corps Family Meeting Cafe, revealing her longing for her son.

She wrote, "One day, he suddenly informed us that he had applied to join the Marine Corps, and it was shocking and unbelievable. I told him several times to reconsider and cancel because there was an easier path, asking why he chose such a difficult one."

The burial ceremony for the late Corporal Chae Su-geun is being held on the afternoon of the 22nd at the National Daejeon National Cemetery. Corporal Chae Su-geun passed away after being swept away by a rapid current while searching for a missing person in Naeseongcheon, Yecheon, Gyeongbuk on the 19th.
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She continued, "But when he said that a man should complete the Marine Corps, we respected his wishes. I never thought the graduation ceremony would be the last. My heart still aches, and I regret not seeing him more and having more conversations. Everything feels so regrettable."

The mother shared, "(He) always ended phone calls, whether at school or in the military, by saying 'I love you.' It's hard because I feel like he will open the front door and come in with a big smile." Then she added, "I am grateful to everyone who came from all over the country to pay their respects and share their hearts and strength. It's difficult, but my husband and I will do our best to live for Su-geun's sake."

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