The Burden in My Hand

Embark on a powerful journey of friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds forged in service.

Follow two best friends as they leave New Jersey for Parris Island, bound by a shared dream to become United States Marines. Eight years later, one must return alone to lay the other to rest. Through vivid first-person storytelling, experience the trials of Marine Corps recruit training, life in the Fleet Marine Force, the harrowing events of 9/11, and the invasion of Iraq.

This story offers a raw and intimate look into the minds of Marines-why they serve, how they endure, and the battles they continue to fight long after returning home. It sheds light on the realities of PTSD, the weight carried by veterans, and the impact on families and friends who stand by their side.

You may not laugh. You may not cry. But you will be changed.

So, take a breath, turn the page, and join the ride.