Eric's Heroes: High school friends turned Marines remember fallen comrade

They met at Juanita High School, in Kirkland. It was 2000, they were sophomores.
"He became my best friend really fast," Garrett says.
One day, Nathan told Garrett that he'd spoken to a recruiter. He said, "I think I'm going into the Marines."
KOMO News' Eric Johnson brings a touching story of two high school friends whose bond stays strong many years after Nathan fell in battle.
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[@PracticalPerry]

Isn't friendship grand? God bless you and your buddy Nathan.

[@robinbearden7158]

Wow so sorry he was killed. He will forever be young. Thank you all for your service.

[@lindaparibello5917]

God Bless Nathan and Garret…friends forever❤

[@robinbearden7158]

He will always be with you. Nostter where you go

[@brsu184]

Good friends are hard to find so always remember the ones u have in life and in death ❤

[@okiesailor5417]

The US Military is a brotherhood unlike anything else. Semper Fi from an LST Sailor.

[@jshshh1041]

The good die young. I've lost a lot of good friends at early ages. Just remember that. We'll all meet up one day, Practice on being a good story teller

[@scottregester7143]

Freinds, brothers in arms Marines Sempe Fi 🎉

[@snowyowlz5992]

From a US Army Vietnam-era Veteran 🇺🇸🪖🫡💐💐💐

[@sallybrown3636]

🥺😭💔

[@corinnegreene-ward3239]

Thank you for your service.😎✌❤🤍💙 Devil Dog.

[@joshuaphillips755]

They went live for this