A Look Back At The Beirut Bombing
10/23/23
The Beirut Bombing and its Impact
- Occurred on October 23rd, 1983
- 241 American servicemen died in the bombing
- Carried out by an Iranian National
- Largest loss of life for the Marine Corps since Iwo Jima in 1945
- Marine Corporal Mott Camera was one of the victims
Alisa Camera's Reaction and Loss
- Alisa Camera's brother, Marine Corporal Mott Camera, was killed in the bombing
- Alisa received the news from home about her brother's death
- The loss of her brother was devastating and life-changing
- Alisa was shocked to learn that her brother was killed by a terrorist bomber
- The loss of her brother motivated her to take action
The Creation of the American Brother Foundation
- Alisa Camera founded the American Brother Foundation
- The foundation is a nonprofit organization
- Its purpose is to provide scholarships to children of military families
- Alisa recognized the need for support in military families
- The foundation honors Marine Corporal Mott Camera's memory
Remembering Marine Corporal Mott Camera
- Alisa Camera carries on her brother's memory
- Marine Corporal Mott Camera served his country with courage and honor
- He sacrificed his life for the freedom of the country he loved
- Alisa wants her brother to be remembered as someone who loved and died for their country
- She emphasizes the importance of remembering his service and dedication
The Documentary and Keeping the Memory Alive
- The American Brother Foundation is producing a documentary
- The documentary focuses on the Marines in Beirut from 1982 to 1984
- Alisa Camera aims to preserve the memory of the Marines' service
- The documentary aims to educate and raise awareness about their experiences
- Keeping the memory alive ensures their sacrifice is not forgotten.