A Marine Went on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land to Heal from War. War Found Him Anyway
A Marine's pilgrimage to the Holy Land was disrupted by the sounds of war. Sirens blared at midnight in Jerusalem, jolting the Marine awake in their hotel room. The city-wide alert signaled incoming attacks, a stark contrast to the distant warnings heard days earlier.
The Marine had been in Jerusalem, where they were seen praying at the Western Wall. Photos of the Marine's experience are available, courtesy of Michael Pereira. Further details of the Marine's experience can be found through The War Horse, which has more information on the pilgrimage and the events that unfolded in Jerusalem.
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