COLUMBIA — When Tracy Della Vecchia’s son, Derrick Jensen, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001, she wanted to learn as much as she could about the Marines and what to expect as the parent of one. Unsure of where to turn, she searched the Internet for help and support.
Columbia organization MarineParents.com keeps growing and making a difference
Monday, June 9, 2008 | 6:28 p.m. CDT;
updated 2:01 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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