Black History Month: Honoring a marine’s decades of service
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - As Black History Month comes to an end, we highlight another local leader making a positive impact. Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and serves as a logistics supervisor at the marine base.
"It's a great thing! I mean to always live that and to continue to serve and give to the illustrious corps that I love," said retired gunnery sergeant Emmanuel Graham.
He is also a facilitator at Arizona Western College in Yuma.
"I believe in passing it forward and passing it on, and so that's the best part about doing that," said Graham.
When asked for advice to those looking to serve, he encourages the community to mentor the youth and get involved.
"Just because you come from a small town doesn't mean you can can't make a a long lasting, large impact in the world, and so education is it. Stay in school, study, learn. Adults, mentor these young kids because they need that," said Graham.
