Franklin was 21, of Vonore, Tenn.; assigned to 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. He was a kind and generous leader of his battalion and never backed down from a fight or an order and his brother John Watson my friend, and his family have my deepest condolences. John, Franklin, and I always liked to head over to Johns uncles house and have a nice fire, and take the hummer for a spin around the golf course and even though it was a little wrong Franklin liked to hit a few garbage cans and mailboxes now and then or sometimes all the way down the street. I loved him like he was my own brother, I'm making this story for you John, I'm dearly sorry man but he will be remembered by the family, you, me and all his fellow marine friends including Camella Steedley, and Jason McDonald. He will be remembered for his leadership, and bravery. I love you Frankie.