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U.S. Marine Stood Guard for 8 Straight Hours Outside Dying Boy’s Hospital Room After He Was Named Honorary Marine.Cody Green was diagnosed with leukemia at just 22 months old. For years he fought the disease while holding onto his admiration for the U.S. Marines.The Marines made him an Honorary Marine. As his condition worsened, Sergeant Mark Dolfini went to Riley Hospital for Children and stood outside Cody’s room in full dress uniform for eight straight hours, keeping watch through the night.Cody passed away the following day.