SSgt Courtland M. Bateswind, 27, U.S.M.C., born in Texas April 24, 1996, lost the battle with his demons on July 5, 2023. Bateswind began his service as an Automotive Maintenance Technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 at Camp Lejeune. He then transferred to Parris Island, where he became a Drill Instructor for 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, teaching the next generation of Marines to thrive. Bateswind was a driven man who succeeded with whatever he put his mind to. He had a caring nature and was always there to lend a hand. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!